Events
Events for June

In 1992 the world's biggest ever political gathering - the Rio
Earth Summit - marked one of the first times that world leaders met
to discuss the environment. Twenty years later, they're meeting
again for Rio+20 to see how well they've done - and how much more
they need to do. In response, A Rocha, Tearfund, New Frontiers and
Jubilee+ have set up a series of discussion evenings to
look at the environment in the light of: the Bible basis; the
science behind the issues; and how we can all play a part in
responding, including calling on decision-makers to act to
eradicate poverty in a way that protects the environment.
Whose earth? speakers include Dave Bookless,
Ruth Valerio, Andy Lester, Elaine Storkey and Matthew Frost. They
will argue that while our faith reminds us that God created the
world, we have often failed to care for it as we should. The
problems often seem insurmountable, as greed and injustice appear
to reign. However, our faith also gives us hope that change is
possible.
The series moves around England this month as follows:
Southampton Highfield Church (June 12); Oxford St Aldate's Church
(June 13); the Jubilee Centre, Sheffield (also June
13); St Nic's Church, Nottingham (June 14); All Souls Church,
Langham Place, London (also June 14) and St Stephen's Church,
Twickenham (June 20). For directions to each venue, and specific
information about which speakers will be where, see the website.
There is no need to book, or any admission fee - those
interested may just turn up. Free tea, coffee and cake will also be
provided. All events start at 7.30pm.
Seeds is a Christian arts charity that believes that our
creativity enables us to see, meet and reflect God. Its primary
focus is to run retreat days for Christian artists, enabling them
to take time and space to develop their artistic skills and connect
with the source of their creativity.
The next of these events takes place in Barnet on June 30 (10am
- 4pm) and is entitled Our Place in Eternity.
Seeds was established in 1982 and has worked in churches, schools
and prisons to encourage creativity within communities, explore
creative worship and develop creative resources.
June costs have not yet been published, so keep an eye on http://www.seedscreative.org.uk/
for the details. Or to receive regular updates from the Seeds
team, subscribe to their newsletter by emailing
info@seedscreative.org.uk.