June 7-12, 2016 Hosted by Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA and sponsored by AMERC Northern Appalachia is home to deeply-rooted local cultures in a beautiful landscape.  Conflicts defined by environmental and economic issues are fierce for both communities and churches.  This seminar will give students an inside look and an opportunity to consider strategies for …
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Eco-theology 101 Friday 5:00 pm-Sunday 2:00 pm, April 29-May 1, 2016 Retreat leader: Robert L’Esperance, SSJE We face a modern environmental crisis unprecedented in scale in the history of mankind. This retreat is an introduction to Christian thinking that seeks to expand both our religious understanding of humankind’s relationship to the created order as well …
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High Desert Journey: Expedition For Body And Soul Workshop ID: G15S741 Dates: July 27 – August 2 Price: $835.00 – $1,495.00 This thin place calls you to explore, to learn, to stop and listen to the voice deep inside your soul, reminding you of all you are and all you have yet to become. Hike …
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SHARING BREAD A FOOD SECURITY LEARNING EXCHANGE A participatory workshop looking at local and global food security issues, community gardens, advocacy, our role in creation care and a hands-on visit to a small scale sustainable farm. Open to all / family friendly / child care available. 3 days – August 27 to 29. St Barnabas …
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May 25 – 29, 2015 9:00 to 15:00 Creation Care in the City (WYT3671HF) This course examines how religious and spiritual concerns interface with contemporary environmental issues. While introducing students to concerns and debates in environmental ethics and ecological theology, the course pays particular attention to the challenges posed within a Canadian post-industrial context such …
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Creation Care in the City (WYT3671HF) This course examines how religious and spiritual concerns interface with contemporary environmental issues. While introducing students to concerns and debates in environmental ethics and ecological theology, the course pays particular attention to the challenges posed within a Canadian post-industrial context such as Hamilton, Ontario. In recent years, a growing …
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VST presents:   An Evening with Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party   The G. Peter Kaye Lecture February 12, 2015 • 7 pm Epiphany Chapel, 6030 Chancellor Blvd   Elizabeth May is an environmentalist, writer, activist, lawyer, and leader of the Green Party of Canada. Come hear her talk about her stance on …
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  Indigenous Ecological Spiritualties and Christian Faith, Bossey, 6-10 July 2015 – The application form for this seminar can be downloaded here The main objective of the seminar is to examine the significance of Indigenous ecological spiritualties in their resistance against the exploitations and degradation of the natural world. Indigenous ecological spiritualties are rooted in …
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  Classes For Seminary Credit:   “Environment and Religion in Appalachia:  Immersion Seminar”   June 7-12, 2015 Hosted by Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA and sponsored by AMERC Northern Appalachia is home to deeply-rooted local cultures in a beautiful landscape.  Conflicts defined by environmental and economic issues are fierce for both communities and churches.  This …
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  Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2015 Fri 4:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $280.00 Judy and Joe Googoo, two traditional Mi’kmaw harvesters, are the perfect guides for this return to the land journey! Meet in Waycobah, Cape Breton, and canoe from there to Indian Island in Bras d’Or Lake. After setting up camp, you’ll …
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