Pastoral Care for Climate: Weaving Science and Theology for Justice

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June 14-16, 2023
Wednesday afternoon-Friday afternoon
Duke University Marine Lab

More information at creationjustice.org/ncworkshop

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

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In the face of the looming climate disaster, many of us do little about it. We may feel anger, anxiety, or nothing at all. We may feel powerless in this global societal crisis, keeping us from engaging. How can churches help people engage the climate crisis? How can Christians be work side-by-side with scientists to address the challenges before us?

Pastors and other church leaders are unique in bringing together social, emotional and spiritual roles. The training helps empower pastors and other leaders to effectively engage science, broaden climate action in a congregation or ministry setting, and move people from denial and inaction to congregational action and political advocacy.

The retreat is a transformational experience that aims to weave together scientific, theological, and ministry approaches to climate change. Our goal is to increase opportunities to connect pastors and scientists around climate change.

Join us to:

Build connections with ministry leaders and scientists to engage as faithful climate advocates.
Explore the pastoral care implications of social psychological research on climate.
Learn from scientists about how the changing climate is altering the human and ecological realities of the coastline.
Experience congregational resilience in the face of climate injustice and how climate impacts frontline communities most vulnerable to natural disasters.
See how the Christian tradition can foster a wild hope in the midst of tragic consequences.
Worship in ways that engage our embeddedness in nature.
Learn how your church community can create a supportive network of activists engaged in climate resilience and advocacy deeply rooted in our faith.

The sessions begin with lunch on Monday, followed by the openings sessions and worship, and continue until Wednesday lunch.

We are looking for North Carolina Christian leaders from across the spectrum of engagement climate: from seasoned activities to those who have never said the words “climate change.” in church.

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This helps us determine cost. For more information on pricing, visit creationjustice.org/ncworkshop

Pastor/ministry leaders, including associates, assistants, etc. (free)

Congregational or ministry leader whose pastor is also attending (free)

Congregational leader whose pastor is not attending ($350)

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