Earth Wisdom, Nature and Us
H4C is delighted to be hosting our second interfaith conference on Saturday, 14th March 2026. Please join us to hear from eminent speakers from different faiths about how they learn from the natural world and integrate that wisdom into their lives.
This intimate conference is immersive and anchored in stories of active hope. There is plenty of space and time for sharing, discussion and reflection, and we look forward to all participants contributing to the event. We hope you will leave feeling inspired and reinvigorated on your path to living well with nature.
Speakers will include:
Rev’d Dr Peter Rožič - Director of Integral Ecology Research Network at Laudo Si Research Institute, Campion Hall
Indira Ghale - Director of Change Action Nepal
Famau Shukry - Field Manager at Lamu Marine Conservation Trust, Kenya
Annabel Heseltine - environmental journalist, editor and broadcaster, host of "Hope Springs" podcast
Rabbi Dr Michael Hilton - Rabbi Emeritus at Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, Scholar in Residence at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue London, and co-founder of Oxford Three Faiths Encounter
Kathy Shock - Lead on Eco-Judaism, Oxford Synagogue and artist
Ruby Radwan - Co-founder of Willowbrook Farm
Mark Stevenson - Grower and owner of Clays Organics
Esther de Waal - writer and academic in the area of monastic and Celtic spirituality
Canon Dr Charlotte Bannister-Parker - Founder of Hope4Creation, Chair of the Oxford Council of Faiths [OxCof]
Talks and discussions start from 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, St Giles', Oxford, and will include refreshments of tea, coffee and cake. This will be followed by an optional delicious vegetarian dinner at Green Templeton College from 7pm.
There is also an option to experience a guided tour of Willowbrook Farm, the UK's first halal ethical farm, near Kidlington. Transport to and from the farm will be provided, leaving from St Giles' at 10am.
Earth Wisdom, Nature and Us is open to everyone, of all faiths and none.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, 14th March 2026
Time: 14:00 – 22:00
Location: The Friends Meeting House in Oxford, before a dinner at Green Templeton College
Admission: £10 for the conference at The Quaker Meeting House, £25 for the conference and dinner at Green Templeton College (Registration required)
Register at: EarthWisdomNatureUs.eventbrite.co.uk
