Responding to Ecological Crisis - Quaker Spiritual Insights

Introduction
What is the purpose of these study materials?
The purpose of these study materials is to help Friends to reflect on, and discern,
their responses to the developing ecological crisis, by drawing on the insights
offered by Quaker spirituality. The urgent need for action is clear, but this action
should be properly discerned and Spirit-led. The materials do not recommend
specific solutions or actions. Instead, they seek to encourage Friends to reflect
deeply on this issue, and discern what Spirit-led actions are required at this time.
There is lots of flexibility in the way the materials can be used.
How can they be used?
These materials can be used for both individual reflection, and for study groups
within your Quaker meeting.
Individuals: you might like to take one theme per week or fortnight, and spend time
each day reflecting on the material and the responses it prompts in you. Keeping a
journal is a good way of recording your feelings and leadings as they arise.
Meetings: you might like to hold a study group session either weekly or
fortnightly, so that Friends can come together to share their responses and
explore what these might mean for the whole community. A number of study
group options are described at the end of this document.
Timescales are flexible, so choose an approach that suits your particular needs and
circumstances.
Are there any other options?
In addition to using the materials in printed form, two other options will be made
available:
An Online Course: the resources will be available as an online course, using a
mixture of audio-visual and written resources, along with a discussion forum.
A Podcast: the resources will be made available as a podcast that can be
downloaded to a phone or MP3 player.
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