Transcript Creation Matters - Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

Lighting a Path …
Each presentation is followed by Questions and Responses:
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Setting the Stage for Action – R. Goodfellow
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Theology, Worship Resources, and Practices - Rev. C. McCaig
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Resources from “Greening of Sacred Spaces” - K. Guindon
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So you Want to Consider Solar: Where to Start – D. Gerwing
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Closing Comments – R. Goodfellow
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Randal Goodfellow – National Chair of
“Greening of Anglican Spaces Task Group”
and co-chair of the Ottawa Diocese’s
“Creation Matters Committee”
[email protected]
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The 5th Mark of Mission of the world-wide
Anglican Church “To strive to safeguard the
integrity of creation, and sustain and renew
the life of the earth” (1990)
Lambeth Conference “Resolution 1.8
Creation” and “Resolution1.9 Ecology” –
(1998)
Resolution A180-R1 on Climate Change,
General Synod, Halifax (June 2010)
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The Nairobi Statement: Climate Justice for
Sustainable Peace in Africa (June, 2011)
Canadian Interfaith Call for Leadership and
Action on Climate Change (October 2011)
www.councilofchurches.ca/canadian_interfaith_call_for_
action_on_climate_justice.pdf
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“Crisis and Commitment” Report from the
Anglican Communion Environmental Network
(March 2012) http://acen.anglicancommunion.org
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Statements by other denominations:
◦ Roman Catholic: “God’s glory is revealed in the
natural world, yet we humans are presently
destroying creation. Today’s ecological issues are
enmeshed within social structures that serve the
interests of a few a the expense of the many,
especially those marginalized and in poverty.”
◦ United Church: “Loving God, neighbour, and self are
possible only when we also love God’s good
creation” and “The work of soul, community, and
creation converge in greening of sacred spaces” –
Mardi Tindal, Moderator
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Objective: Enculturation of the 5th Mark of
Mission across the church and implement
Resolution A180-R1
Organizational Response:
◦ “Greening of Anglican Spaces Task Group” –
Anglican Church of Canada
◦ “Creation Matters” Committee of the Diocese of
Ottawa
◦ Parish “Green Team”
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Greening of the physical infrastructure (churches
and properties) and the ongoing operational
management of these assets; (national, diocese,
parish);
Green-Up Data Base Program (Canada Green Building
Council;
Green Audits (Greening Sacred Spaces);
Pool of Green Capital for building upgrades /
redevelopments
Cathedral Hill www.cathedralhill.ca (see the videos with
Bishop John)
Making available and sharing theological, liturgical
/ worship resources (national, diocese, parish);
Rev. Cathy McCaig
Communications and educational materials
/courses support (national and diocese);
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Anglican Church of Canada and Diocese websites
The “… and it was good.” course – John Price
Public policy development and advocacy
(national and diocese)
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Rev. Laurette Glascow
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Rev. Cathy McCaig, co-chair of the Ottawa
Diocese’s “Creation Matters Committee”
[email protected]
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Thomas Berry: The Dream of the Earth, 1983
Thomas Berry: The Great Work, 2003
Matthew Fox: The Coming of the Cosmic
Christ, 1983
Sallie McFague: The Body of God, 1991,
Abundant Living, 2004
also: John Cobb, Rasmussen, Rosemary
Radford-Ruether, Heather Eaton, John Philip
Newell etc.
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First Peoples’ Journal of Theology
Volume 1 – First Peoples Theology Journal
Volume 2 – First Peoples Theology Journal Creation and Other Stories
Freda Rajotte – First Nations Faith and
Ecology
The Journey – 1991
The Dancing Sun, Children of the Dancing
Sun, 1991-2000
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The Earth is the Lord’s – produced in Ottawa
Liturgies from Lindisfarne and “A Holy Island
Prayer Book” – Ray Simpson (available
electronically)
Community of Aidan & Hilda –
www.aidanandhilda.org.uk
Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God’s
Creation
Anglican Church of New Zealand www.nz.org.nz
Church of South Africa - www.neccsa.org.za
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Eastern Synod – ELCIC –
www.easternsynod.org
Episcopal Church – www.episcopalchurch.org
Iona Community – www.iona.org.uk
United Church of Canada – www.unitedchurch.ca
Walking More Lightly – www.ecen.org/cms
Angligreen – www.angligreen.org
A Rocha – www.arocha.ca; www.arocha.org
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Renewing our Relationship with the Earth: A
Guide – What You and Your Church Can Do
(Ottawa Diocese)
Tim Flannery – Weather Makers: Now or
Never (2010)
David Suzuki, Sacred Balance:
Greening of Sacred Spaces –
www.greeningsacredspaces.net
100 Mile Diet Initiative (use of Re. Cathy McCaig’s farm to
produce food for Community Missions and church functions
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Pilgrimage Walking a creation respecting and appreciating
practice;
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“The ancient spiritual practice of pilgrimage has enjoyed a remarkable
revival in recent years. Pilgrimage is perhaps best defined as a departure
from daily life on a journey in search of spiritual well-being. It involves
leaving home, making a journey, arriving at a destination that usually has
some religious significance, and then returning home. It is sometimes
taken alone, sometimes with a group. Above all pilgrims set out to walk
with God: to know him more deeply and to learn what it is to follow him.”
from: “Pilgrimage: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey” by Ian Bradley
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Let’s Share Resources and Ideas !!!!
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Kathryn Guindon, Regional coordinator for
the Greening of Sacred Spaces program of the
Faith and the Common Good Foundation
[email protected]
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“Greening Sacred Spaces is
a practical program
developed by Faith & the
Common Good to assist
faith communities with
both the educational and
spiritual dimensions
of greening as well as the
"how-to" side of audits,
retrofits and generally
reducing the faith
community's footprint.”
We work with your
community to take
action and care for
creation.
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Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Non-toxic products
Waste Reduction
Water Conservation
Gardens/outdoor
greening
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Churches are in a
great place to take
advantage of solar
power and the
Green Energy Act.
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Publicity and
support
Access to great
speakers & experts
Access to
community partners
& free resources
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Interactive
Resources Library
(worship, energy efficiency,
education, children’s
resources).
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Discussion forums
and event calendar.
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We have NO money!
What does this have
to do with the
church anyway?
I’m just one person
– what can I do?
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Start with something
free – host an event,
have a guest speaker.
Try something cheap
and simple – sealing
air leaks or replacing
exit sign lights.
Talk to GSS about
grants and
fundraising.
It’s about taking care
of God’s creation.
Genesis 1:26. Then God said,
"Let us make mankind in our
image, and let them rule over
the fish of the sea and the
birds of the air, over the
livestock, over all the earth
and over all the creatures
that move along the ground."
It’s about people:
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Aboriginal rights
Women’s rights
Peace
Hunger
Poverty
Child Health
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Work with what you
have.
Talk about what is
important to you.
Start small and go
from there.
“Do justice, love
kindness, and walk
humbly with the
Lord.” – Micah 6:8b
We work with your church to take action in
whatever makes sense for you.
Thank you.