Perspectives: Caring for God's Creation

170 Seminary Street,Berea OH 44017-0000

22 April, 2023

Description

“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.” – Psalm 24:1aPerspectives: Caring for God’s Creation is an event designed to inform you, your church, and your community how to respond to our current climate realities. Experts and local organizers will share their perspectives offering insight on how we can live into a more ecologically equitable and sustainable world for all. The whole Earth is God’s good creation and we have been granted stewardship of it. We, as people of faith, have responsibility for how God’s creation is used – and need to accept our role in how it has been abused. It’s time to rise and meet our stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect. Keynote speaker: Dr. Tim Van Meter, associate professor and coordinator of Ecological Initiatives, at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Afternoon Speakers: Rev. Dr. Bob and Anita Dygert-Gearheart, EarthKeepers and authors of Wake Up World: A Curriculum on the Climate Crisis For Faith and Community Groups. Scripture Theme: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it” – Psalm 24:1a Select one of these breakout sessions when you register: Climate and Hunger – Rev. Nick Bates, executive director, Hunger Network in OhioClimate and Racism – Bishop Marcia Dinkins, executive director, Ohioans for Sustainable ChangeClimate and Refugees – Patrick Kearns, executive director, Refugee ResponseEcotheology 101 – Dr. Tim Van Meter, associate professor, Methodist Theological School in OhioIntergenerational Climate Care – Rev. Crystal Paul-Watson, author, Harmony Creation Care CurriculumUnited Methodist EarthKeepers – Barb Dawson and Claire Jencson, East Ohio Conference EarthKeepers$10 registration fee includes lunch. Childcare available by request.