Mercy Week
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Each year Mercy Week is a way for us to honor our founding by the Sisters of Mercy by planning events that focus on one of their five critical concerns. This year Mercy Week will be September 18-22, and our theme is the critical concern of Earth with a focus on water.
There will be Mission Momentum conversations with those working on water issues from a variety of perspectives, the opportunity to meet with representatives of local agencies striving to protect our lakes and streams, and a special on-campus talk on the importance of water in Native American traditions.
Schedule Highlights
Keynote
“Water, Tribal History, and Tribal Sovereignty” presented by John Bear Mitchell
Thursday, September 21, 4:30 PM in the Victoria George Auditorium (Alfond Hall)
John Bear Mitchell is a member of the Penobscot Nation, lecturer of Wabanaki Studies and Multicultural Studies at the University of Maine, Orono, and Wabanaki storyteller.
Mission Momentums
Online conversations with people working at the local to international levels on topics that include climate resilience, water poverty, and the role of faith communities in the care of creation.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Waves of Change
Meet with and learn about local organizations working for a sustainable future for our waterways.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Pearson’s Café
Watch for Google Calendar invites.
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Sponsored by the Office of Sponsorship and Mission Integration
