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What's On ? 2008 calendar- Over 50 upcoming events around Britain and beyond - Church and Environment
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27 April | Rogation Sunday (The Sunday before Ascension Day) | ||||||||||||||||
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27 April | Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire | Lambing Service at Newhouses Farm, Horton in Ribblesdale 3pm | |||||||||||||||
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27 April- 7 May | Primrose Hill North London | "Creation in Crisis: Ten Days of reflection and prayer for the future of the OPENING SERVICE |
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28 April-1 May | Scargill, Yorks Dales | Sustainable Living and Spirituality -
Christians are becoming increasingly aware of the need to protect our earth, to radically change our lifestyles and to develop a theological response to the current environmental crisis.The The Scargill Community is hosting a retreat which wrestles with some of these issues, considering how the practical demands of sustainable living might become infused with a spirituality of living in harmony with the earth. will be combined with, in order to The question of how our relationship with the land may connect in a more meaningful way with our corporate expression of worship will be explored through theological reflection, creative liturgy, and with working on Scargill’s 98-acre woodland estate.This co This course is led by Jeremy Clines, a practical theologian and chaplain, who teaches courses in Christianity and ecology and the church at the environment at York St. John University.All All-inclusive, full-board price: £195 |
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29 April | Bath | Churches Together in Bath: Debate on Climate Change in Bath Abbey on Tuesday 7.30pm, with a showing of An An Inconvenient Truth a at Manvers Street Baptist Church on Friday 28th March. For details go to:ww www.greenbath.org/climate-change-debate-abbey | |||||||||||||||
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29 April | Chichester Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship -
And God saw that it was very good – Caring for God’s creation: a biblical perspective - Elaine Storkey, Theologian and broadcaster, Dave Bookless, National Director of Christian Nature Conservation Organisation A Rocha. 10.00am to 3.30pm at All Saints Church, High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HS and using the Tiger next door for coffee from 9.30am and at lunch. All Welcome. Free for CDEF members; £3 for non-members. Please bring a packed lunch Further info: Peter Markby (petermarkby@onetel.com) |
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30 April | Primrose Hill, N London | DEBATE I: Eating the Planet -
7.30pm Are Your Meals Costing the Earth?
followed by refreshments -Speakers include Nigel Winter (Vegan Society), Brother Samuel (Society of St
Francis) and Silvija Davidson (Slow Food)- The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin,
Elsworthy Road
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Fri 2 May | Primrose Hill N London |
Film Night - 7.30pm - 10pm Showing of documentary films on the themes of Christianity and the Environment in St Mary's Centre - The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Elsworthy Road LONDON NW3 3DJ 020 7722 3238 | |||||||||||||||
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4 May | Manchester | BE THE CHANGE- Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? 'Change the Dream symposium' at The Monastery, Manchester on Sunday 4th May. . Mike Arundale, one of the trained team of facilitators for the day, attended the CEL retreat last month. He describes it like this:"The Symposium explores the link between three of humanity’s most critical concerns: environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual fulfilment. Using video clips from some of the world’s most respected thinkers, along with inspiring short films, leading edge information and dynamic group interactions, the Symposium allows participants to gain a new insight into the very nature of our time and the opportunity we have to shape and impact the direction of our world with our everyday choices and actions."The format emanates from the Green movement, but CEL is working with Mike to develop it for use in churches, and you can help us! Please book with the Monastery events team as indicated on the flyer or online at http https://bethechange.org.uk/book-symp.cfm?SympID=45 | |||||||||||||||
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4 May | Primrose Hill North London | "Creation in Crisis: Ten Days of reflection and prayer for the future of the SECOND SUNDAY: SERVICE |
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4 May | Linlithgow, West Lothian | Evening service of St Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow ( West Lothian ) on 4 th May to be led by church Eco-group 6.30 pm | |||||||||||||||
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5 May | Primrose Hill North London | DEBATE II: Conservation and Self-Discipline 7.30pm Can We Save What is Left? followed by refreshments - Speakers include Aubrey Meyer (Global Commons Institute), Deepak Rughani (Biofuelswatch), Martin Palmer (Alliance of Religions and Conservation) and Martin Harper (RSPB). | |||||||||||||||
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6 May | Harrogate | 7.30pm St Paul's URC, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate (opposite the library): Open discussion on "How green is your Church: exploring the way forward". Followed by AGM of Harrogate and District Christian Ecology Link | |||||||||||||||
