GreenSpirit (formally the Association for Creation Spirituality) is a network of people who celebrate the human spirit in the context of our place in the natural world and Earth’s own evolutionary journey.
Influenced initially by Matthew Fox’s “Creation-Centred Spirituality”, the name GreenSpirit was adopted in 1997 to reflect their broad appeal to those both within and beyond the Christian tradition.
The vision of GreenSpirit is today inspired by leading-edge figures in the fields of religion, science and cosmology, such as cultural historian Thomas Berry, mathematical physicist Brian Swimme and social activist and “deep ecologist” Joanna Macy.
GreenSpirit’s radical vision brings together the rigour of science, the creativity of artistic expression, the passion of social action and the wisdom of spiritual traditions of all ages.
GreenSpirit runs national events and supports a nationwide network of local groups as well as publishing a regular magazine and eNewsletter.
GreenSpirit also has its own online social network and email list. You can find details of forthcoming events, as well as their social network, resource pack, magazine and more on the GreenSpirit website.
http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/html/about.shtml#sthash.IJplFN3G.dpuf
Membership is open to everyone, details of how to join are at: www.greenspirit.org.uk/html/join.shtml
Their membership is supported by an active Council and a paid administrator. At GreenSpirit’s annual autumn weekend gathering they hold their AGM where council members and officers are elected for the following year.
One of GreenSpirit’s aims is “exploring the unfolding story of the Universe and to promote common ground between people in the context of this vision”
Here are more of their aims:-
Together we…
* celebrate all existence as deeply connected and sacred
* understand humanity as integral to the planetary landscape rather than its distinguishing feature
* find inspiration in the traditions of Earth-based peoples and Celtic spirituality
* seek to redress the balance of masculine and feminine and befriend darkness as well as light
* create ceremonies and celebrations which connect us more consciously with the cycle and seasons of the Earth
* seek a more just, sustainable and peaceful way of life in harmony with the Earth
