This workshop begins with a basic assumption: Who we are and where we are conditions how we read — and what we see (or not see) in biblical texts. Special attention will be given to the challenges and opportunities in climate change (as context), and in the fight for climate justice (as calling to an ongoing process), for re-reding the story of Ruth.  
The workshop consists of four interactive sessions, each focusing on an interlinked theme: Land, Labour, and Location. 

This workshop is open to all – whether or not you are familiar with the Bible – and especially welcomes those interested in Climate Justice. Participation is free of charge and includes a vegetarian lunch.

Workshop schedule 

• From 9.30: Arrival with coffee and tee 
• 10:00 – 10:15  Welcome and Introduction 
• 10:15 – 11:00  Food, Fonua (Land), and Fertility  
• 11:00 – 11:15  Coffee Break 
• 11:15 – 12:00  Migration, Labour, and Sex (Ruth 2 & 3) 
• 12:00 – 13:00  Lunch Break 
• 13:00 – 13:45  Gender and Power (Ruth 3 & 4) 
• 13:45 – 14:00  Coffee Break 
• 14:00 – 14:45  Place, Politics, and Scandal (Ruth 4) 
• 14:45 – 15:00 Feedback and Goodbye 

Workshop moderator:  Dr. Jione Havea, pastor of the Methodist Church in Tonga. In his academic work, Jione is Adjunct Professor in Australia in biblical and cultural studies with the School of Theology, Charles Sturt University, and in religious and indigenous studies with the University of Divinity. 

Contact: Rev. Joy Devakani Hoppe,  

This workshop is a joint event of Arbeitsstelle Weitblick and Infostelle Klimagerechtigkeit in cooperation with: Erzbistum Hamburg, Churches for Future-Hamburg and The United Methodist Church. 

Registration: Please register by using following link: https://app.guestoo.de/public/event/c1007855-1146-451d-a911-7f1612e351e6?lang=en