MATERIALISM
The third module in our ‘Pattern’ journey nudges us into a better engagement with the material world. Throughout Lent we’re looking at the stewardship of resources, the climate crisis, patterns of consumption and our connections into global systems.
SUNDAY TEACHING
Talk 1 - “everything matters” (21st February 2021)
Talk 2 - “stewarding resource” (28th February 2021)
Talk 3 - “creation care”
(7th March 2021)
Talk 4 - “consumerism” (14th March 2021)
ENGAGE
For each session of teaching there ares notes, questions and suggested practices
to fuel further engagement by individuals and our midweek groups.
TAKE IT FURTHER
READ
Article: Embracing our Limits by Rowan Williams
Article: You are called to Bring About Flourishing by Institute for Faith, Work & Economics
Book: “Neither Poverty Nor Riches” by Craig Blomberg
Book: “Saying Yes to Life” by Ruth Valerio
Book: 'Time to Act' by Christian Climate Action
Book: 'Planetwise' by Dave Bookless
Book: ‘Consumer Detox’ by Mark Powley
Book: ‘The Locust Effect’ by Gary Haugen
Website: www.joyinenough.org
WATCH
Ruth Valerio lecture: Saying Yes to Life
Interviews by Ruth Valerio with guests on aspects of her book “Saying Yes to Life”
Christianity and Climate Change, a nine-part film series with discussion guide for groups, with world renowned climate scientist and Christian Katharine Hayhoe: www.tearfund.org/climatefilms
“The Lorax” film
IJM “Slave free videos” on coffee, chocolate, electronics, seafood and clothing
LISTEN
Nomad Podcast Episode: “We really existed and we really did this.”
How to avoid a climate disaster by Bill Gates
JOIN & SUPPORT