What a Time to be Alive
Dear Colleagues, wrote this to my local newspaper and it was printed. Wow, two in a row.This is a portent of the ICA/Acc77 Sustainability and Faith Forum planned in the fall. Getting faith and environment together seems like a natural. Just like the NRM and the NSV. What a Time to be Alive The One Earth Film Fest, in its closing event at Unity Temple, showed a powerful movie, named The Wisdom to Survive. The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. . The quote that stuck with me was by Joanna Macy: “If you want an adventure, boy, what a time to be alive!”. We live in a time of a major change in civilization as we move from a carbon economy to one that is finding a less destructive relationship to nature. It becomes clear to me that things are changing when I look at awareness and changes taking place in our faith institutions, typically a conserving dynamic in society. Examples include the much anticipated encyclical on climate change from Pope Francis. . Through this communication he will provide spiritual guidance to the world’s 1.1 billion Catholics. The Pope is timing the letter to influence this year’s crucial climate treaty talks in Paris. The transformational step may well be a massive mobilization of public opinion by the Vatican and other religions for collective action to safeguard the well-being of both humanity and the environment. Another example is the statements made by Katherine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States who has stated that to deny climate change based on "political interests" or "willful blindness is “Sinful". It’s decidedly wrong to use resources that have been given into our collective care in ways that diminish the ability of others to share in abundant life. My own United Methodist Bishop, Rev. Sally Dyck has published a book titled, A Hopeful Earth, in which she concludes, “we call on communities of faith to come together in small groups and as congregations to support and encourage one another as they do no harm, do good and stay in love with God in regard to carrying for the earth”. In order to renew the commitment of area faith communities to be custodians of creation Oak Park Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church along with Faith in Place, the Interfaith Green Network and the Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese of Chicago are sponsoring a different kind of revival, an Earth Revival, May 1 and 2. Friday night guest speaker, Rev, Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and an exceptional prophetic preacher will be present to launch the revival. Saturday afternoon a series of of workshops will be offered for congregations and individuals to help reduce our carbon footprints. All events are free and open to the public. More information and registration is available at www.euclidavenueumc.org Submitted by Richard Alton Oak Park resident and member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church Richard H.T. Alton 166 N. Humphrey Ave, Apt, 1N Oak Park, IL 60302 T:1.773.344.7172 richard.alton@gmail.com Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back Babe Ruth
Good one, Richard! Ken On May 9, 2015, at 5:54 PM, Richard via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote: Dear Colleagues, wrote this to my local newspaper and it was printed. Wow, two in a row. This is a portent of the ICA/Acc77 Sustainability and Faith Forum planned in the fall. Getting faith and environment together seems like a natural. Just like the NRM and the NSV. What a Time to be Alive The One Earth Film Fest, in its closing event at Unity Temple, showed a powerful movie, named The Wisdom toSurvive. The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. . The quote that stuck with me was by Joanna Macy: “If you want an adventure, boy, what a time to be alive!”. We live in a time of a major change in civilization as we move from a carbon economy to one that is finding a less destructive relationship to nature. It becomes clear to me that things are changing when I look at awareness and changes taking place in our faith institutions, typically a conserving dynamic in society. Examples include the much anticipated encyclical on climate change from Pope Francis. . Through this communication he will provide spiritual guidance to the world’s 1.1 billion Catholics. The Pope is timing the letter to influence this year’s crucial climate treaty talks in Paris. The transformational step may well be a massive mobilization of public opinion by the Vatican and other religions for collective action to safeguard the well-being of both humanity and the environment. Another example is the statements made by Katherine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States who has stated that to deny climate change based on "political interests" or "willful blindness is “Sinful". It’s decidedly wrong to use resources that have been given into our collective care in ways that diminish the ability of others to share in abundant life. My own United Methodist Bishop, Rev. Sally Dyck has published a book titled, A Hopeful Earth, in which she concludes, “we call on communities of faith to come together in small groups and as congregations to support and encourage one another as they do no harm, do good and stay in love with God in regard to carrying for the earth”. In order to renew the commitment of area faith communities to be custodians of creation Oak Park Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church along with Faith in Place, the Interfaith Green Network and the Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese of Chicago are sponsoring a different kind of revival, an Earth Revival, May 1 and 2. Friday night guest speaker, Rev, Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and an exceptional prophetic preacher will be present to launch the revival. Saturday afternoon a series of of workshops will be offered for congregations and individuals to help reduce our carbon footprints. All events are free and open to the public. More information and registration is available at www.euclidavenueumc.org Submitted by Richard Alton Oak Park resident and member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church Richard H.T. Alton 166 N. Humphrey Ave, Apt, 1N Oak Park, IL 60302 T:1.773.344.7172 richard.alton@gmail.comDon't let the fear of striking out hold you back Babe Ruth _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
