The Value of Pastoral Renewal Leave
Rev. Matthew Smith recently returned from a renewal leave. He explains that it is more than a vacation; it is a time to deepen one's relationship with God.
Location: Oak Park: Euclid Ave UMC, 405 S Euclid Ave, Oak Park
Event Postponed. Stay tuned for details
Oak Park: Euclid Ave UMC
Event Postponed. Stay tuned for details
Sat. Oct. 4
9 a.m. - Noon
9 a.m. - Noon
Oak Park: Euclid Ave UMC
405 S Euclid Ave, Oak Park
Cost: $10
Continental breakfast and snacks will be served
The summit is an opportunity to:
- Experience a creation care worship service
- Connect with other creation care advocates
- Learn about solar projects happening across the conference
- Meet and talk with vendors
- Join breakout sessions on practical ways churches can become more eco-friendly
Keynote Speaker: Grace Hubbard, Climate Care Coordinaton, New England Conference of The United Methodist Church
Questions? Rev. Harriette Cross
Grace Hubbard
Grace Pugh Hubbard serves as Climate Care Coordinator for the New England UM Conference. She works closely with the Conference Creation Care Circle in three areas of engagement: Education and Eco-Spirituality, Energy Efficiency Opportunities, and Legislative Advocacy across the six states of New England. Grace brings to this work a heart for Creation Care and Environmental Justice after working years as an Artist Advocate for Social Justice. Grace and her husband Joel live in Essex, Vermont, and have four children and two grandchildren.