Preaching with an Ecological Lens

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One of the most pressing issues of preachers today, is arguably, how to engage climate change and ecological issues in preaching. In this workshop Kim-Cragg will share her insights into challenges faced by those who wish to address the climate crisis from the pulpit. These challenges range from choosing scripture and interpretating it, to the predominance of human-centered theology, as well our own complicity in an economic system that promotes a consumerist lifestyle.

Once we examine the root causes of the problem, Kim-Cragg will propose five strategies that may help solve this problem. The five strategies can be remembered using the acronym of E.A.R.T.H. which stand for the Elements of Life, Animals in the Bible, Rhythm of Life, Tree of Life, and Hesed (God’s unconditional love).  Kim-Cragg will present this EARTH strategy from a postcolonial perspective that decentres the human arrogance and greed and emphasizes praxis…