What is the local paper?? Jim Wiegel A day without sunshine is like, you know, night., Unknown 401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353623-363-3277jfwiegel@yahoo.comwww.partnersinparticipation.com Upcoming ToP training opportunities in Arizona More info on: ToP® Facilitation Methods ToP® Strategic Planning: Mastering the Technology of Participation Register on line / see the ToP National ScheduleAICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP® courses The AZ ToP® Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday, of every month, 1-4 pm, at ACYR, 648 N. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003 From: Richard via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> To: dialogue Lists <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net>; Order Ecumenical <oe@wedgeblade.net> Cc: "twysocki@ica-usa.org" <twysocki@ica-usa.org>; Linda Alton <linda@mntop.us>; "kayalton@gmail.com" <kayalton@gmail.com>; Sally Stovall <sallystovall@gmail.com>; Christina Alton <teensflo@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2015 2:54 PM Subject: [Oe List ...] What a Time to be Alive <!--#yiv3052999040 .yiv3052999040hmmessage P{margin:0px;padding:0px;}#yiv3052999040 body.yiv3052999040hmmessage{font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri;}--> Dear Colleagues, wrote this to my local newspaper and it was printed. Wow, two in a row.This is a portent of the ICA/Acc77 Sustainability and Faith Forum planned in the fall. Getting faith and environment together seems like a natural. Just like the NRM and the NSV. What a Time to be Alive The One Earth FilmFest, in its closing event at Unity Temple, showed a powerful movie, named TheWisdom to Survive. Thefilm features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economicsand spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face ofclimate disruption. . The quotethat stuck with me was by Joanna Macy: “If you want an adventure, boy, what atime to be alive!”. We live in a time of a major change in civilization as we movefrom a carbon economy to one that is finding a less destructive relationship tonature. It becomes clear to me that things arechanging when I look at awareness and changes taking place in our faithinstitutions, typically a conserving dynamic in society. Examples include themuch anticipated encyclical on climate change from Pope Francis. . Through thiscommunication he will provide spiritualguidance to the world’s 1.1 billionCatholics. The Pope is timing the letter to influence this year’s crucialclimate treaty talks in Paris. The transformational step may well be a massivemobilization of public opinion by the Vatican and other religions forcollective action to safeguard the well-being of both humanity and theenvironment. Another example is the statements made by Katherine Jefferts SchoriPresiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States who has stated that to deny climate change based on "politicalinterests" or "willful blindness is “Sinful". It’s decidedly wrong to use resources thathave been given into our collective care in ways that diminish the ability ofothers to share in abundant life. My own United Methodist Bishop, Rev.Sally Dyck has published a book titled, AHopeful Earth, in which she concludes, “we call on communities of faith tocome together in small groups and as congregations to support and encourage oneanother as they do no harm, do good and stay in love with God in regard tocarrying for the earth”. In order to renew the commitment ofarea faith communities to be custodians of creation Oak Park Euclid AvenueUnited Methodist Church along with Faith in Place, the Interfaith Green Networkand the Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese of Chicago aresponsoring a different kind of revival, an EarthRevival, May 1 and 2. Friday night guest speaker, Rev, Dr. Otis Moss III,senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and an exceptionalprophetic preacher will be present to launch the revival. Saturday afternoon a series of of workshopswill be offered for congregations and individuals to help reduce our carbon footprints. All events are free and open to thepublic. More information andregistration is available at www.euclidavenueumc.org Submitted by Richard Alton Oak Park residentand member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church Richard H.T. Alton 166 N. Humphrey Ave, Apt, 1NOak Park, IL 60302T:1.773.344.7172richard.alton@gmail.comDon't let the fear of striking out hold you back Babe Ruth _______________________________________________ OE mailing list OE@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/oe-wedgeblade.net
Richard, These are great examples of ways in which some religious institutions are responding to what Naomi Klein calls the "civilizational wake-up call" of climate change, and there are others. Is it possible that this global challenge could be that which awakens local churches to renewal in the 21st century, and all of us to a renewed sense of ecumenism in a more profound and inclusive way than has ever before been experienced? If so, that would cast some positive light on what looks otherwise to be a dire situation. Thanks for informing us of this. Randy Sent from my iPad
On May 9, 2015, at 4:54 PM, Richard via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Colleagues, wrote this to my local newspaper and it was printed. Wow, two in a row.
This is a portent of the ICA/Acc77 Sustainability and Faith Forum planned in the fall. Getting faith and environment together seems like a natural. Just like the NRM and the NSV.
What a Time to be Alive
The One Earth Film Fest, in its closing event at Unity Temple, showed a powerful movie, named The Wisdom to Survive. The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. . The quote that stuck with me was by Joanna Macy: “If you want an adventure, boy, what a time to be alive!”. We live in a time of a major change in civilization as we move from a carbon economy to one that is finding a less destructive relationship to nature.
It becomes clear to me that things are changing when I look at awareness and changes taking place in our faith institutions, typically a conserving dynamic in society.
Examples include the much anticipated encyclical on climate change from Pope Francis. . Through this communication he will provide spiritual guidance to the world’s 1.1 billion Catholics. The Pope is timing the letter to influence this year’s crucial climate treaty talks in Paris. The transformational step may well be a massive mobilization of public opinion by the Vatican and other religions for collective action to safeguard the well-being of both humanity and the environment.
Another example is the statements made by Katherine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States who has stated that to deny climate change based on "political interests" or "willful blindness is “Sinful". It’s decidedly wrong to use resources that have been given into our collective care in ways that diminish the ability of others to share in abundant life. My own United Methodist Bishop, Rev. Sally Dyck has published a book titled, A Hopeful Earth, in which she concludes, “we call on communities of faith to come together in small groups and as congregations to support and encourage one another as they do no harm, do good and stay in love with God in regard to carrying for the earth”. In order to renew the commitment of area faith communities to be custodians of creation Oak Park Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church along with Faith in Place, the Interfaith Green Network and the Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese of Chicago are sponsoring a different kind of revival, an Earth Revival, May 1 and 2. Friday night guest speaker, Rev, Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and an exceptional prophetic preacher will be present to launch the revival. Saturday afternoon a series of of workshops will be offered for congregations and individuals to help reduce our carbon footprints. All events are free and open to the public. More information and registration is available at www.euclidavenueumc.org
Submitted by Richard Alton Oak Park resident and member of Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church
Richard H.T. Alton 166 N. Humphrey Ave, Apt, 1N Oak Park, IL 60302 T:1.773.344.7172 richard.alton@gmail.com Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back Babe Ruth _______________________________________________ Dialogue mailing list Dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net http://lists.wedgeblade.net/listinfo.cgi/dialogue-wedgeblade.net
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