EARTHKEEPING NEWS A NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY Volume Eight, Number Six September/October 1999 Coming Up St. Paul MN, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15 AT THE THRESHOLD: BODIES IN SACRED TIME AND SPACE, a Program of Wisdom Ways Resource Center for Sprituality, in 4 sessions — Holy Summons: the Call to Authenticity; Narrow Places: The Call to Risk; Returning to the Depths: The Call to Re-member our Embodied Souls; and The Call to Whole Community. Contact Wisdom Ways, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul MN 55105; 651/690-8830. Bangor PA, October 15 - 17 CELTIC SPIRITUALITY AND THE BOOK OF CREATION, led by Philip and Alison Newell, explores the Celtic tradition as a way of connecting the mystery of God with the mystery of Creation. Contact Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, 2495 Fox Gap Rd, Bangor PA 18013; 610/588-8410. Wallingford PA, October 24 - 29 LIVING ECOLOGICALLY AS IF THE WHOLE EARTH MATTERED, a weeklong course led by artist and educator Hazel Lafleur-Vetter at Pendle Hill, a Quaker study center. Within the context of the Universe Story, this class teaches organic gardening, composting, community activism, whole foods cooking, permaculture, habitat restoration, socially responsible investing, solar cooking, and more. Call (800)742-3150 ext. 142; or write Pendle Hill, 338 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford PA 19086-6099. Eugene OR, November 5 - 7 JUBILEE! RESTORE THE LAND; Third Annual "A Place at the Table" conference, sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns, will focus on the meaning of Jubilee for creating a food system of true abundance for all creation — farmers, consumers, farmworkers and the land. Keynote: "Restore Humanity to the Earth." Conference features a field trip, worship, dialogue, and workshops on the role of churches in creating a more just and sustainable food system. Call Jenny, 503/233-8318; or write INEC, 0245 SW Bancroft , Suite B, Portland OR 97201. April 30 - May 7, 2000 Next year's Soil and Water Stewardship Week, theme Community Waters. For packets, write NACD Service Center, PO Box 855, League City TX 77574 Home     Table of Contents