Greening the Church:
Stewardship as an Act of Worship
Thursday, May 1, 2008 -- FREE
Come explore
- Why people of faith should care for creation.
- How to promote respect and compassion for all creation.
- How congregations are natural places for care to grow and flow.
- Ecological theology, the rich metaphor of green in Scripture.
- Weaving creation awareness throughout congregational life.
Guest speakers
- Rev. Fritz and Vivienne Hull, founders/co-directors, Whidbey Institute
Together, the Hulls have devoted 20 years to studying the new forms of relationship to God in the context of emerging ecological knowledge.
- LeeAnne Beres, executive director, Earth Ministry
Beres has 17 years experience in the Seattle environmental community, a master's degree in marine fisheries management, and is active on her church's Green Congregation Committee.
- Jessie Dye, program/outreach director, Earth Ministry
An attorney and mediator, Dye is a regional leader in environmental advocacy on behalf of people of faith.
- Panel of local lay leaders
This event is free of charge, but space is limited and registration required. For more information, please RSVP or call us at 206-281-2966. |
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fine Arts Center, First Free Methodist Church
(adjacent to campus)
FREE admission -- lunch provided
Guest speakers
  Rev. Fritz and Vivienne Hull
LeeAnne Beres
Jessie Dye
RSVP
Space is limited
RSVP by Thursday, April 24, 2008. Please include your church affiliation and the full names of everyone who will attend with you.

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