Earth Crisis Support Groups

Abstract:

Abstract: There are all sorts of small groups that help people to deal with particular problems. We know of no groups that help people to deal with the current threat to human survival. Groups of 6-8 people may be composed of Muslims, atheists or the spiritual but not religious. Earth Crisis Support Groups are a safe place to share the truth about how we are feelings about our shared circumstances during our planetary crisis. We also share about what is happening in the world as well as enjoy a pot luck dinner. Twelve step programs, psychology and medical support groups have enabled people who were suffering to form loving bonds. The early church began in people’s homes as house churches and always shared a meal. “Don’t think a small group of people cannot change the world. It is the only thing that ever has.” --Margaret Mead

Presenter bio: Rev. Bonnie Tarwater, a Unitarian Universalist minister, is the founder of Church for Our Common Home, www.churchforourcommonhome.com. She is currently working with Dr. John B. Cobb, Jr. and Earth Crisis Support Groups with their new book, Confessions of a Disciple of Jesus and the Living Earth Movement. Rev. Bonnie offers worship every Sunday in the barn with the farm animals. She and her husband Walt Rutherford offer a counseling center, the Secret Garden Retreat Center, and are exploring biodynamic farming with an interfaith Secret Prayer Garden on twelve trees. Counseling, worship and programs offered in person and on Zoom.

Presenter affiliation: Church for Our Common Home