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Province VIII Creation Care Network Conference
Join us as we gather to renew, repair, and restore our relationship to God’s creation.
September 25–27, 2026
Episcopal Retreat & Conference Center
75 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Equipping for climate action
• Empowering congregations
• Working toward TEC’s goal: Carbon Neutrality by 2030
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Cost
Registration
Includes Meals
September 25–27 — Early Bird (before July 15): $200
September 25–27 — After July 15: $250
Saturday, September 26 only: $200
Scholarship requests: email province8ccn@gmail.com with the subject "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION"
Lodging
Lodging is booked separately by attendees and is not included in registration. Full instructions on booking lodging at various local venues will be emailed upon completion of your registration. Local accommodations vary from approximately $180–$250 per night.
Creation Care Conference 2026
Why Attend?
This isn’t just a conference. It’s a call to meaningful, grounded action.
You’ll leave equipped to:
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Take practical climate action in your congregation
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Lead ministries rooted in creation care and spiritual formation
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Contribute to The Episcopal Church’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2030
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Build relationships with others doing this work across the church
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Friday, September 25
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Registration & informal gathering
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Dialogue sessions and spiritual practices
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Opening dinner and Spiritual Foundation of Creation Care
Sunday, September 27
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Next steps for Province VIII Creation Care Network
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Indigenous-led closing ceremony
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Elevating Indigenous Voices to preserve Bears Ears National Monument
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Optional worship at St. Mark’s Cathedral
Saturday, September 26
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Keynote presentation
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Panel sessions: Water, Air, Fire, Land
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Exhibits, discussions, and networking
Schedule Overview
Featured Sessions
Keynote: From Information to Transformation
The Rev. Lisa Graumlich, PhD
Exploring the gap between what we know and how we act—and how “eco-conversion” transforms knowledge into faithful practice.
Spiritual Foundation of Creation Care
- Indigenous wisdom and relationships of harmony with creation
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Moving from disconnection to connection
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The Christian call to care for Earth
Connection, Kinship, Companionship
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Indigenous wisdom and relationships of harmony with creation
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Moving from disconnection to connection
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The Christian call to care for Earth
Water Panel: Conservation & Justice
Stories and strategies addressing:
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The Great Salt Lake crisis
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Colorado River Basin challenges
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Protecting vital water ecosystems
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Air Panel: Decarbonization
How congregations are:
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Reducing fossil fuel use
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Improving energy efficiency
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Leading sustainability initiatives
Fire Panel: Resilience in a Changing Climate
Lessons from wildfire-affected communities and how churches can lead in disaster preparedness and recovery.
Land Panel: Regenerative Agriculture
Faith-based responses to:
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Land degradation and biodiversity loss
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Sustainable land stewardship practices
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Ecological restoration
Indigenous Leadership & Closing Ceremony
Honoring Indigenous voices through:
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Advocacy, art, and healing
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Protection of sacred lands like Bears Ears
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Spiritual connection to land, water, and community
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Conference Sponsors
Province VIII
Diocese of Utah
St. Mark’s Cathedral, Salt Lake City
Diocese of California
Diocese of Hawaii
Diocese of Northern California
Diocese of San Joaquin
Dedication
To Emily Hopkins (1954–2026)
Founder of the Province VIII Creation Care Network
This conference is dedicated to the memory and enduring legacy of Emily Hopkins.
Emily held an enduring love for God’s creation, particularly the vastness of the oceans and the serenity of the redwood forests. She translated this devotion into action through her deep engagement with The Episcopal Church’s Creation Care Ministry at both the national and regional levels. A tireless advocate, she championed and secured resolutions at several General Conventions, and was instrumental in launching the Green Caucus and the Province VIII Creation Care Network.
Her passion, profound wisdom, and courage served as an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing and partnering with her. We are committed to honoring her legacy by continuing the vital work of caring for creation, building upon the foundation she established.
Donations in Emily’s Memory
William Potts / CFO, Episcopal Diocese of Utah
ATTN: Creation Care Conference 2026
75 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Checks payable to: The Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Memo line: Province VIII Conference
