The Environmental Significance of the Incarnation of God in Jesus Christ

And the Word became flesh, and tabernacled among us. We have seen his glory ... John 1:14.

Christmas is the celebration of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. Christianity is unique among world religions in proclaiming such a radical and seemingly impossible doctrine. Given the religious history of mankind, what is so unique and surprising about this claim? How might this core tenant of Christian faith shape our understanding of, and relationship to, the entire cosmos and environmental concerns? Does Christian faith presuppose and necessitate an attitude of care for the environment even if this might look quite different from many popular models of environmentalism? Explore these questions and more during this thought-provoking and inspiring retreat.