Sunday, January 13, 2013

Dr. Brabson at Christ Lutheran

At the last Care for Creation meeting, we joked about how Lutherans really like the word "steward" (are we the only faith community that utilizes this term so readily?).  But there's a definite reason why this term works so well--every definition of "steward" entails someone who is caring for or managing something.  We truly are stewards of this earth!  God has enabled us to be the caretakers of our spectacular world...what a humbling task we have been called to perform.

But we also need help because ignorance and good, old fashioned stubbornness continue to permeate our culture that increasingly becomes (willingly!) dependent on unhealthy habits.  Arguably, the  simplest and most inherent purpose of education is that it never ends for those who seek it.  Being a steward of the earth also means being open to life long learning. 

With all of this in mind, Christ Lutheran Church has worked in cooperation with Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light to schedule a visit with Dr. Bennet B. Brabson, Professor Emeritus from Indiana University Bloomington, who will join us on Sunday, January 20th at 3 p.m. to talk about how climate change is intrinsically connected to life in Kokomo, Indiana.  (Climate change is not synonymous with the term global warming, mind you!) 

Regardless of personal beliefs, what a unique opportunity for the Kokomo and surrounding communities to engage in dialogue with someone who is so well versed in a topic that we cannot in good faith ignore.  Please join us!


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