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   A Date for your Diary!

Some 200 years ago, a Native American Chief said that to harm the Earth is to pour contempt upon its Creator. At the time, these words referred to the way in which white settlers in the United States were prepared to kill buffalo for sport rather than for need whilst building cities, roads and railroads scarring the landscape. Today, we are aware that the behaviour of humankind is threatening the very existence of society and the natural environment.

‘Think of a World…’ is an environmental conference to be held in Church Stretton, Shropshire from the 24th to 26th November. The conference will focus on climate change, impacts and action through key speakers, workshops, activities and an exhibition. Speakers include the Secretary of State for Climate Change and Environment Ian Pearson MP, President and Vice President of the Methodist Church Conference – Revd Graham Carter and Dudley Coates. There will also be a locally produced, animal friendly, organic and fairly traded café open all day on the Saturday. 

‘Think of a World…’
THINK of the ways we and society impact on the Earth
THINK what we want the world to look like in future years
THINK how we can achieve this vision by taking action individually and working together
PLEDGE with others to take action and learn more about how

The conference is being organised by the Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton District of the Methodist Church but everyone with an interest in the environment, climate change, and how we can take action is invited to attend and will be made welcome.

For more information on the conference or if you would like to attend, please e-mail or phone Katherine Shepherd:

E-mail: Katherine@mea.org.uk

Tel: 01743 246007

There will be no charge to attend.

The Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton District is grateful to all individuals and organisations helping to prepare for this important conference, and to acknowledge with thanks the sponsorship received from Shropshire County Council, Worcestershire County Council and Wyre Forest District Council.

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