EcoJustice
Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of California’s page for EcoJustice Weekend, a diocesan event dedicated to protecting and celebrating God’s creation.
An invitation from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to EcoJustice Weekend
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's invitation to EcoJustice Weekend from DioCal on Vimeo.
Schedule
Thursday, May 18, 8 p.m. | EcoJustice Concert | Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
This special EcoJustice concert features works by J.S. Bach, Aaron Copland, Arvo Pärt, Robert Schumann, and others. Proceeds benefit Haitian Sustainable Farming Initiative and Save The Bay. Performers include: Meena Bhasin, viola; Owen Dalby, violin; Jonathan Dimmock, organ; Robert Howard, cello; Angela Lee, cello; Tanya Tomkins, cello; Telegraph Quartet.
Tickets: $20 suggested donation
Friday, May 19 | Day of Inspiration | Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EcoJustice Panel in the Chapel of Grace*
Speakers include:
- john a. powell, Haas Chancellor’s Chair in Equity and Inclusion at the Haas Institute for Fair and Inclusive Society
- Aaron Grizzell, Executive Director, Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation
- Nicolette Hahn Niman, Owner and Rancher, Niman Ranch
- Grace Aheron, activist and board member of Cultivate
Moderator: Bishop Marc Andrus, Bishop of California
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pre-Eucharist reception on the Cathedral Plaza with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eucharist with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry*
An important update about the EcoJustice Day of Inspiration: The Friday program has been modified to better accommodate the needs of our diocese. The EcoJustice conversations at Grace Cathedral will now begin at 3 p.m., and all fees have been waived! If you have pre-paid, you will be receiving your refund shortly. The program will be followed by a 5 p.m. reception on the cathedral plaza and a 7 p.m. Eucharist service at Grace Cathedral with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
*Both the EcoJustice Panel and the Eucharist will be live streamed on Facebook. Tune in on Friday to the DioCal Facebook page.
Saturday, May 20 | Day of Action | Golden Gate Overlook, San Francisco
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eco-Confirmation at the Golden Gate Overlook in the Presidio, officiated by The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop
Confirmands and attendees are encouraged to spend the afternoon taking action across the Bay Area to practice stewardship of the earth.
