The Environmental Working Group provides networking and resource support as your parish plans to make creation and the environment part of your worship, education and life. If you are interested in getting involved with the Environmental Working Group, contact the chair, the Rev. Stephen Drakeford, at stephen@saintmatts.ca.
Together in Faith: Working for Action on Climate Change May 12
On May 12, the Diocese’s Environmental Working Group and The Green Awakening Network/Greening Sacred Spaces are sponsoring a meeting with Kirsty Duncan, MP for Etobicoke North, Liberal Party Environment Critic, and a member of the All Party Climate Change Caucus. She will discuss how faith communities can help bring about real, responsible action on climate. For more information, see the Facebook event page.
Workshop explores creation texts and Gospel narratives
Is the Bible actually green, or are we just making it that way? What does the Biblical text actually say about God’s creative activity and human participation? Did Jesus have anything to say about creation? Explore these questions, and others, in a five-week course offered by the Rev. Stephen Drakeford, chair of the Diocese’s Environmental Working Group. For more information, download the flyer; to book the course for your parish, contact Mr. Drakeford at spdrakeford@gmail.com.
Workshop series explores David Suzuki films
The Sacred Balance is an educational series based on the David Suzuki television presentation, The Sacred Balance. There are three program options suitable for adults and youth: a four-evening discussion group, which shows the four films in their entirety; a six-evening in-depth discussion group that shows clips from the films and may provide a bible-study component; and a one-day workshop that includes in-depth discussion, a bible-study component, as well as opportunities for meditation and creativity (also includes a program for younger children). For more information, download the flyer or contact Ann Bone at kabone@rogers.com or 905-274-4467.
Workshop strengthens prayers of the people
The Rev. Canon John Hill offers a workshop for people who lead intercessions, covering topics such as engaging the congregation and praying for difficult current issues. For more information, download the flyer or contact Canon Hill at john.w.b.hill@sympatico.ca.
Environmental resources available
The Environmental Working Group has put together resources for use in your parish, including a step-by-step guide for greening your parish.
Green Congregation Guide
Fill out the environmental checklist to see how green your congregation is and get ideas for improvement.
Christian Ecology Link (CEL)
A multidenominational Christian organization in the UK for people concerned about the environment.
Faith and the Common Good
A Canadian interfaith group that works for justice, peace and ecological protection. Check out their resource section.
Renewing Our Relationship With the Earth
An environmental guide from the Diocese of Ottawa. Includes environmental tips for home, garden and other areas of life, as well as church.
