Seattle Pacific University
and the Center for Worship present

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