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6 May | Primrose Hill North London | Focus on Indonesia, day of fasting and prayer. Talk, 7.15pm: Harapan Rainforest: hope for Sumatra’s lowland rainforests Ian Rowland, Tropical Forest Conservation Manager (RSPB) |
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7 May | Primrose Hill North London | CREATION IN CRISIS, Closing Service begins at 7.30pm Preacher: The Right Reverend Richard Chartres, Bishop of London. |
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8 May | Leeds | 2 to 5 pm, Adel Church Leeds. The curch will be open to the public, tours of the churchyard and wildlife activities for children. Refreshments. The church is at the corner of Back Church Lane and Church Lane | |||||||||||||||
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9-10 May | London | The Big Heat Swing Dance Christian Aid Pentecost Event. Five piece band, Sam Chaplin and the Jazzbomb , will be rocking the joint. Fresh out of college, they are among the best jazz musicians of their generation. Includes a special 'intermission discussion' about climate change. | |||||||||||||||
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Sat 10 May | Northallerton | Northallerton Climate Action are arranging an "Energy Saving Show" 9am to 4pm.The aim is to introduce the general public to local providers of the various forms of insulation and renewable energy available and to enable them to see and touch the products. We will have information on what grants may be available locally, free energy saving light bulbs, games for the kids (and adults!) and Fairtrade refreshments. Northallerton Climate Action is a relatively recently formed group from Northallerton and the surrounding villages. We share a concern for climate change and a desire to work towards raising awareness and behaviour change in our locality. We meet at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Cottage Meeting Room behind the Methodist Church in Northallerton. New members are always welcome! For Further information contact Peter Hale 01325 378452 or Liz Styan 01609 882173 | |||||||||||||||
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10 May | Oxford | The Operation Noah AGM will begin at 12.30 p.m. on 10th May at Saints Mary and John Church, Cowley Road, Oxford (OX4 1UR - see map and "how to get there"), with welcome snacks and drinks, and a viewing of 'God is Green'. David Wasdell, who is the director of the Meridian Programme and has both a scientific and theological background, and Ruth Jarman, a member of the steering committee of Christian Ecology Link, will now both make presentations to the meeting. -
Operation Noah is being constituted as an independent charity, and this is its first AGM.
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Sat 10 May | London | Bob White speaking on Climate Change: A Christian Response to Global Warming - Presented by The Faraday Institute & Christians in Science -
Venue: University College London: Cruciform LT1 Lecture Theatre -
Tube: Euston Square Address: Gower Street London - Saturday 2:30pm-3:30pm, |
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Sat 10 May | London | Hope for Planet Earth - a special free showing as part of Pentecost Festival in London 11am-1pm Bloomsbury Baptist Church 235 Shaftsbury Avenue WC2H 8EP | |||||||||||||||
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10-12 May | Woodbrooke | Stepping Lightly: Shrinking our carbon footprints Laurie Michaelis, . Woodbrooke | |||||||||||||||
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11 May | Far Headingly, Leeds | St Chad's Church, Far Headingly, Leeds. The church and belfry will be open. There will be geology, bird and wildflower walks. 01904 659570 for more details | |||||||||||||||
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17 May | Lancaster | Finding Wholeness: Life on the Edge (Contemporary challenges to life and human dignity today) Speaker - John Bell from the Iona Community, Plus Workshops at Lancaster University Chaplaincy Centre - 10am to 4pm - Cost: £10 or £7 Details: Margaret McSherry 01524 383081 or email lfj@fish.co.uk |
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18 May | Birmingham |
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18-24 May | Plymouth | National Ethical Investment Week- at Plymouth University |
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18-24 May | UK | National Ethical Investment Week, Organised by the UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF – www.uksif.org), the first ever National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW) aims to highlight the benefits of green and ethical investment. It will be held throughout the UK, running 18-24 May 2008. With involvement from the financial services industry, non-governmental organisations, community and faith-based organisations, NEIW will encourage consumers to reflect on the social and environmental impact of their financial choices and consider a green and ethical investment option. More information available at www.neiw.org or contact Julia Blair: j ulia.blair@uksif.org , tel. 020 7749 9956. | |||||||||||||||
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20 May | Cheapside London | NEXT JUSTSHARE DEBATE - FOR NATIONAL ETHICAL INVESTMENT WEEK ( www.neiw.org ) 1:05pm - 1:55pm - Kindly sponsored by CCLA Investment Management Ltd; to be held at CCLA's offices, 7th Floor, 80 Cheapside, London EC2V 6DZ - 'Ethical Investment: What's Behind It?' More details coming soon. All welcome. Email justshare@stmarylebow.org.uk for more details. | |||||||||||||||
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22 May | Plymouth | Len Copley from Darmoor National Park speaking on Wildlife Habitats of Dartmoor. Plymouth Christian Ecology Link talk at 7.30pm at Bethany Evangelical Church, Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DT. Thursdays | |||||||||||||||
