“My fast is a prayer of hope, encouragement and solidarity....
Giving up food is my offering, an embodiment of the struggle to save
our fragile world. I invite members of all spiritual traditions and the general public to offer their own prayers for the planet, especially during the meetings in Durban."
Giving up food is my offering, an embodiment of the struggle to save
our fragile world. I invite members of all spiritual traditions and the general public to offer their own prayers for the planet, especially during the meetings in Durban."
Bill's fast began on Sunday, November 27th, which in the Christian calendar is Hope Sunday, the first day
of Advent. The fast will start after a commissioning at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary with Buddhist and Christian blessings. His fast will include Peace Sunday, December 4th. During that week, Bill will stand in front of various leaders’ offices as a public prayer for courage in Durban. He hopes to encourage others to take seriously the state of the planet, to invite every person to make known their own concern, and to take action. In addition, Bill will be speaking in various locations that will be announced here.
For background and information about The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,
please visit: http://unfccc.int/2860.php
Fast Schedule November 27 to December 7:
You are welcome to join him for 10 minutes, 30 minutes or 2 hours.
Please note the change; Bill will stand from 11 am to 1 pm.
Sunday, November 27, (Hope Sabbath, Christian calendar)
Worship at Hillhurst United Church 10:45 am to 12:00 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary, and Blessing by
Rev Dr. John Pentland and Buddhist leader Lynn Chazotsang.
Monday, November 28
Outside MP Michelle Rempelʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 105 - 1318 Centre Street NE, Calgary
Tuesday, November 29
Outside MLA Dr. David Swannʼs Constituency Office 14th Street 11:00 to 1 pm 102 723 - 14 Street NW Calgary
5:00 pm Skype Conference with students at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
Wednesday, November 30
Outside Calgary City Hall 11:00 to 1 pm 800 Macleod Trail SE
Thursday, December 1
Outside Prime Minister Stephen Harperʼs Constituency Office 11:00 to 1 pm 1600 - 90 Avenue SW Ste A203, Calgary
Friday, December 2
Outside Premier Alison Redfordʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 6 - 22 Richard Way SW, Calgary
Sunday, December 4 (Peace Sabbath, Christian calendar)
Worship at Hillhurst United Church, 10:45 to noon 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary
Monday, December 5
Outside MP Michelle Rempelʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 105 - 1318 Centre Street NE, Calgary
Tuesday, December 6
Outside the Alberta Government MacDougall Centre 11:00 am to 1 pm 455 – 6 Street S.W. Calgary
Wednesday, December 7
Outside Prime Minister Stephen Harperʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 1600 90 Avenue SW Ste A203, Calgary
Contact Information:
Home Phone: 403-228-1791 Cell Phone: 403-681-1312 (during the Fast)
Email: bfphipps@shaw.ca www.billphipps.ca
The Very Reverend Dr. Bill Phipps
918 Seventeen Street, NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 2E4
403-228-1791
November 4, 2011
Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister
Honourable Alison Redford, Premier
Your Worship Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary
Honourable Michelle Rempel, MP
Honourable Dr. David Swann, MLA
Alderman Druh Farrell, City of Calgary
Dear Fellow Citizens: Re: Fast for Courage 2011
I believe that bold decisions at the Climate Change Conference in Durban are even more urgent than they were two years ago. Since the meetings in Copenhagen, climate change has accelerated. As I did during the meetings in Copenhagen, I intend to go without food during the Durban deliberations. I feel that humanity’s future is in grave peril; I believe that a sustainable tomorrow is a spiritual question.
As the Canadian Interfaith Statement on Climate Change says: “...demonstrate national responsibility by committing to national carbon emission targets and a national renewable energy policy.”
I hope that you will receive this action as an offering of support, encouragement and solidarity. This is my prayer.
As I invite you now, I will be inviting members of churches, other faiths and the general public to offer their own prayers and actions for the planet during the days of the meetings in Durban.
The fast begins during the Christian commemoration of Advent, beginning on Hope Sabbath. I will be outside one of your Calgary offices and at Hillhurst United Church during the following ten days. A schedule is enclosed.
While I am fasting, Mardi Tindal, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, will be participating in the Durban conference. Be assured that my fasting is a prayer for courage, clarity and wisdom. Each and all of us is responsible for the legacy we leave for future generations.
