​Keynote Speaker The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer

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 The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer is the first woman bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. A lifelong Episcopalian, she has served in ministry across the U.S. and in England. Kara spent 21 years in Chicago, including 19 as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where she focused on building community, promoting justice, and advancing inclusion. Now, as bishop, she leads a diocese of 46 congregations across eight counties, from Lake Ontario to the Pennsylvania border, striving to be a light of love and service in diverse communities.

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Many workshops to choose from!

• Supporting Biodiversity at Our Houses of Worship

• Addressing Eco-anxiety as a Family

• Pragmatic Resistance, Locally Focused Climate Advocacy

• Drum for the Climate

• Energy Efficiency with Fewer Incentives

• The Rights of Nature and its Impact on Future Generations

• De-plasticizing our Homes and Houses of Worship

• Bye Bye to Buy Buy: Promoting the Sharing Economy

• People of Faith Can Actively Promote Environmental Justice

• Cultivating an Everyday Gift Economy:  Seed Sharing

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View the schedule here.

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