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26-30 May | Whitby | 'Talents and Choices for our Future World', Christians Aware Summer School, Sneaton Castle, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. Workshop leaders include CEL's "ecocell" co-ordinator Pete Redwood. Cost £165 for full school. Individual days can be booked. 0116 254 0770. | |||||||||||||||
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30 May - 1 June | Heaven and Earth: eco-spiritualities for today. Laurie Michaelis and Lizz Roe . Woodbrooke | ||||||||||||||||
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1 June | UK | Planning has already started for Open Farm Sunday 2008 which will take place on either 1st June 2008 or Sunday 8 June 2008! For further information or to find out how to get involved with Open Farm Sunday 2008, contact the LEAF office on 02476 413911 or visit: www.farmsunday.org . | |||||||||||||||
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3 June | UK | Day of Action on Food & Climate Change- www.daysofclimateaction.org.uk www.networkforclimateaction.org.uk |
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2-6 June 2008 | Orthodox Academy of Crete Chania, Greece |
International Conference on “Ecological Theology and Environmental Ethics” (EcoTHEE-08) Orthodox Academy of Crete, Chania, Greece - the Canadian Forum on Religion and Ecology and the European Forum for the Study of Religion and the Environment ORGANIZERS: General Chair: Alexandros Papaderos (Greece) Program Chair: Heather Eaton (Canada) Program Vice Chair: Sigurd Bergmann (Norway) Co-chairs: Lucas Andrianos (Greece) Tim Cooper (UK) Iulian Rusu (Romania) Jacques Zaffran (France) Local committee: Ioanna Komninou, Emmanuela Larentzakis IMPORTANT DATES: Abstract Submission Deadline: December 30, 2007 Author Notification: February 4, 2008 Final Manuscript Due: April 2, 2008 |
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4-11 June | Liverpool | Hope 08 event at Liverpool Hope University 4-11 June 08 | |||||||||||||||
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Thurs 5 June | Clifton, Bristol | Saints & Sustainability - United Nations World Environment Day A lively evening at Clifton Cathedral exploring tales of Catholic saints who protected the environment. Radio and TV presenter Martin Palmer guides us through 2000 fascinating years of Christian engagement with our natural world, bringing to life amazing stories, legends and myths. Martin’s presentation leads up to Bishop Declan Lang launching the theological reflection produced by Gavin D’Costa, the University of Bristol ’s Professor in Christian Theology and Mary Colwell. Come World Environment Day 2008 you can access this beautifully-produced and much-needed summary of current theological thinking on the environment from www.soundofmanywaters.org. | |||||||||||||||
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Sat 7 June | Bridlington Priory | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Churchyard Management Seminar- • Bridlington Priory: 12.45pm-4.30pm - An ancient church founded in 1113 by the Augustinian Canons Regular. Restorations and refurbishments have been carried out over the centuries, some by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Twelve large tapestry panels made by the congregation illustrate the history of the Priory. - An optional tour of YWT's nature reserve at Flamborough Cliffs will follow the Seminar. 01904 650451/659570 |
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8 June | Environment Sunday 2008 is June 8th as the nearest Sunday to June 5th (World Environment Day). The A Rocha pack to go with it should be available by mid-February and is being called 'Planetwise' to accompany the book of the same name by Dave Bookless (published 15th Feb by IVP). |
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8 June | UK | Planning has already started for Open Farm Sunday 2008 which will take place on either 1st June 2008 or Sunday 8 June 2008! For further information or to find out how to get involved with Open Farm Sunday 2008, contact the LEAF office on 02476 413911 or visit: www.farmsunday.org . | |||||||||||||||
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Thur 12 June | London | Heythrop Institute for Religion, Ethics & Public Life & Centre for Christianity and Inter-religious Dialogue, Heythrop College, University of London FAITHS IN CREATION AN INTER-FAITH CONFERENCE ON RELIGIONS AND CLIMATE CHANGE 0930 – 1630, Brinkman Room, Heythrop College, Kensington Square London W8 5HQ W What difference can religion make to the response to climate change and the depletion of natural resources? How can the major UK faiths, with their traditions of stewardship and justice, work together to motivate change? In 2007, the Faiths in Creation project set out to explore these questions through a series of inter-faith conversations. This conference invites a wider audience to join in developing our thinking on themes such as the place of humanity in creation, religious belief and security, religion and the economy as a tool for change, and models of religious leadership. The conference is free and open to all. Contact Mark Leonard on m.leonard@heythrop.ac.uk or 020 7795 4244 for more details. | |||||||||||||||
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14 June | Boston Spa | St Mary's Church, Boston Spa: 12.45pm-4.30pm - The church was built as a Chapel of Ease within Bramham parish. It was enlarged in the 1850s because of the number of people taking baths – up to 40 a day – at the slipper bath at the riverside. In addition a gallery was built to accommodate the poor. Today's church was completed by 1884. - An optional guided walk along the limestone woodland and cliffs of the River Wharfe which runs in a wide gorge adjacent to the churchyard will follow the Seminar. | |||||||||||||||
