Transcript Lighting a Path - Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

Lighting a Path …
Each presentation is followed by questions and responses:
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11:30
Setting the Stage for Action – R. Goodfellow
chair
National Chair of “Greening of Anglican Spaces Task Group” and coof Creation Matters [email protected]
11:50
Theology, Worship Resources, and Practices - Rev. C. McCaig
Co-chair of Creation Matters subcommittee
[email protected]
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12:10
Resources from “Greening of Sacred Spaces” - K. Guindon
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12:30
So you Want to Consider Solar: Where to Start – D. Gerwing
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12:50
Closing Comments – R. Goodfellow
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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_ju
stice.pdf
“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 - Diocese of Ottawa
◦ Parish “Green Team”
Greening of the physical infrastructure (churches and properties)
and the ongoing operational management of these assets;
(national, diocese, parish)
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Green-Up Data Base Program - Canada Green Building Council
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Green Audits - Greening Sacred Spaces
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Pool of Green Capital for building upgrades / redevelopments
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Cathedral Hill www.cathedralhill.ca (see the videos with Bishop John)
Making available and sharing theological, liturgical / worship
resources (national, diocese, parish)
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Rev. Cathy McCaig
Communications and educational materials /courses support (national and
diocese)
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Anglican Church of Canada and Diocese websites
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The “… and it was good.” course – John Price
Public policy development and advocacy (national and diocese)
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Rev. Laurette Glasgow
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Thomas Berry: The Dream of the Earth, 1983
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Thomas Berry: The Great Work, 2003
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Matthew Fox: The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, 1983
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Sallie McFague: The Body of God, 1991, Abundant Living, 2004
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also:
John Cobb
Rasmussen
Rosemary Radford-Ruether
Heather Eaton
John Philip Newell etc.
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First Peoples’ Journal of Theology
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Volume 1 – First Peoples Theology Journal
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Volume 2 – First Peoples Theology Journal - Creation and Other Stories
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Freda Rajotte – First Nations Faith and Ecology
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The Journey – 1991
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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)
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Community of Aidan & Hilda – www.aidanandhilda.org.uk
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Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God’s Creation
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Anglican Church of New Zealand - www.nz.org.nz
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Church of South Africa - www.neccsa.org.za
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Eastern Synod – ELCIC – www.easternsynod.org
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Episcopal Church – www.episcopalchurch.org
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Iona Community – www.iona.org.uk
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United Church of Canada – www.united-church.ca
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Walking More Lightly – www.ecen.org/cms
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Angligreen – www.angligreen.org
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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)
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Tim Flannery, Weather Makers: Now or Never (2010)
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David Suzuki, Sacred Balance
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Greening of Sacred Spaces – www.greeningsacredspaces.net
100 Mile Diet initiative (use of Rev. Cathy McCaig’s farm to produce food for
community ministries and church functions)
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Pilgrimage, a creation-respecting and appreciating practice:
“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
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Access to great speakers & experts
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Access to community partners &
free resources
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Interactive Resources Library
(worship, energy efficiency,
education, children’s resources)
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 Greening of Sacred Spaces
about grants and fundraising.
It’s about taking
care of God’s
creation.
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.” Genesis 1:26.
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.