Faithful Resilience- Episcopal Conference Center

All are welcome to gather for this day of celebration and nourishment as we build community to continue our work of creation justice. This Earth Day gathering will feature conversation with Debra Rienstra, author of Refugia Faith, coalition building conversations, and a Wild Worship practice. Debra Rienstra’s most recent book is Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth (Fortress 2022), a book that combines theology, nature writing, and biological principles to consider how Christians must adapt our faith and practice for a climate-altered planet. She is professor of English at Calvin University, where she has taught since 1996, specializing in early British literature and creative writing. Her forthcoming book, Refugia Church, will appear in 2027. Lunch will be provided with gluten free and vegetarian options available. There is no smoking on the campus, and pets (although deeply loved) are invited to stay home. Please register by April 1st. There is no fee to attend this event! A recording of Debra’s address will be made available for registered attendees after the event, and there will be an online discussion of her presentation online on April 15th for those not able to attend in person. REGISTER