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| Bill McKibben |
Bill McKibben is founder of the environmental organization Step It Up and 350.org, a global warming awareness campaign. He is the author of more than a dozen books, the most recent of which is titled: eearth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet.
Approximately 20 workshops across 3 workshop tracks (Christian education/worship, Conservation/stewardship, and Justice/advocacy)
Plenary sessions, workshops and worship events are designed both to inspire and to provide take-home ideas and experiences. Bring a team for maximum impact on your faith group or community. Check out the list of workshops!
An ecumenical event sponsored by the New England Conferences of the United Church of Christ.
Overnight accommodations at Silver Lake Conference Center are charming summer camp rustic: bunkrooms with shared restroom facilities.
Discount: $10 each for all team members from the same church, beyond the first two, must complete registration at the same time (example: First Church is bringing a team of three: Team members 1 and 2 pay regular price, but team member three gets a $10 discount)
All prices will go up $25 after April 10.
SPACE IS LIMITED – Register Early
For more information, call or write Steve Gilson at 860.428.4980 or sbg.emt@gmail.com.
Friday, May 6, 2011 |
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4:00 pm | Arrival: registration, housing, connecting, sharing, networking |
6:30 – 7:15 pm | Dinner |
7:30 – 9:00 pm |
Opening Worship: Environmentally-themed worship designed to give you ideas to implement in your own churches
Guest preacher: The Rev. Robert B. Coleman |
9:00 – 11:00 pm |
Social Hour and Networking |
Saturday, May 7, 2011 |
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7:00 am |
Outdoor worship (indoors if inclement weather) |
8:00 – 8:30 am | Breakfast |
9:00 – 9:45 am |
Welcome |
10:00 – 11:00 am | Conversation with Bill McKibben |
11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Workshop Sessions (I) |
12:30 – 1:30 pm | Lunch |
1:45 – 2:45 pm | Workshop Sessions (II) |
3:00 – 4:00 pm | Workshop Sessions (III) |
4:00 – 4:15 pm | Sending Ceremonies (held at each workshop location) |
Yale Divinity School Bookstore will provide a selection of environmental ministry- related books for sale on Saturday during the event. Book authored by Bill McKibben will be included, and he has agreed to autograph book for those who are interested.
Note: Each registrant may attend 3 workshops. Several workshops are two-hours long, and these will be held during the afternoon sessions II and III.
Locations for each activity will be provided when conferees arrive at the event.
