Faith Events Archive
Past events of note in the Faith Sector...
"Responding to Climate Change: Scientific Realities, Spiritual Imperatives" -- The 11th Annual Conference of the International Environment Forum (IEF), a Bahá'í-inspired organization, explored the relationship between ethical and spiritual principles and the practical actions of individuals and communities facing global environmental change, at its annual conference October 12-14, 2007 in Ottawa. This was the fourth of its annual conferences the organization has devoted to themes of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. Visit IEF's website for a report on the conference, including links to videos of talks and presentation materials.
Faith Groups Explore Opportunities for Regional Collaboration -- An interfaith sustainability conference in southern Maine and New Hampshire was held in collaboration with the U.S. Partnership, September 22-23, 2007. The event, entitled, "Better Together: Fostering Interfaith Collaboration for Sustainability" focused on opportunities for collaboration among faith communities in the Piscataqua (Greater Portsmouth) Region. See event documents: Event flyer (PDF); Press release (MS Word document); Final Conference report (MS Word document).