Cancellation Policy:
We certainly hope you'll be able to make it. A personalized coaching call can be arranged for early registrants who have to cancel. Does not apply to no-shows. If bad weather prompts road closures then refunds will be made.
Spread the Word:
Let the people in your congregation and community know about this event!
- Downloadable brochure
- Downloadable bulletin insert
Green Team Workshop for Church Leaders
A BridgeWorks Event
Co-Sponsored by: Church and Society Network Advocating for Peace with Justice, Laramie First United Methodist Church, On Sacred Ground of Laramie and Wyoming Association of Churches
7. Networking and support
6. Opening Worship with a Creation focus
5. Biblical foundations for Creation care
4. Practical information on how to form and fund your Green Team
3. Success stories from congregations that are going green
2. Healthy snacks, lunch and the book 7 Simple Steps to Green Your Church are included
1. A chance to preview and purchase brand new Green Church studies for children, youth and adults
Workshop Schedule
9:00am Registration and check-in. Fair trade coffee, organic teas, and healthy snacks
9:30am Welcome and Opening Worship with Wyoming Association of Churches
10:00am Session 1: Is Being Green Christian? Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter
11:00am Session 2: Forming and Funding Your Green Team Rev. Rebekah Simon-Peter
12:30pm Lunch (included)
1:00pm Session 3: We Did It! Panel and Discussion with Church Representatives
2pm Session 4: Break Out Groups (Choose 1)
1. The Church Takes a Stand: Denominational Reponses to Creation, led by Rev.
Linda Gertenbach
2. Green Tour of First United Methodist Church, led by Rev. Jeff Rainwater
3. Going Green in a Red State: How to Win Friends and Influence People, led by
Dr. Jeanette Baust
3:00pm Networking, Curriculum Preview and Book Signing
3:30pm Blessing and Sending Forth