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How do faith communities move beyond the enormity of global climate change to take action within their congregation and community? This may be old hat for the liberal mainline churches, but now it’s becoming a major issue for evangelicals and others. This could be a very important development.

When: Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ 7171 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46240

A Spirit & Place event

Learn how to implement sustainable changes and network with successful local initiatives in this workshop led by Dr. Gabriel Filippelli and Rev. Richard Clough. Professor of Geology at IUPUI, Chair of the Department of Earth Science, and Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Health, Prof. Filippelli is one of the country’s leading experts on biogeochemical cycling in the environment and the connections between geochemistry and the geologic record of climate change … but he is also that most precious of assets, a serious scientist who works hard to help the community understand what is at stake with issues of the environment and human induced climate change. Rev. Clough is senior pastor at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ, Indianapolis, and past president of The Church Federation.

Following their presentations, three breakout sessions will be offered for congregations that are 1) just beginning to address this issue, 2) looking for more ideas and inspiration, or 3) ready to expand activities within and outside their congregation. Participants will also enjoy a related exhibit of paintings by Indianapolis Art Center instructor Farideh Peacock. Admission is free. Presented by Interfaith Alliance Indianapolis and First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ.

Questions? Call 317-257-5397 or e-mail careforcreation@sbcglobal.net.

If this sounds interesting, check out the other events related to faith and the natural environment around the same time:

“Can Tzedakah, Tithing, and Zakat Save the World?” November 7; “Living Green: Living Generously with Earth” and Melting Mountains, Burning Fields: Global Warming, Science and Religion November 12.

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