Engaging a Religious Community: A Story of One Small Group _____________________________ The Task Force on Animals A subcommittee of the Bishop’s Committee.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Creating a Vocation Culture Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB. Activities & Programs: Educating and Evangelizing.

Advertisements

…being the presence of Christ

Grade 6 Chapter 6 The Liturgical Year.

Our witness would be hopelessly inadequate if we had not first contemplated his face. (NMI 16)

Shaping up for Mission November 2009 Synod meeting North Western Synod.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults An Introduction St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Wildwood, Florida.

1 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS RCIA begins on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the 8:00am Mass. Call Gene Gallant, RCIA Coordinator at

Education for Discipleship Brownwood District Training January 31, 2010.

PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL FOR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT  WE ARE A EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY, A PEOPLE DIVERSE IN BACKGROUND UNITED TOGETHER AS CATHOLIC CHRISTIANS.

YEAR 4 Local Church – Community COMMUNITY. YEAR 4 Local Church – Community COMMUNITY LF1 Jesus chooses people to work with him LF2 The parish community.

Diocese of Broken Bay Synod Parish Pastoral Council Meetings February 2011 © M. Leahy Integroe Partners.

Lifelong faith Formation for The Whole Parish Community

Called by faith to act with generous hearts The Lent Appeal 2012.

CRS Rice Bowl: Lent Agenda Program Overview CRS Rice Bowl and Pope Francis CRS Rice Bowl 2014 What makes CRS Rice Bowl a success? Questions/Discussion.

The Diocese of Central Newfoundland A Pastoral Power Point From Bishop David Torraville.

Exploring Evangelistic

Formal Assessment Spring 2015 Giving – Lent/Easter.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE Spiritual growth is the very heart of the League and the essence of its existence. The patroness of the League.

Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States

Celebrate Ministry! Ministry... The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee is one of many ways the CRC shares Christ’s love. Home Missions Back To.

Digitally-Enabled & Online Faith Formation John Roberto

Lay Leaders Guidelines for Leading your Congregation 2013 The Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Leadership Training Event 2014 Saturday, January 11 th 9:30 AM Davis Christian Life Center.

The Way of St. Paul Diocese of New Jersey. “ Christian faith formation is a lifelong journey with Christ, in Christ, and to Christ. Lifelong Christian.

Establishing a Culture of Priestly and Religious Vocations 1 FIVE STAR PROGRAM.

Transforming Lives Transforming Communities From Lent 2008.

Children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is a gift. Psalm 127:4 (BCP) Nurture of THE CHILD.

MODELS OF INTERGENERATIONAL MINISTRY & FAITH FORMATION The Future of Intergenerational Christian Faith Formation October 9-11, 2014.

An Overview of our Ministry. World Renew, compelled by God's passion for justice and mercy, joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile.

Come and See Diocesan Renewal Process Dear Children, I would like to invite you to join me on a journey for the next 5 years. This journey.

The most popular religion in Italy

Mission Plan Convention Update The Rev. Paige Blair, Mike Collier.

The Domestic Church The Church Course Document # TX

Horizons O Lord our God, look with favor upon your pilgrim people in the Diocese of Maryland. Help our lay ministers, deacons, priests, and bishops.

Easter is celebrated with fervor in Catholic Croatia especially in Dalmatia. In some ways it is considered more religious and more serious than Christmas.

Background: On Home Mission Sunday we pray for our Church in England and Wales. It is estimated that there are 4 million Catholics in this country but.

REIMAGINING FAITH FORMATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY John Roberto

Transfiguration PREP Lesson Plan

What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple “ Of Jesus”? Discipleship means: One who follows Jesus and his teachings through any circumstances or upcoming situations.

Reaching out to Faith Communities Parts I and II A Webinar Presentation April 19, 2011.

Churches seeking Reconciliation and Peace Kingston, Jamaica, May , 2011.

FACES OF FAITH Areiac sharing item.

“Asking with Passion and without Apology” A Spiritual Approach to Stewardship based on the writings of A Spiritual Approach to Stewardship based on the.

The Door of Mercy The Door of Mercy is a special Holy Door which Pope Francis has asked to be opened in every Diocese at the start of the Year of Mercy.

A simplified Discussion. Identity Formation Why Identity? We all need identity Christ formed the church identity If not actively formed, will be left.

