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Living Hope: Green Churches, Green Schools Conference on 6 March

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A wonderful opportunity for anyone who wants to explore care for creation in their church or school - join leading Christian theologians, environmental experts and members of other churches interested in how we live out our call to enjoy and care for Creation.

Keynote speakers include:

  • Dave Bookless, A Rocha UK and author of "Planetwise"
  • Paula Clifford, Christian Aid, and author of "Angels with Trumpets: The Church in a Time of Global Warming"
  • Chris Sunderland, Founder of Earth Abbey and author of "The Dream That Inspired the Bible"

Workshops led by experts and practitioners include:

  • presentations by churches and schools that have installedrenewable energy
  • opportunities for"Eco-Congregations" and"Eco-Schools" to share experiences
  • a session onworking with community groups and initiatives such as Transition Towns
  • anenergy advisor's "clinic" on easy energy saving for homes, churches and schools
  • sessions led by scientists on thescience of climate change and answering questions related to climate
  • theCEO of Traidcraft on Fair Trade and sustainability
  • reflection on spirituality, community and reconnecting with the earth
  • working with children and young people on environmental questions
  • experiencing and constructinga "green" prayer walk
  • a practical workshop oncreating worship that includes environmental themes
  • an explanation ofwhat happened at Copenhagen and what the "big picture" is on climate change negotiations
  • aroad-map for campaigning on climate change in the year ahead

Themarketplace will include stalls from agencies, church and community groups, environmental service providers and Traidcraft.

Paul Chandler, CEO of Traidcraft, will open our "Big Brew"as well as offering his workshop on Fair Trade and Sustainability.

Thecost of the conference is £5, payable on the day. The fee includes coffee, tea and all workshop materials.

For further information and to register:

Registration Form:LH Registration Form

Visit:www.missendenchurch.org.uk/LH/ or www.ccow.org.uk/living_hope

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Call: 01235 850267

Poster to promote the conference:Living Hope Poster

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