BRUNSWICK — Windows On Water, a six week series exploring Earth’s most precious resource, begins Sunday with a look at water ‘In the beginning …”
The Rev. Geoff Parker, associate pastor at First Parish Church, opens the series with a look at the historical, scriptural and artistic streams in which water flows through imaginations and faith.
Speakers from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and The Nature Conservancy will join local area land trusts to highlight Maine’s waters Feb. 10, March 3 and March 10. Topics will include the impact of climate change, Maine’s rivers and a panel discussion “Water: Maine issues and Strategies.”
Global conversations around water rights, water shortages and the future of water will be the subject of a mini film festival Feb. 15- 17 and Feb. 24.
The Windows On Water series will conclude with a March 18 “Parish Read” discussion group. Books for the Parish Read will be available for purchase during events.
The public is invited to attend all programs which will be held in Pilgrim House (office building), First Parish Church, 9 Cleaveland St.. For a complete schedule of events call 729-7331 or go to www.firstparish.net.
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