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January 2016
UNC Newman Center – Interfaith Encyclical Discussion
You are invited to join in discussion with a UNC student/faculty interdisciplinary group, reading and thinking about ways to use the perspectives raised by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' in their own areas of research and teaching interest. We will be tying themes of the Pope’s Encyclical to comments on the issues of race and equity in the food systems of North Carolina. Ms. Shorlette Ammons will bring her perspective from Goldsboro where she worked with a public library community garden, with students…
Find out more »February 2016
Franciscan spirituality
Father Mike from the Newman Catholic Center at Chapel Hill will be giving a talk in the comment area of the Activity Center about Franciscan Spirituality and it's relationship with Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si.
Find out more »Franciscan spirituality
Father Mike from the Newman Catholic Center at Chapel Hill will be giving a talk in the comment area of the Activity Center about Franciscan Spirituality and it's relationship with Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si.
Find out more »Laudato Si Encyclical Discussion
Father Mike from the Newman Catholic Center at Chapel Hill will be giving a talk in the comment area of the Activity Center about the Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si from a Franciscan viewpoint.
Find out more »Laudato Si Encyclical Discussion
Father Mike from the Newman Catholic Center at Chapel Hill will be giving a talk in the comment area of the Activity Center about the Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si from a Franciscan viewpoint.
Find out more »April 2016
Shore Stories
With a federal proposal on the table to open Atlantic waters to drilling, now is the time for residents in the affected states to learn more about the issue, dialogue with one another, and take action!!! The overwhelming response to offshore drilling from communities on the NC Coast is “no!” On March 1, 2016, the NC Council of Churches issued a statement opposing offshore drilling, which you can read at: http://www.facebook.com/events/1778200365743686/. Shore Stories features six short documentaries that shed light…
Find out more »Hospitable Planet, Faith, Action, and Climate Change
Stephen Jurovics will lead adult education sessions at 9 and 10:15 am based on his book, Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change. Rev. Fletcher Harper, Executive Director,GreenFaith, had the following to say about this book, "Churches can massively reduce their impact on God's good earth if they understand the Bible's mandate to care for creation and develop practical skills to decrease their energy use. This book hits the target directly on both counts.
Find out more »The Appointed Time for the Church: The Episcopal House of Bishops’ Teaching on the Environment.
The Faith Climate Action Week (formerly known as the Preach-In on Global Warming) will take place during Earth Week, April 15- 24, 2016. Church of the Nativity, Raleigh in partnership with St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wake Forest and St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Durham will host a number of events. The Rev. Jerry Cappel, Environmental Ministry Coordinator, Province IV, TEC will be our guest for part of this week.. Cappel will lead a Blessing of the new Nature Garden,…
Find out more »Earth Day Worship Service
Worship service focused on climate change and keeping fossil fuels in the ground
Find out more »May 2016
A Sustainable Race
A 1 1/2 Day workshop to explore environmental and food justice using contemplative practices
Find out more »June 2016
Hospitable Planet and The State of Things
Stephen Jurovics, a member of the executive committee of NCIPL, will discuss his book Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change on Frank Stasio's program "The State of Things" on Thursday, June 2, at noon.
Find out more »January 2017
Gathering in prayer – Inauguration 2017
Gather with others for a time of prayer as our country inaugurates a new president. Expect silence, reading from the Bible, and an opportunity for you to speak a prayer from your heart. This time of worship will last about 30 minutes. While planned from the Christian tradition, anyone in the community who would like to gather for prayer is welcome. Some people may choose to linger for quiet conversation after the time of prayer has concluded. Friday, January 20,…
Find out more »Gathering in prayer – First 100 hours
Gather with others for a time of prayer as our country inaugurates a new president. Expect silence, reading from the Bible, and an opportunity for you to speak a prayer from your heart. This time of worship will last about 30 minutes. While planned from the Christian tradition, anyone in the community who would like to gather for prayer is welcome. Some people may choose to linger for quiet conversation after the time of prayer has concluded. Friday, January 20,…
Find out more »April 2017
Earth Day Celebration: Becoming the Good Soil
Eucharistic Prayers and Holy Communion, Potluck Dinner, Message from Bishop Anne, The Good Soil Story, Blessing of Churchyard and Eagle Project, Special Guests
Find out more »May 2017
Piedmont Sustainability Junto
The Piedmont Sustainability Junto is a gathering of invited leaders in business, philanthropy, science & government from around the Triangle. The focus of the Junto is our sustainability; land conservation, energy, product design, clean tech, food security, impact investing, transportation & climate change. Each meeting has a featured speaker, but not just a presentation. Attendees are encouraged to give updates from their specific field. The goal is to invite discussion, civil debate, collaboration & idea generation. Free Event. RSVP here.…
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