Intersections of Science and Reliion

This coming Sunday, November 3, Jeff Wardeska will complete his series entitled “Intersections in Science and Religion, III. Thinking about God in an Age of Science.”  Please come and join us to hear the conclusion of his fascinating series.

Julie Wade on Bonobos, Faith and Genetics

This coming Sunday our own Dr. Julie Wade will lead the discussion on the origins of our faith and seen through the lens of comparative behavior. Julie will share some thoughts regarding a new book called “The Atheist and the Bonobo”.   Chimpanzees share 98% of their DNA with humans but they show some disturbing behaviors that are not typically human.  The bonobo, on the other hand, shows many more characteristics that humans share such as a love for peace, compassion, and making love, not war.  Is our behavior influenced by genetics or our faith? 
Please be warmly encouraged to join us for a delightful, interesting discussion

Lexy Close and Power Shift 2013

This Sunday, October 6 we're happy to host Lexy Close, regional coordinator for Power Shift 2013. Lexy writes, 

"I'm looking forward to speaking with folks on Oct. 6th.  Here's a brief bio about myself and the work I do.

Lexy is a native of Johnson City, TN.  After attending college in Massachusetts and doing extensive world wide traveling, she decided to return home to East Tennessee.  For the past three years, she has been involved in various jobs and volunteer projects focused on clean energy and sustainable agriculture.  Currently, she is a Program Leader for Build It Up East TN, a non-profit organization that promotes local food and sustainability in our region.  

Lexy will be speaking about Build It Up East TN and Power Shift 2013.  On top of her usual local food projects, she is recruiting young community members to attend an incredible 10,000-person youth conference on climate justice, the green economy, and sustainability. Her talk will cover local projects as well as how you can support young community members to attend Power Shift 2013.

Here's the website for more information about Power Shift 2013:

www.wearepowershift.org"

Please join us for a fresh view of the younger generation's stance on responsible energy.