SWRC Retiree Gathering

What does bold discipleship and daring justice look like in the midst of a Climate Crisis?

As people of faith, and as members of the ‘earth community’ how are we called to faithful action and witness?

Join us to:  explore some of the ways the church is working towards Climate Advocacy as a faithful response to Climate in Crisis; and discern ways that we can work together for a better world.

You are invited to gather in person at St. Andrew’s United Church, located at 117 Bloor St. East, in Toronto. (MAP).  If you are using TTC, get off at Yonge Street, walk west on the South side. OR…. use the drop off and underground parking available off Hayden Street.

We hope to see you soon.

Blessings,

Wenh-In Ng, Ross Carson, Dale Young and Robin Wardlaw – planning team

 

Our Special Guest Speakers:

Rev. Dr. Alydia Smith  is a worship leader, educator, caregiver, mother, and Jesus-follower who works at the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada supporting worship and faith formation ministries. She is a tuba player who holds a bachelor’s in music from Western University, a master’s in divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology, and a doctorate in worship from Drew University under the mentorship of Donald Hilliard and Leonard Sweet. Alydia loves learning and crafting and is always looking for new opportunities to grow and create.

 

 

Conor Russell works at the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada in the Global Partnership Team, supporting sustainable development and global humanitarian response efforts. Previously, he has worked as a United Church of Canada COP28 Mobilizer, Climate Motivator Coordinator, and engaged the World Council of Churches as a Steward and a participant at their Eco-School – all experiences he will be sharing more about today. Conor likes to pair his global work with local volunteerism in poverty alleviation, family and children’s services, community organizing/advocacy, and queer arts and athletics.

 

 

 

Registration

While this event is free, registration is required. Deadline to register is Friday, November 8, 2024