From Lightbulbs to Vessels, Arks and Wells: A Workshop for Responding to the Climate Crisis

“If a significant breakthrough is to be achieved, if the securitization and corporatization of climate change is to be prevented, then already-existing communities and mass organizations will have to be in the forefront of the struggle. And of such organizations, those with religious affiliations possess the ability to mobilize people in far greater numbers than any others… If religious groupings around the world can join hands with popular movements, they may well be able to provide the momentum that is needed for the world to move forward …  – Amitav Ghosh, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable

Are you stuck at the “let’s change all the lightbulbs” stage of engagement? Do you have a sense there’s so much more that you can – and should! – do in service to our climate change predicament? Then this workshop – focused on the resources that are inherent in our spiritual traditions, just waiting to be tapped – is for you. We will explore what comes next after the lightbulbs are changed, reuseable coffee cups donated, and recycled copier paper purchased!  We’ll spend the afternoon exploring these questions together, break bread over a shared meal with some facilitated conversation, and finish with a ritual of strengthening our commitment to this work.

All are welcome to this action-oriented workshop, particularly those who are members of any denominational Green Team or Creation Care Committee in a faith community.

Click Here to learn more about and register for the COMBO full day Eco Spirituality program by also participating in a Forest Bathing Workshop on the beautiful grounds of Cranaleith from 12:30 – 2:30 pm and enjoy a discounted rate of $68 for both programs!