There is increasing attention to the fear and anxiety caused by climate change. It manifests in a variety of ways, causing both physical and emotional distress. If you feel these effects directly, or if you experience them through your grandchildren, coworkers or neighbours, we invite you into a day of helpful learning. Spend a hope-filled day with Dr. McCarroll learning about biophilia, eco-literacy and other protective practices.
Time: 9am to 3:30 pm on November 10, 2023
Lunch: A farm-to-table buffet is included. Please let us know about any food restrictions when you register.
Cost: Please choose the fee most appropriate for your circumstances:
Actual cost $55 per person
Subsidized cost $25 per person
Tickets: To register call Scott our Events Manager 519-824-7898 or email events@crieffhills.com
Accessibility: Please alert us to any special needs or requests so that we can make you comfortable when you arrive.
*Note that some of this day will be spent outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
About the Facilitators
Rev. Dr. Pam McCarroll is Professor of Practical Theology at Emmanuel College, Toronto School of Theology. Pam’s major research and teachings have focused on the intersections of suffering and hope in shaping healing practices and life together as communities and global citizens. Lately, her research is focusing more on the climate crisis and practical theology.
Rev. Konnie Vissers is a minister in the PCC currently working on her PhD in Practical Theology. She has previous served in three local congregations, and as Clerk of the Presbytery of Hamilton. Konnie enjoys being outdoors with her husband, two daughters, and dog; and she recently started "The Children's Garden Collective," to promote food security, environmental education, and spirituality through the act of urban gardening in Hamilton.