Creation Care: At Trinity

Creation Care: Bridging Science, Faith, and Action

We are excited to announce an upcoming Sunday School class dedicated to the important and timely topic of climate change and sustainability.  In a world where discussions about climate often become politically charged, our goal is to create a safe and open space for exploration, understanding and conversation. This class will delve into both the scientific and theological aspects of climate change to foster understanding and stewardship of God’s Creation.

 

Weeks 5  (May 11) – Creation Care: At Trinity: For our final week, we will spend a morning reflecting on the things we have heard and learned and begin to discuss the work we can do in our homes and here at Trinity to become better stewards in our own lives.

Creation Care: Theology

Creation Care: Bridging Science, Faith, and Action

We are excited to announce an upcoming Sunday School class dedicated to the important and timely topic of climate change and sustainability.  In a world where discussions about climate often become politically charged, our goal is to create a safe and open space for exploration, understanding and conversation. This class will delve into both the scientific and theological aspects of climate change to foster understanding and stewardship of God’s Creation.

Weeks 3 and 4 (April 27 and May 4) – Creation Care: Theology: We will then turn our focus to the theological dimensions of climate change with Professor Mark Douglas from Columbia Seminary. Over these two weeks, Professor Douglas will guide us in examining how scripture and theological reflection shape our tasks as stewards of God’s Creation.

Creation Care: Theology

Creation Care: Bridging Science, Faith, and Action

We are excited to announce an upcoming Sunday School class dedicated to the important and timely topic of climate change and sustainability.  In a world where discussions about climate often become politically charged, our goal is to create a safe and open space for exploration, understanding and conversation. This class will delve into both the scientific and theological aspects of climate change to foster understanding and stewardship of God’s Creation.

 

Weeks 3 and 4 (April 27 and May 4) – Creation Care: Theology: We will then turn our focus to the theological dimensions of climate change with Professor Mark Douglas from Columbia Seminary. Over these two weeks, Professor Douglas will guide us in examining how scripture and theological reflection shape our tasks as stewards of God’s Creation.

Creation Care: The Challenges

Creation Care: Bridging Science, Faith, and Action

We are excited to announce an upcoming Sunday School class dedicated to the important and timely topic of climate change and sustainability.  In a world where discussions about climate often become politically charged, our goal is to create a safe and open space for exploration, understanding and conversation. This class will delve into both the scientific and theological aspects of climate change to foster understanding and stewardship of God’s Creation.

 

Week 2 (April 13) – Creation Care: The Challenges: Continuing our exploration, Dr. Joe Bozeman, a Professor from the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech, will join us to discuss the challenges that scientists and engineers face in addressing climate change. His insights will provide a deeper understanding of the practical implications and innovations in the field.

Creation Care: The Science

Creation Care: Bridging Science, Faith, and Action

We are excited to announce an upcoming Sunday School class dedicated to the important and timely topic of climate change and sustainability.  In a world where discussions about climate often become politically charged, our goal is to create a safe and open space for exploration, understanding and conversation. This class will delve into both the scientific and theological aspects of climate change to foster understanding and stewardship of God’s Creation.

Week 1 (April 6) – Creation Care: The Science: We will kick off our series with Dr. Susan Lozier, the Dean of the College of Sciences at Georgia Tech. Dr. Lozier will lead a thought-provoking discussion focused on the science of climate change, addressing common myths and misconceptions.

Montreat Women’s Connection 2025

Join Trinity at the Women’s Connection Conference in Montreat, August 8th -10th.

This will be a weekend of fellowship and connection, worship and Sabbath, spiritual nourishment and discernment. It is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships with and among the women of Trinity.

Trinity has reserved a block of rooms at Assembly Inn; they will be first come, first served. Only an online registration through Realm can hold a Trinity spot. This is a very popular retreat, so please register early. We have 16 spots in Double Rooms and 6 spots in Single Rooms.

Please do not pay Montreat directly – the Realm registration includes your conference fees, housing, and all meals. Register here.

 

Keynote Speaker: Amy-Jill Levine

Amy Jill Levine (“AJ”) is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies Emerita, at Vanderbilt.

The first Jew to teach New Testament at Rome’s Pontifical Biblical Institute, an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, the first winner of the Seelisberg Prize awarded by the International Council of Christians and Jews, and the 2023 recipient of the H. Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation from Archbishop of Canterbury, AJ describes herself as an unorthodox member of an Orthodox synagogue and a Yankee Jewish feminist who works to counter biblical interpretations that exclude and oppress.

Williams Hall Presentation

Join us for an enlightening lecture exploring the complex history of Christian antisemitism and its impact on Jewish-Christian relations through the ages. This thought-provoking discussion will also delve into the potential for reconciliation, mutual understanding, and collaborative futures between these two faith communities. Gain insights into historical contexts and contemporary perspectives that can inspire meaningful dialogue and progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in an important and timely conversation.

