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Protecting What We Love:
Spirituality, God’s Creation, and Making a Difference
with Mishka Lysack and Julia Kilpatrick
“We know from experience that we will exploit what we merely value, but that we will protect what we love.” – Wendell Berry
In nature, we experience restoration and peace. In the Bible, we see how caring and deeply protective God is of creation. But creation is under serious threat from environmental problems and climate change. Are our spirituality and our love of nature linked? Can we deepen our spirituality through gardening, cooking soup, or writing our MP?
In this ground-breaking event, two leaders from two generations will lead us into an inspiring dialogue about spirituality and protecting creation, exploring our stories as pathways into hope, faith, and empowerment. We will learn how to deepen our spirituality and make a difference as guardians of creation.
MISHKA LYSACK an assistant professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, recently granted the University’s “Excellence in Teaching Award”,
is also an Anglican priest with a background in spirituality, Hebrew Bible studies, and ecological spirituality. He has a PhD from McGill University in Education and Social Work, specializingin adult learning and reflection processes.
JULIA KILPATRICK is media manager for the Pembina Institute, and the communications lead for the climate change and renewable energy teams. Julia’s prior experience as a news reporter, producer, and feature writer for media outlets across Eastern Canada includes CBC Radio in Ottawa and the Montreal Gazette. As a journalist, Julia regularly covered environmental initiatives, green technology, government regulations, and social justice. Julia holds a Master of Journalism from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English literature and environmental studies from the University of Ottawa.
Course Fee: $300
Sponsored by Sorrento Centre
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