Is the New Jerusalem a Green City?
Oct 31, 2009
Will Wynn
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN 2010
Former Austin Mayor Will Wynn presents the case for our moral obligation to vigorous action in the face of obvious climate change Saturday morning, October 31, at Seminary of the Southwest, 502 E. 32nd Street.
Wynn's talk - "Is the New Jerusalem a Green City?" - will take place in the seminary's Knapp Auditorium from 9am to noon. Subtitled "Faith, Hope and Sustainability in an Age of Global Warming," the event is open to the public without charge (donations are welcome) - a green gift to the Austin community from Seminary of the Southwest and its Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation (CCMV). Fifty persons from the Austin area are enrolled in CCMV degree programs that offer part-time study toward a master's degree in spiritual formation, counseling and chaplaincy/pastoral care.
Please note This event - part of CCMV's Saturday at the Center series - is free but please register by clicking here to ensure an accurate headcount beforehand.
Wynn's technical presentation (powerful photos, graphs/charts, video sequences, etc) is "based on the science regarding humanity's role in ‘global warming' or ‘climate change' and therefore what are we going to do about it? What is our moral obligation as individuals and communities to take action?" Wynn said.
Dr. Scott Bader-Saye, professor of Christian ethics and moral theology at Southwest, will offer a response to Wynn's talk. He will then join professors Anthony Baker (theology), Micah Jackson (preaching) and Jana Strukova (Christian education and formation) in a panel session discussion moderated by seminary academic dean Alan Gregory.
Elizabeth Freese, a Southwest graduate and co-founder of eco/social justice Deep Conversion Communications (www.deepconversion.net) in Austin, will round out the panel. The group will explore how Christian discipleship in the city is life lived in hope for the "New Jerusalem."
Seminary visitors parking is in a lot at the southeast corner of Duval and 32nd Street with entrance off 32nd.
Two-time Austin mayor who championed numerous municipal environmental programs, Wynn is now a principal with LPB Energy Management, which helps large governmental and institutional clients measure, report and reduce energy costs and usage, improving their bottom line and environmental sustainability. Wynn chaired the U.S. Conference of Mayors' energy committee for five years and helped drive national debate on federal energy policy and climate protection.
Weblinks to Speakers and Panelists
Will Wynn -- WillWynn.com
Elizabeth Freese (Class of 2008) -- deepconversion.net
