Advent, Climate, and Action: Igniting Fire in Our Bones

“The restoring of persons to healthy or right relationships with God, others, themselves, and the earth is at the heart of the purpose of your journey as a people of faith.” D&C 163:2b 

Public advocacy is one of the key actions for making a difference in addressing the current climate crisis. But few of us feel comfortable, or qualified, and often we wonder how it fits with our Christian principles of peace. The Advent season is a good time to reflect on the Biblical roots of taking non-violent direct action for justice. Rachie and Mike of Great Britain’s Christian Climate Action will share the Biblical roots from the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. People of faith made courageous decisions in the past. They risked something new. Now it’s our turn to risk something new!

This webinar is presented by the North American Climate Justice Team. Our speakers are Rachie Ross, from Christian Climate Action, and Mike Mullins.  

Christian Climate Action is a nonprofit organization in Great Britain taking meaningful action in the face of imminent and catastrophic climate breakdown. Inspired by Jesus’ examples of social justice action, they engage in public witness, nonviolent protest and civil disobedience to urge those in power to make the changes needed to decrease carbon emissions. 

Rachie Ross is an active member of Christian Climate Action and a trustee for Operation Noah. She has also co -founded CCPAST (Climate Child Protection and Safeguard Team).  As a theologian she is motivated by the biblical mandate for non-violent direct action and provides her understanding of Hebrew scripture as the foundation for Christian ethical action.  

Mike Mullins is a leadership coach and spiritual retreat facilitator. His background is in Catholic mysticism and psychology.  For Mike the key to rewilding the earth, to reversing biodiversity loss and the effects of climate change, is a spiritual challenge.  He will share with us New Testament stories that demonstrate appropriate, direct, non-violent action to address injustice.   

Although Rachie and Mike are firmly grounded in the Christian faith and will use Christian scripture as the foundation for their presentation, they are both committed to interfaith dialogue.  We can all learn from one another and share our mutual concern and compassion for all life.  People of all faith traditions are welcome.

Register: https://cofchristclimatejustice.org/register 
Learn about the team: https://cofchristclimatejustice.org/