Flourishing of Life for All

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Flourishing of Life for All

By JEM (Joint Ecological Ministry)

Date and time

Wed, Feb 7, 2018 4:30 PM - Thu, Feb 8, 2018 3:30 PM EST

Location

Mary Ward Centre

70 St. Mary St. Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J3 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Description

Joint Ecological Ministry (JEM) is a collaboration of religious communities and partners using their resources to promote caring for Creation and living within planetary limits.

On February 7 and 8, 2018, JEM will hold Flourishing of Life for All, a gathering with Heather Eaton to reflect on the power and responsibility of religious communities to be a prophetic voice for action on climate change. Ideas for collective action will be presented with a toolkit on how your Congregation can get involved.

To start our program, we are holding a special dinner for Community Leadership Teams and Treasurers with Heather Eaton.

Flourishing of Life for All:
How Are We Called to be a Prophetic Voice for Action on Climate Change?

Wednesday, February 7 - For Community Leadership Teams and Treasurers

4:45 pm - Arrival
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Dinner with Heather Eaton

Wednesday, February 7 - Public Lecture

7:30 to 9:00 pm - Public Lecture Flourishing of Life for All: How are we called to be a prophetic voice for action on climate change?

Thursday, February 9 - JEM gathering for representatives from religious congregations

9:00 to 9:30 am - Registration
9:30 am to 3:30 pm - JEM Programming for representatives of religious congregations including an address from Heather Eaton and a call to action with CPJ (breaks and lunch will be taken during the day)

Registration Costs:

$25+fees for Dinner + Free Public Lecture (Wednesday only)
$45+fees for Dinner, Free Public Lecture, + JEM Gathering (Wednesday and Thursday)
$25+fees for Free Public Lecture + JEM Gathering (Thursday only)

REGISTER BY JANUARY 26!


FAQs

What is JEM?

Joint Ecological Ministry (JEM) is a collaboration of religious communities and partners using their resources to promote caring for Creation and living within planetary limits.

Since our formation in 2014, JEM has sought to bring together leaders, treasurers, and JPIC representatives of religious communities to reflect on how we can use our resources to influence carbon emissions and alleviate climate change. We have explored divestment from fossil fuels, investment in green alternatives, shareholder engagement, Laudato Si, and the Paris climate talks. Each gathering has further enriched the conversation between communities on how we can make a difference.


Who is Dr. Heather Eaton?

Dr. Eaton is a professor at Saint Paul University. She has a PhD in ecology, feminism, theology and religious pluralism. Her recent work looks at religious imagination, evolution, Earth dynamics, peace and conflict studies on gender, ecology, religion, animal rights and non-violence.


Can I share this event with members of my Congregation not on Leadership?

Members of congregations who are not on Leadership are welcome to attend the public lecture and Thursday programming. Please share this link: https://jemevent.eventbrite.ca for their details and registration.


What if I have already registered for Thursday's event but also want to come to the dinner?

Simply register here for just the dinner portion.


How do I register for just the public lecture?

Registration for the public lecture is not required.


What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The Mary Ward Centre is best accessed by TTC. It is a short walk from Bay or Museum subway station.

Parking is not available at The Mary Ward Centre.
For your reference, below is a list of some of the underground parking lots in the surrounding area:

What are my accommodation options?

We have secured a group rate of $149 + tax per night at Town Inn Suites for a luxury king or queen suite. You can book a room by clicking the link or calling 1-800-387-2755. Please refer to the "Sisters of St. Joseph" group for the discount. Parking is available at the hotel for $30 + tax per day.

Planet Traveler is an affordable hostel with private rooms that is a half hour walk or 10 minute drive from the Centre.

There are also several options available through Airbnb


How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can email jemcanada@outlook.com

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