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The 21st Year of ROQ: 2010

Published January 05, 2011 16:55

Theme: Green Church
What better day than Saint Patrick’s Day to discuss Christian concerns regarding the environment?
Throughout time Christians have considered themselves Stewards of God’s creation. Only recently is this responsibility being taken seriously and with an increasing sense of urgency. More so than secularists, Christians can provide a unique holistic and well-rounded approach drawing from their theology, spirituality, morality, music, as exemplified by the Church Fathers.


Participants in this year’s interactive conference will be presented with concrete illustrations, and will leave with an implementation kit in hand that can put into immediate practice in their churches. Spiritual and financial gains are imminent.


Wednesday March 17
8:00am Continental Breakfast with Fair Trade bananas
9:00am Morning Prayer with Catherine Gilbert
9:20am Welcome address from Anthony Mansour
9:30am Bilingual Plenary: Norman Lévesque
Green Pages of the Bible
10:30am Fair Trade coffee break
11:45am Lunch with local and organic products
1:00pm Workshop 1: Real Tools & Resources
Catherine Gilbert, Anthony Mansour
2:00pm Workshop 2: Environmental Action & Awareness in the Church
Odette Belval, Cindy Casey, Julie Lebnan
2:45pm Bilingual Plenary: Norman Lévesque, Anthony Mansour
3:15pm Reception with local wines & cheeses
Registration Information

SPEAKER
Norman Lévesque
A student in Master of Practical Theology and a meteorologist. Founder of Guardians of Creation and coordinator of the Green Church Project which supports churches in adopting better environmental practices.

ANIMATORS
Odette L. Belval
From the “Alonvert” (Going Green) social pastoral team, Catholic Diocese of Nicolet.

Cindy Casey
Member of the Green Church committee of Beaconsfield United Church.

Catherine Gillbert
Responsible for “Stewardship of the Environment”, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.

Julie Lebnan
Social pastoral animator from Chicoutimi, and also a profound militant ecologist.

Anthony Mansour
Executive Director of the Centre.



About ROQ
The Quebec Ecumenical Network (Réseau oecuménique du Québec – ROQ) is a forum where those interested in promoting Christian unity gather as brothers and sisters in Christ to share experiences and best practices in the areas of theological, pastoral, social and spiritual concerns.
The organization is informal with only as much structure as is necessary to plan the annual meetings. All who attend are considered members of the Network, whether layperson or professional.
This is the 21st year of ROQ.


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