
Table Talk
III
Table Talks are three-part events:
1. STUDY SESSION videos engage a challenging topic deeply
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2. SPIRITUAL PRACTICE videos invite time with God for reflection
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3. EVENT NIGHT will take place in-person and Zoom
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May 18, 2022
Climate, Creation, & Responsiblity
Table Talks are 3-part events.
There are Study Sessions to explore the concept, a Spiritual Practice to help participants contextualize the concept, and an Event Night to gather together to discuss the concept.
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After the two foundational Table Talks (Constructive Conversations and Seeing Together) we wade into our first issue-specific discussion: climate change.
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In this Table Talk, we will explore the Christian response to climate change. What is our responsibility in creation? Is climate change an issue for the Church? How can we play a role in this global challenge? In our Study Session, we will explore some biblical foundations for human responsibility in creation care. Then, we will listen to multiple perspectives on a Christian view of the climate crisis. After exploring the conversational landscape, we will be invited into Spiritual Practice. How can we see our relationship with creation as a part of our faith? Come, take a walk with us, and reflect with God in creation. At last, we come to our Event Night at Valle Crucis Conference Center, where we will take a meditative hike to a waterfall before discussing the matters at hand with love and attentiveness. Sign up to attend in-person or online.
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STUDY SESSION​:
Biblical Foundations for Creation Care​
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RESOURCES FOR TTIII DISCUSSION:
Green Conservatives: Chris Bernard of American Conservation Coalition
Becoming Rooted: Randy Woodley on His New Book of Daily Reflections
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FURTHER RESOURCES:
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The Land is Not Empty by Sarah Augustine
Earthwise: A Guide to Hopeful Creation Care by Calvin B. DeWitt
Stewards of Eden by Sandra L. Richter
Can You Feel the Mountains Tremble? A Healing the Land Handbook by Dr. Suuqiina
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE​:
Walking Prayer​
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EVENT NIGHT​:
The Hot Topic of Climate Change
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