Sacred Citizenship

Sacred Citizenship:
The Connection between Politics and Spirituality

Holy Wisdom Monastery is hosting a series of programs (April 10, May 1, October 9, October 30, 2018) designed to explore the interface between politics and the spiritual convictions that undergird our commitment to peace, justice and equality. Regardless of whether we identify with a particular religious tradition, being a person of faith in today’s politically divisive climate means honoring our responsibilities to one another, the environment, our country and our world. Come for one or more sessions.

Each program will begin with prayer and dinner, followed by speakers, resource sharing and opportunities for dialogue and discussion. The programs will promote an understanding of why the most important role in our government—as former President Obama pointed out—is the role of Citizen.

April 10: The Environment

Tia Nelson is internationally recognized for her work on climate change. She served 17 years with The Nature Conservancy, including serving as the first director of its global Climate Change Initiative. For her work, she received the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Protection Award in 2000. She then served 11 years as executive secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, Wisconsin’s oldest state agency, which included a gubernatorial appointment in 2007 as co-chair of Wisconsin’s Task Force on Global Warming. She is the Managing Director at Outrider Foundation. The Outrider Foundation advances science-based literacy on global risks that affect the well-being of the planet. They share powerful stories, encourage exploration, and create opportunities that empower people to take action on the global challenges that concern them. Their goal is to engage, inform and inspire people to see the opportunities to make the world a safer, more prosperous place.

Kathy Heskin is an adjunct professor at Edgewood College and teaches a course on Native American spirituality and care for the earth. She also works extensively with tribal communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Montana. Kathy retired in May of 2013 as Professor Emerita in Theology from Dominican University in Illinois, where she founded and directed the bachelor’s program in Pastoral Ministry, and the master of art’s program in family ministry. Kathy now lives in Wisconsin but continues to teach online at Dominican.

Cost:
$35 includes dinner and program

Registration:
Register by April 3, 2018.
Sessions are non-refundable, but transferable.

• Register online
• Download registration form and return to:
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  Holy Wisdom Monastery
  4200 County Road M
  Middleton, WI 53562