National Conference: ARRCC

The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) invite you to:

Faith in Action | National Conference 2019

Date: Friday 8 November to Sunday 10 November 2019
Location: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St Barton, Canberra, ACT 2600

Exciting news – registrations are now open to attend the inaugural national conference of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC)! ARRCC is a multi-faith grassroots organisation dedicated to action to address the climate emergency. The Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture is kindly offering their venue in Barton for free on the weekend of November 8 – 10.

The Conference will be an opportunity to hone the skills and capacity of people of faith to take action on the climate crisis more effectively. It will serve to:

• Build knowledge, skills and confidence to organise at a local level, especially politically (nonpartisan)
• Inspire people to act on the climate emergency
• Empower people of diverse faiths to take ARRCC-inspired action together
• Help form and strengthen active local groups

Conference participants will share and learn with the help of inspirational campaigners, skilled community organisers, school climate strikers, faith leaders and experts in their fields. Academic speakers are Prof Lesley Hughes covering climate science today; Assoc Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Miriam Pepper on religious responses in the Islamic and Christian traditions, and Dr James Whelan facilitating discussion on the special role people of faith can play in addressing the climate emergency.

Josh Creaser from Tipping Point, Tejopala Rawls, Dr James Whelan and Thea Ormerod will facilitate workshops in community organising skills. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and contribute, with breaks in which people can network with each other. When you leave, you will be clearer on where you might best contribute in your own contexts.

Details and how to register

Registration of $120 concession, $220 full price, $260 passionate will cover all meals and tea breaks, except breakfasts. Food provided will be vegetarian with vegan options. No alcohol will be served, and a prayer room is available at the venue.

The conference does not have any hotel accommodation deal, so please arrange your own accommodation. If cost is a consideration, we recommend that you explore Airbnb or Stayz as options. For further inquiries contact info@arrcc.org.au

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