An award-winning educator and sought-after presenter, Brendan Murphy is the founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School. He has taught history at Marist since 1994 and continually demonstrates for his students and colleagues a strong commitment to fostering understanding and collaboration among diverse communities of faith. Murphy is actively involved in developing educational initiatives and created a compelling “History and the Holocaust” seminar at Marist that is complemented by cocurricular international field trips to sites in Europe that were significant during the Holocaust. Over the years, high demand for Murphy’s thought-provoking antisemitism presentations at churches and synagogues in Atlanta, Georgia and across the country spurred the creation of the Bearing Witness Institute.

Murphy is a thought leader on religious solidarity and an advocate for combating hate and prejudice by drawing communities together. His contributions to education and interfaith dialogue are widely recognized and embody Pope Francis’ call to use discourse as a “privileged path to the growth of fraternity and peace in our world”. Murphy has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award from the Anne Frank Center in New York, the ADL’s Abe Goldstein Human Relations and Unsung Hero Awards. His dedication to excellence in teaching has been acknowledged at Marist School with awards such as the Goizueta Chair of Excellence Award, the Faber-McKinley-Stadler Award, and the Frank P. Hagan Memorial Coach’s Award and, on the state level, with the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Independent School Association and twice with the Georgia Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. He also has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Murphy has participated in prestigious programs such as the Museum Teacher Fellowship at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Lerner Fellowship at the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous in New York City. Recently, he was selected to participate in Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2025.

In addition to serving as director of the Bearing Witness Institute and teaching his Holocaust seminar, Murphy moderates a Peace by Piece group, which brings students from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities together to foster friendship and understanding. In the coming years, he will replicate this Peace by Piece model in communities and schools across the nation. Previously, Murphy was head coach of Marist’s varsity boys soccer team and led them to two state championships.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in education and history from the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s degree in theology from Spring Hill College. Through his leadership, scholarship, and dedication to fostering interreligious dialogue and understanding, Brendan Murphy exemplifies the values of Marist School and continues to make a significant impact on the lives of students, educators, and communities both at home and abroad.

Williams Hall Presentation

Join us for an enlightening lecture exploring the complex history of Christian antisemitism and its impact on Jewish-Christian relations through the ages. This thought-provoking discussion will also delve into the potential for reconciliation, mutual understanding, and collaborative futures between these two faith communities. Gain insights into historical contexts and contemporary perspectives that can inspire meaningful dialogue and progress. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in an important and timely conversation.

An award-winning educator and sought-after presenter, Brendan Murphy is the founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School. He has taught history at Marist since 1994 and continually demonstrates for his students and colleagues a strong commitment to fostering understanding and collaboration among diverse communities of faith. Murphy is actively involved in developing educational initiatives and created a compelling “History and the Holocaust” seminar at Marist that is complemented by cocurricular international field trips to sites in Europe that were significant during the Holocaust. Over the years, high demand for Murphy’s thought-provoking antisemitism presentations at churches and synagogues in Atlanta, Georgia and across the country spurred the creation of the Bearing Witness Institute.

Murphy is a thought leader on religious solidarity and an advocate for combating hate and prejudice by drawing communities together. His contributions to education and interfaith dialogue are widely recognized and embody Pope Francis’ call to use discourse as a “privileged path to the growth of fraternity and peace in our world”. Murphy has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award from the Anne Frank Center in New York, the ADL’s Abe Goldstein Human Relations and Unsung Hero Awards. His dedication to excellence in teaching has been acknowledged at Marist School with awards such as the Goizueta Chair of Excellence Award, the Faber-McKinley-Stadler Award, and the Frank P. Hagan Memorial Coach’s Award and, on the state level, with the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Independent School Association and twice with the Georgia Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. He also has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Murphy has participated in prestigious programs such as the Museum Teacher Fellowship at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Lerner Fellowship at the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous in New York City. Recently, he was selected to participate in Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2025.

In addition to serving as director of the Bearing Witness Institute and teaching his Holocaust seminar, Murphy moderates a Peace by Piece group, which brings students from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities together to foster friendship and understanding. In the coming years, he will replicate this Peace by Piece model in communities and schools across the nation. Previously, Murphy was head coach of Marist’s varsity boys soccer team and led them to two state championships.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in education and history from the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s degree in theology from Spring Hill College. Through his leadership, scholarship, and dedication to fostering interreligious dialogue and understanding, Brendan Murphy exemplifies the values of Marist School and continues to make a significant impact on the lives of students, educators, and communities both at home and abroad.

Williams Hall Presentation: At The River

Join us to learn more about our denomination’s struggle with racism and engagement in the Civil Rights Movement as we consider how we are called to be part of the beloved community. This week’s class is a conversation led by our own Rev. Tom Farmer about his leadership of southern churches during the fight for civil rights and racial justice.

Williams Hall Presentation: At The River

Join us to learn more about our denomination’s struggle with racism and engagement in the Civil Rights Movement as we consider how we are called to be part of the beloved community. This week’s class is a dialogue with Betty Noble, daughter of Rev. Phil Noble, about her father’s ministry and her experience growing up in the Presbyterian church during the Civil Rights Movement