St. Mathews Anglican Church asked us to share this upcoming event:<\/p>\n
“This program, geared for adults and teens, builds on Rev. Dowd\u2019s two TEDx talks and material in his bridge-building book, Thank God for Evolution, which was endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists, noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across the spectrum. Grounded in an ecological interpretation of Big History, this program centers on fidelity to the future and how to stay sane, sober, and inspired to act locally and become ever more resilient in chaotic and contracting times.<\/p>\n
DESCRIPTION: A \u201cdeep sustainability\u201d interpretation of Big History is vital for staying sane, sober, and inspired in contracting and confusing times. An evidence-based \u201csacred realism\u201d can help us accept what is inevitable, avoid what is futile, and be a blessing to friends, family, and community in an uncertain world. Given our impact on Earth\u2019s climate, the seas, and other species, we are already in the early stages of, what could be called, The Great Reckoning. The good news is that this could also be The Great Homecoming: The prodigal species, after squandering our inheritance, comes home to Reality. This dynamic, multi-media presentation bridges the gap between head and heart and celebrates the convergence of science, inspiration, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
Rev. Michael Dowd is bestselling eco-theologian and pro-science, pro-future evangelist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, Discover, and on television nationally. Michael and his science writer, evolutionary educator, and fellow climate activist wife, Connie Barlow, have spoken to some 2,500 groups throughout North America since 2002.<\/p>\n
Michael has delivered two TEDx talks and a program at the United Nations. He has also conducted an acclaimed online conversation series: ‘The Future Is Calling Us to Greatness.'”<\/p>\n
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