Yours in Hope and Peace,
The Very Reverend Dr. Bill Phipps
Moderator, United Church of Canada 1997-2000
cc: Mardi Tindal, Moderator of the United Church of Canada
Reverend Lynn Maki, Executive Secretary, United Church
Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment
Honourable Nycole Turmel, Leader of the Opposition
Honourable Bob Rae, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Honourable Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada
Honourable Dr. Raj Sherman, Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
Honourable Brian Mason, Leader of the NDP in Alberta
Danielle Smith, Leader of the Wildrose Alliance
encl: Schedule for the Fast and Handout
of Advent. The fast will start after a commissioning at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary with Buddhist and Christian blessings. His fast will include Peace Sunday, December 4th. During that week, Bill will stand in front of various leaders’ offices as a public prayer for courage in Durban. He hopes to encourage others to take seriously the state of the planet, to invite every person to make known their own concern, and to take action. In addition, Bill will be speaking in various locations that will be announced here.
For background and information about The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,
please visit: http://unfccc.int/2860.php
Fast Schedule November 27 to December 7:
You are welcome to join him for 10 minutes, 30 minutes or 2 hours.
Please note the change; Bill will stand from 11 am to 1 pm.
Sunday, November 27, (Hope Sabbath, Christian calendar)
Worship at Hillhurst United Church 10:45 am to 12:00 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary, and Blessing by
Rev Dr. John Pentland and Buddhist leader Lynn Chazotsang.
Monday, November 28
Outside MP Michelle Rempelʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 105 - 1318 Centre Street NE, Calgary
Tuesday, November 29
Outside MLA Dr. David Swannʼs Constituency Office 14th Street 11:00 to 1 pm 102 723 - 14 Street NW Calgary
5:00 pm Skype Conference with students at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
Wednesday, November 30
Outside Calgary City Hall 11:00 to 1 pm 800 Macleod Trail SE
Thursday, December 1
Outside Prime Minister Stephen Harperʼs Constituency Office 11:00 to 1 pm 1600 - 90 Avenue SW Ste A203, Calgary
Friday, December 2
Outside Premier Alison Redfordʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 6 - 22 Richard Way SW, Calgary
Sunday, December 4 (Peace Sabbath, Christian calendar)
Worship at Hillhurst United Church, 10:45 to noon 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary
Monday, December 5
Outside MP Michelle Rempelʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 105 - 1318 Centre Street NE, Calgary
Tuesday, December 6
Outside the Alberta Government MacDougall Centre 11:00 am to 1 pm 455 – 6 Street S.W. Calgary
Wednesday, December 7
Outside Prime Minister Stephen Harperʼs Constituency Office 11:00 am to 1 pm 1600 90 Avenue SW Ste A203, Calgary
Contact Information:
Home Phone: 403-228-1791 Cell Phone: 403-681-1312 (during the Fast)
Email: bfphipps@shaw.ca www.billphipps.ca
The Very Reverend Dr. Bill Phipps
918 Seventeen Street, NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 2E4
403-228-1791
November 4, 2011
Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister
Honourable Alison Redford, Premier
Your Worship Naheed Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary
Honourable Michelle Rempel, MP
Honourable Dr. David Swann, MLA
Alderman Druh Farrell, City of Calgary
Dear Fellow Citizens: Re: Fast for Courage 2011
I believe that bold decisions at the Climate Change Conference in Durban are even more urgent than they were two years ago. Since the meetings in Copenhagen, climate change has accelerated. As I did during the meetings in Copenhagen, I intend to go without food during the Durban deliberations. I feel that humanity’s future is in grave peril; I believe that a sustainable tomorrow is a spiritual question.
As the Canadian Interfaith Statement on Climate Change says: “...demonstrate national responsibility by committing to national carbon emission targets and a national renewable energy policy.”
I hope that you will receive this action as an offering of support, encouragement and solidarity. This is my prayer.
As I invite you now, I will be inviting members of churches, other faiths and the general public to offer their own prayers and actions for the planet during the days of the meetings in Durban.
The fast begins during the Christian commemoration of Advent, beginning on Hope Sabbath. I will be outside one of your Calgary offices and at Hillhurst United Church during the following ten days. A schedule is enclosed.
While I am fasting, Mardi Tindal, Moderator of The United Church of Canada, will be participating in the Durban conference. Be assured that my fasting is a prayer for courage, clarity and wisdom. Each and all of us is responsible for the legacy we leave for future generations.
Yours in Hope and Peace,
The Very Reverend Dr. Bill Phipps
Moderator, United Church of Canada 1997-2000
cc: Mardi Tindal, Moderator of the United Church of Canada
Reverend Lynn Maki, Executive Secretary, United Church
Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment
Honourable Nycole Turmel, Leader of the Opposition
Honourable Bob Rae, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Honourable Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada
Honourable Dr. Raj Sherman, Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
Honourable Brian Mason, Leader of the NDP in Alberta
Danielle Smith, Leader of the Wildrose Alliance
encl: Schedule for the Fast and Handout
