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He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds…
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Farmers, faith leaders and scientists came together at the Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina‘s clergy retreat in January. They explored how the damage the Dust Bowl caused a climate scientist’s family farm affected his outlook, the connection between climate…
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Last week about 45 faith leaders from 10 denominations gathered at Christmount Conference Center in Black Mountain to explore Sabbath as restorative resistance with Dr. Norman Wirzba, experience Story Medicine with Laura Lengnick, learn climate science from Deke Arndt and…
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Clergy Creation Care Retreat: Growing Resilient Hearts and Communities Sign up Here Thursday, January 17, 2019, 8:15 AM- 6:00 PM (Discounted evening lodging on Wednesday and Thursday nights)Christmount Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC Designed with clergy in mind, this day-long retreat allows you…
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Clergy Creation Care Retreat: Inspiring Your Congregation to Care For God’s Creation Sign up Here Thursday, January 17, 2019, 8:15 AM- 6:00 PM Christmount Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC. (Discounted evening lodging on Wednesday and Thursday nights) Designed with clergy in mind, this…
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