September 1st is an international day of prayer for the care of creation and the beginning of our observance of the season of creation. Rosh HaShanah begins September 11th and commemorates the birth of the world. As we enter a sacred time on the Jewish and Christian calendars we hope you will join for an interfaith conversation about how our theology and faith practice can inform how we advocate and care for the earth.

Mother Megan and Rabbi Amanda will facilitate guest presenters Rabbi Melissa Hoffman, Moshe Kornfeld and Deacon Linda Brown, who all work at the intersection of their respective faiths and the environment. After short presentations from the guests, participants will break out into interfaith groups to continue the conversation. This will be fully online via Zoom (link here), so join us over your lunch hour to learn how Jews and Christians can come together and care for the place we all call home!

Rabbi Melissa Hoffman is Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Food Ethics (or CJFE). Holding an M.A. in Jewish Studies and an M.S. in Animals and Public Policy, she brings a unique blend of Jewish leadership and food systems expertise to community-based advocacy. She has published work on Jewish food and environmental ethics in the The Progressive,Jewish Telegraphic Agency, The Forward, and the Jewish Journal.

Moshe Kornfeld is the Founder and Executive Director of Colorado Jewish Climate Action. Moshe has studied at many institutions of higher Jewish learning and holds a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of Michigan. He has taught courses on American Jewish life and the intersections of religion, environmentalism, and politics.

The Reverend Linda Brown is an environmental biologist and a Deacon in the Episcopal Church, currently assigned to Cathedral Ridge camp and retreat center in Woodland Park. She is passionate about education and advocacy for the environment around us, integrating spirituality and science to inspire a holistic view of the Christian faith."