An Exploration of Scripture, Faith, and Stewardship of the Earth
Wednesday evenings @ 7 PM on April 21, April 28, and May 5
The Adult Education Committee announces a new series to usher in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22. Earth Day, with its 2021 theme of “Restore the Earth,” celebrates the myriad ways in which support for environmental protection is demonstrated around the world. What better way to consider restoring the earth and stewarding its resources than to consider scripture and how it calls us as people of faith to care for the earth.
This 3-part webinar will be held on Wednesday evenings @ 7 PM on April 21, April 28, and May 5.
On April 21, First Church member Doug O’Malley will talk about local and regional perspectives on climate issues, and stewardship through environmental protection. We are pleased to welcome Doug as a guest speaker in this series.
On April 28, we’ll watch and discuss segments of A Spiritual and Moral Response to the Climate Crisis, the 2020 webinar presentation given by Karenna Gore for the McClendon Scholars Program at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC.
On May 5, Ms. Gore will be talking directly to us. Dr. Mullis will moderate this session, which will have a Q&A format. The initial questions will be prepared in advance, and class attendees will be invited to submit questions for Ms. Gore to address.
Please register in advance to join any or all sessions! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Doug O'Malley is the State Director for Environment New Jersey, part of the Public Interest Network. He has been with Environment New Jersey since 2001, leading campaigns to fast-track New Jersey’s clean energy economy via offshore wind, solar and energy efficiency programs and to rejoin New Jersey in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program; he’s also led campaigns focused on New Jersey’s drinking water quality and protection of the state’s watershed lands.
Karenna Gore is founder and director of the Center of Earth Ethics at the Union Theological Seminary. The Center, bridging the worlds of religion, academia, policy and culture, seeks to discern and pursue changes necessary to stop ecological destruction and create a society that values the long-term health of the whole. Ms. Gore is also an ex-officio member of the faculty of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.