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Join A Rocha Ottawa/Gatineau for our Advent Hike, Potluck Supper, and Report on UN Climate Change Conference.

If you are unable to attend all three parts of the event, feel free to attend the parts that you can.

Schedule:

2:00 pm: Advent Hike

Join us in Gatineau Park for a walk along old (Skyline) and new (22b, 22c) trails. Features of these trails include panoramic views of the Gatineau Valley and the City of Ottawa. As the Advent season begins the next day, we will stop occasionally along the trail for short Advent readings and prayers. Meet at 264 Kingsmere at 2:00 pm (if you need directions or a ride, please e-mail paul.heintzman@arocha.ca)

5:30 pm: Low-Carbon Potluck Supper

We encourage you to bring a supper contribution that is low-carbon (plant-rich ingredients, low-impact proteins, minimal processing & packaging). Please RSVP (via email) to let us know what you plan to bring. Please RSVP (via email) to let us know what you plan to bring.

7:00 pm: Report on UN Climate Change Conference by Jenisa Los

Jenisa Los will be presenting reflections on her experience this month as a participant in the Christian Climate Observer Program and as part of the A Rocha International delegation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Türkiye.

To RSVP or for more information, email Paul at paul.heintzman@arocha.ca.