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15 June | Birmingham | Woodbrook Quaker Study Centre are opening their garden and woodland site ( Birmingham ’s largest organically-managed garden) to the public on 15 June from 2:30 – 5:30pm. All proceeds will go to charity via the National Gardens Scheme. 1046 Bristol Road Birmingham, B29 6LJ | |||||||||||||||
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19 June | Plymouth | Eileen Willey from the RSPB speaking on Garden Birds. Plymouth Christian Ecology Link talk at 7.30pm at Bethany Evangelical Church, Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DT. Thursdays | |||||||||||||||
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28 June | Hebden Bridge | Wainsgate Chapel, : 2.00pm-5.00pm -Open Chapel and Burial Ground with heathland and commanding views over Wadsworth Moor. (during the Hebden Bridge Arts Festival. ) |
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14-25 July | Schumacher College, Devon | Sacred Activism A one or two week course at Schumacher College. Participants will develop and understanding of the principals of Sacred Activism. They will discuss visions of the world and how to deal with global crisis through Sacred Activism, sustainable wellbeing, environmental ethics and religion. Speakers: Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim, Andrew Harvey, Andrew Harvey | |||||||||||||||
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3-11 Aug | Medway Estuary in Kent | Camp for Climate Action Kingsnorth Power station Day of Mass Action at Kingsnorth: Saturday August 9th, 2008 A group of Christians are convening to organise a Cafe at the camp, which will also be a place for worship and workshops. www.i58.org.uk |
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4-10 August | Llangrannog | Window on the World: Caring for Creation -Urdd Centre, Llangrannog A family conference for Christians of all ages. keynote speaker, Revd Dr Hielke Wolters, Director of the Justice, Diakonia and Creation programme of the World Council of Churches, and infuse the whole conference, from its vibrant youth and children's programme and hands-on workshops, to worship and Bible study. A European conference with a world church feel, Window on the World is a programme of the Council for World Mission European region. info: ( 10% discount on conference fees are offered to all new conference goers.) |
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22-25 Aug | Cheltenham | GREENBELT -If you've ever been to the Greenbelt festival before you'll already been looking forward to it. CEL is booking a stall as usual. Are you planning to go, and would you be able to spend a couple of hours on the stall sometime during the four days? It's a good way of meeting other CEL members. If you are interested, please let Paul Bodenham know, without any commitment at all at this stage. |
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24 -28 Sept | Milan | European Christian Environmental Assembly -The seventh ECEN Assembly will take place in Milan. See also Eco-Cong Scotland Comments | |||||||||||||||
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26-28 Sept | Holy Island Northumberland | Enjoying Birds as God’s creation weekend - birdwatching, Christian worship and biblical teaching on birds. Our base will be the Christian retreat centre, Marygate House, Holky Island, which provides basic yet comfortable accommodation and home-cooked food on an island that is home to many thousands of migrating birds, boasts fabulous scenery and |
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4 Oct | Sheffield | Diocesan Development Day - At The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul Sheffield - Led by the Diocesan Environment Group - Creation Care and The Church - Key Note Speaker: Revd Dave Bookless Director of A Rocha UK and author of Planetwise. |
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23 Oct | Plymouth | Chris Isles speaking on Ethical Finance. Plymouth Christian Ecology Link talk at 7.30pm at Bethany Evangelical Church, Budshead Road, Whitleigh, Plymouth PL5 4DT. Thursdays | |||||||||||||||
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Sat 22 Nov | Milton Keynes | Christian Ecology Link Annual Members Meeting | |||||||||||||||
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Fri 13-15 February 2009 | Ringsfield, Beccles | Christian Ecology Link Gathering 2009, Ringsfield Hall, Beckles | |||||||||||||||
JUSTSHARE MAY DAY EVENT 2008 - 'Forgive Us Our Debts...' -Friday 2nd May 2008, 1pm at the Royal Exchange. With Ann Pettifor and Larry Elliott - Come and join JustShare, Ann Pettifor (Advocacy International and Operation Noah, previously Jubilee 2000),
Larry Elliott (The Guardian) and a number of development agencies on the steps of the Royal Exchange on Friday 2nd May, 12 noon - 2pm, to raise awareness within the City of the Debt Crisis in the developing world. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about third world debt, the credit crunch in the UK and what you should be doing about it. 
World Debt Day - 10th Anniversary of 
is rich in a spiritual history that includes St Cuthbert (the first Briton known to protect birds!). The weekend will be co-led by Mark Winter of Birdwatch Northumbria who has pioneered these unique events since 2004 and Rev Dave Bookless, the UK Director of A Rocha. Our focus will be the autumn migrants and the amazing possibility that anything avian might turn up, although the beautiful European Roller of autumn 2006 will take some beating! The price is £155 per person and covers 2 nights Full Board including lunch for the Saturday and Sunday. Phone 01670 783451 .(Click here for Past events in 2008) (and in 2007)
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