Getting Started on the Genesis Covenant Introduction Genesis Covenant 2 Mike Schut Economic and Environmental Affairs Officer

 We are disciples of Christ  empowered by the Spirit  glorifying God  rejoicing in service  We rely on Holy Spirit and on Scriptures  We proclaim.

Climate Change. Urgent Critical Problem Pope’s Interventions Care of Creation 2015 Papal Encyclical on Care of Creation July 2015 Pope to speak at the.

Jesus the Master Planter Chapter 1 The GOSPEL ECC Church Plant Training The Message and Mission of Jesus should shape the Message and Mission of every.

COMPREHENSIVE STEWARDSHIP A Program of Spiritual Development.

1.3 – Catholicism Practices. Beliefs Practices Places and Things People.

Best Stewardship Practices Commission for Stewardship and Development Diocese of Olympia, Seattle, Washington.

 Episcopal Diocese of California 2014 Proposed Budget: Stewarding Our Common Mission.

Year 3 Topic webs Spring term.

Year 6 Topic webs Spring term.

Year 4 Topic webs Spring term.

RESOURCES FOR ANY TIME OF YEAR 2

CP2 Unit #5 Conscience Take attendance Spontaneous prayer – volunteer?

Sustainable September

Caring for Creation Rogation Sunday, 2018.

LEARNING INTENTION I am learning to analyse some teachings and actions of Jesus depicted in New Testament texts that reveal aspects of God’s nature. Sacred.

Available Grants and Loans

Vestry Motion & Advocacy Workshop: Affordable Housing and Homelessness

Priorities for the next three years: January 2019 –December 2021

Build your Character Bishop Justus Time + Effort = Success

Build your Character Bishop Justus

The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center

Liturgy and Sacraments

PROCLAIM WESTMINSTER.

adult faith formation & Adults as formers of faith

Presentation transcript:

Engaging a Religious Community: A Story of One Small Group _____________________________ The Task Force on Animals A subcommittee of the Bishop’s Committee on the Environment in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia (western Washington state)

Excerpt from RESOLUTION D015: Merciful & Humane Treatment of God’s Creatures __________________________________________ ”…urge Diocesan Environmental Commissions …to provide information to educate our congregations about decisions that would affect the lives and health of endangered species, farmed food animals and domesticated animals…”

___________

Saint Francis Day materials: Bulletin Insert Liturgy with blessing of the animals Sermon Sunday school lesson Prayers

Church Calendar Projects ___________ Christmas Card Service project suggestions

Suggestions for Compassionate Eating Keeping an Environmentally Kind Kitchen Choosing Local, Organic, Simple Food Eating with Compassion for God's Creatures Responding to a Hungry and Thirsty World Embracing Christian Hospitality Prayer & Fasting during Holy Week Lenten Discipline

Easter’s Gentle Eggs Grant Hen & eggless cooking/baking education

Thanksgiving Eating Together: Christian Hospitality in a Dietarily Diverse Society

Cathedral Day Activities: Animal Lyrics to favorite hymns Face Painting Animal costume contest

Church Calendar Projects __________________________________________ Saint Francis Day Thanksgiving Christmas Lent Easter Cathedral Day

Upcoming Projects __________________________________________ Website Online Book Group Online Retreats Interfaith Wildlife Workshop Advocacy Letters

Mission Statement of the Task Force on Animals __________________________________________ Recognizing that each animal life is beloved by God the Creator, the Task Force on Animals assists the Diocese of Olympia in honoring the sacredness of all animals and seeking the reconciliation of all creation.

What We Do __________________________________________ + Celebrate the sacredness and worth of all animals + Give voice to every creature by advocating for love, compassion and justice for all animals + Encourage understanding of ways humans and animals affect each other and the environment + Educate about cruelty, neglect and disregard toward animals + Support spiritual needs during times of animal adoption, blessing, illness, death, or grief

Lessons Learned __________________________________________ Engage people through what we have in common Be inviting and inclusive (not confrontational) Inspire compassion (not guilt) Find small ways people can make changes that are easy, practical, and sustainable for them Stress the idea that one person can make a difference Be persistent and patient

Contact Information ______________________ Moira Fulton The Task Force on Animals A subcommittee of the Bishop’s Committee on the Environment In the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia (western Washington state)