The Sacred Side of Science:

For Personal and Planetary Wellbeing

Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow
Since April 2002 Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow have traveled North America, presenting richly illustrated talks on Religious Naturalism, One-Story Spirituality, the Epic of Evolution, and other sciencegrounded ways for bringing meaning, inspiration, solace, and purpose into our lives and legacies. Dowd and Barlow have been called passionate bridge builders. They are both respected and relevant authors, lively educators, and engaging speakers addressing a topic described by elders and adolescents, theologians, environmentalists, and scientists as bang on for these times. http://TheGreatStory.org "The science vs. religion debate is over! Dowd and Barlow masterfully unite rationality and spirituality in a worldview that celebrates the mysteries of existence and inspires each of us to achieve a higher purpose in life."
~ Craig Mello, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

"Dowd's message is open to all faiths, including those who reject faith, and it is a message that is vital for the 21st century" ~ Richard Sosis, Professor of
Anthropology, Connecticut University and Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Saturday, September 7, 2013 8:30 Registration

George Street U.C. 534 George St. N., Peterborough $40 pre-event or $45 at the door Info:705 742 4162 or 705 754 2427 To pre-register download form here
visit Church office or The Hub at gaiafarmhouse@gmail.com or mail cheque, payable to Carol Kilby, 1032 Cameron Lane, Algonquin Highlands, K0M 1J1

9:00 Celebration

Michael Dowd :The Evidential Reformation Coming Home to Reality in the 21st Century A sacred-science under-standing of big history, human nature, and death can "transform our understanding of God, guidance, and good news and offers a realistically hopeful and inspiring vision of our personal and collective future with which to face the ecological challenges of our time. 12:00 Lunch included provided by Soulfood 1:00 Connie Barlow : What Will We Tell The Kids - Bringing Sacred Science and Big History to Children. Why religion, education, and adults need to help children to feel their connection with ancestral stars and our kinship with all creatures. 2:00-3:15 Conversation Caf- How to respond! 4:00 Without a Big Picture We're Very Small People. Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow 5:00-6:00 Closing Ceremony and Reception

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