Rooted in Soil and Grounded in Faith: Resources for Sustained Creation Care
Photos of our gathering!
Nazareth Retreat Center, 40 West Drive, Nazareth, KY 40048
A note about travel:
It is Kentucky Derby weekend and flying into Louisville is expensive. If you would like to fly, contact Heather via email or at 989-413-3229. We are working on a plan for flying into a nearby airport and providing transportation. Feel free to fill out the registration form and say "pay with check" and we'll confirm a travel plan before you pay for the retreat.
Schedule
Friday, May 5
4 pm - Registration and informal gathering
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Welcome and Introductions, Evening Program, Compline, Reception
To Love As God Loves: A Film-Based, Faith-Centered Creation Care Curriculum for Small Groups
Presenters: The Rev. Melanie Mullen, Ms. Sarah Nolan, [and curriculum writers]
This summer, the Episcopal Church will be publishing a 9-session, film-based, small-group curriculum that engages Episcopalians around faith, creation care and eco-justice. Learning from other Episcopal curriculums like Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Series and Centered Discipleship curriculum, this curriculum will meet people “where they are” and invite them into honest dialogue and relationship-building. On Friday, May 6th at Rooted in Soil and Grounded in Faith, members of the curriculum development and writing team will share about the vision behind the curriculum, how to facilitate a small group in your congregation or community, and where this is leading us as a Church in our work on climate change and environmental justice.
Saturday, May 6
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Program
Rooted and Grounded in Genesis: Theological Foundations for Creation Care
Presenters: The Rev. John Lein and The Rev. Jerry Cappel
This workshop will lead participants through an exploration of the themes in Genesis that can serve as touchstones for the ministry of creation care in faith communities. Together we will explore basic themes and key texts that inform our role and relationship to all creation.
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Program and Walking Tour of the Nazareth Arboretum
An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
Presenter: The Rev. John Lein
Interact with a new resource: “An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice.” This project is striving to create an accessible, appealing program that will guide congregations to PRAY, LEARN, ACT, and ADVOCATE in ways that are faithful to our Gospel call to love God’s Creation and build a more just, safe, and healthy future for all.
4:30 - Optional: Intro to Nature Contemplation
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Evening program, Reception, Relaxation
Being A Creation Care Network and Sharing Our Resources
Facilitator: The Rev. Heather Barta
Sunday, May 7
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast and check out of rooms
9 am - Eucharist and Concluding Thoughts
Summarizing the Weekend and Making Plans
Facilitator: The Rev. Heather Barta
12 pm - Farewell! - optional lunch together
*Meal times are the times that the meal line is open. Please serve yourself before the closing time to honor the kitchen staff.
It is Kentucky Derby weekend and flying into Louisville is expensive. If you would like to fly, contact Heather via email or at 989-413-3229. We are working on a plan for flying into a nearby airport and providing transportation. Feel free to fill out the registration form and say "pay with check" and we'll confirm a travel plan before you pay for the retreat.
Schedule
Friday, May 5
4 pm - Registration and informal gathering
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Welcome and Introductions, Evening Program, Compline, Reception
To Love As God Loves: A Film-Based, Faith-Centered Creation Care Curriculum for Small Groups
Presenters: The Rev. Melanie Mullen, Ms. Sarah Nolan, [and curriculum writers]
This summer, the Episcopal Church will be publishing a 9-session, film-based, small-group curriculum that engages Episcopalians around faith, creation care and eco-justice. Learning from other Episcopal curriculums like Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Series and Centered Discipleship curriculum, this curriculum will meet people “where they are” and invite them into honest dialogue and relationship-building. On Friday, May 6th at Rooted in Soil and Grounded in Faith, members of the curriculum development and writing team will share about the vision behind the curriculum, how to facilitate a small group in your congregation or community, and where this is leading us as a Church in our work on climate change and environmental justice.
Saturday, May 6
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - Morning Program
Rooted and Grounded in Genesis: Theological Foundations for Creation Care
Presenters: The Rev. John Lein and The Rev. Jerry Cappel
This workshop will lead participants through an exploration of the themes in Genesis that can serve as touchstones for the ministry of creation care in faith communities. Together we will explore basic themes and key texts that inform our role and relationship to all creation.
12:15-1:30 pm - lunch
1:30 pm – Afternoon Program and Walking Tour of the Nazareth Arboretum
An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
Presenter: The Rev. John Lein
Interact with a new resource: “An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice.” This project is striving to create an accessible, appealing program that will guide congregations to PRAY, LEARN, ACT, and ADVOCATE in ways that are faithful to our Gospel call to love God’s Creation and build a more just, safe, and healthy future for all.
4:30 - Optional: Intro to Nature Contemplation
5:15-5:45 pm - Supper
6:30 pm - Evening program, Reception, Relaxation
Being A Creation Care Network and Sharing Our Resources
Facilitator: The Rev. Heather Barta
Sunday, May 7
7:30 - 8:30 am - Breakfast and check out of rooms
9 am - Eucharist and Concluding Thoughts
Summarizing the Weekend and Making Plans
Facilitator: The Rev. Heather Barta
12 pm - Farewell! - optional lunch together
*Meal times are the times that the meal line is open. Please serve yourself before the closing time to honor the kitchen staff.
Presenters and Program Staff
The Rev. John Elliot Lein
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The Rev. Jerry Cappel
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The Rev. Heather Barta
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Other things to note:
Things to pack:
- In alignment with the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, we require proof of vaccination against COVID.
- Register using the form below.
- When you hit submit, you will be taken to the payment page.
- If you would like to pay by check, please write "Province V Creation Care" in the memo line and be make payable to:
Diocese of Chicago
65 E. Huron St.
Chicago IL 60611 - The Retreat Center is in the Eastern time zone.
Things to pack:
- Snacks to share
- Bring your favorite beverages for consumption throughout the weekend.
(coffee and tea are provided and alcohol is not allowed in the classroom where we are meeting.) - Re-useable water bottle and mug
- Books / resources for the "book" trading table - What resources do you have that you don't need / want any more, but could be useful to someone else? Bring them here! Pick up what would be helpful to you / people you know. ("Little Free Library" or "stuff I don't want" or "cleaning out my shelves")
- Masks - they are asking that we mask in the food line. We will not require masks for the program space, but encourage you to use one if that makes you more comfortable. Tests and masks will be available.
- Clothing - comfortable with layers (sweaters and long sleeves for outside or colder rooms) and comfortable walking shoes
