Creation Care Conference in April
Almost sold out! The Church of Ireland is hosting a key conference on Creation Care featuring leading theologians and practitioners on April 8 this year.
The Irish Churches Creation Care Conference features the leading theologian Revd Dr Chris Wright, and distinguished climate scientist Prof Katharine Hayhoe. They will explore the Biblical and Christian understanding of Creation Care and our response to the climate and nature emergency.
Leading mission practitioners from the Church of Ireland, Church of England, Christian Aid, Trócaire, and Tearfund will help delegates think about mission, cultural change, connecting with youth, and how to link the global challenge to the local church.
A panel of senior church leaders made up of Dr David Bruce, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; Dr Sehr Yambasu, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland; Bishop Martin Hayes, Laudato Si’ coordinating bishop for the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop John McDowell, Primate of All Ireland, will discuss ‘What’s next?’, as churches develop action plans for sustainability. Workshops and Q&A sessions will allow interaction and delegates to input to the debate.
The conference coordinator, Stephen Trew said, “This conference is an excellent opportunity for leaders from all the churches in Ireland to gather and learn from experts on Creation Care. More than ever we need to take action, and this conference will help us develop action plans and mission opportunities in response to the climate and nature crisis.”
The conference runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm on Friday April 8 in the Dromantine Conference Centre in Newry. Lunch is included with the £20 conference fee and places are limited so please book early.
Bed and Breakfast is available the night before for those who need to travel to Newry. Relevant COVID–19 protocols will be followed.
To book please visit: http://creationcareconference.eventbrite.co.uk