Consider the Lilies Collective

March 7, 2026 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Grace Bible Church

There are many churches doing the work of caring for creation, and there are others who want to start, but need some ideas and support. Consider the Lilies Collective works to equip and connect you in your work to care for creation with your church, whether you are just starting out, or have been doing the work for years.

Join the A Rocha community for a morning of practical workshops and worship engaging our head, hands, and hearts for creation care. Snacks and coffee/tea will be provided.

Workshop #1: Can We Talk?: Having hard conversations about God’s earth
with Marta Bunnett Wiebe, Peace & Advocacy Program Coordinator with Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation about environmental issues that felt more like an argument than a productive dialogue? Talking about climate change and biodiversity loss is one of the most important things we can do to address these big challenges, but why do conversations about ecological issues routinely produce more heat than light even though we all rely on clean air, water, and soil? Caring for creation has never been more important. Biblically speaking, humans are made to care for God’s world and at the same time we’re often overwhelmed by evidence of creation’s groaning. And yet, simply talking about our concern for earthkeeping is often very challenging.

This seminar will focus on skills that equip us for constructive dialogue about contentious topics like biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Even big changes usually begin in the midst of ordinary conversations. Join us as we learn how to interact in ways that foster trust, identify common ground, and build momentum towards shared goals.

What to Expect: Practical training in how to have constructive dialogue about contentious topics.

Workshop #2: Churches Caring for Creation Idea Exchange
with a panel of people who have done practical projects at their churches

Sometimes the easiest way to start caring for creation is to do a hands-on project. This workshop will bring together various voices in the church to share about projects they have done, from community gardens, to art projects, to bird boxes & more.

Registration covers the cost of snacks and coffee/tea.