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Workshop: Stewardship of Creation - Integrating Sustainability into Faith Communities
Date and Time
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Location
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be emailed to those who register on the day of the event.
Description
This workshop will explore how members of a congregation can start a green team and build a durable sustainability initiative within their faith community. Inspired by stories of projects undertaken by people of faith from diverse traditions and regions, we will learn about best practices for becoming stewards of creation. Our conversation will examine kinds of projects that are well-suited to houses of worship, and practices that help sustain the individuals who volunteer their time and talent on green teams.
Facilitator: Dr. Cybelle Shattuck
Cybelle Shattuck teaches at Western Michigan University, where she has a joint position in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Comparative Religion. Her book, Faith, Hope, and Sustainability: The Greening of US Faith Communities (to be published in June 2021 by SUNY) describes the experiences of 15 congregations that made earth care a significant part of their ministry work. Cybelle worked with Michigan Interfaith Power and Light to develop Stewards of Hope workshops that facilitate congregational efforts to form green teams and put faith into action to care for the environment. She is also a founding member of Hope for Creation, a grassroots coalition for people of faith in the Kalamazoo area who support climate action in their congregations and the wider community.
Contact
Kaufman Interfaith Institute
(616) 331-5702
[email protected]