October 22, 2002
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— A biblical perspective on environmental stewardship will be presented at a lunch-time seminar featuring Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Douglas Meeks, Cal Turner Chancellor’s Professor of Wesleyan Studies, Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Scarritt Bennett Center’s Ogborn House.
Important to Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, stewardship underscores the ongoing responsibility of human beings for the well-being of the environment. Emerging as an important concept in discussions of ecological issues, the idea of stewardship ultimately comes from the biblical story of Genesis in which God creates the earth, proclaims it good and delivers all its creatures into the care of human beings. Meeks will explore religious themes that pastors and laypersons can use to show congregations the connections between faith and care for the environment.
The Stewardship Project is an ongoing collaboration with faith communities across the state to care for creation and preserve resources for future generations. This environmental lunch-and-learn program is sponsored by Vanderbilt Divinity School, Scarritt Bennett Center and the Tennessee Environmental Council.
The event is free and open to the public. Scarritt Bennett Center is located at the corner of 19th and Grand Avenues.
Refreshments will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring a lunch. Box lunches will be available for purchase on-site for $10. For more information and to make a reservation, contact Jill Shashaty at jill@tectn.org or 615-248-6500.
Contact: David Glasgow, 615-322-NEWS, david.glasgow@vanderbilt.edu