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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Retreat and Renewal Center to be a Host Partner Site for Trinity Institute’s 40th National Theological Conference Building an Ethical Economy: Theology and the Marketplace January 27-29, 2010 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, to Speak With unprecedented economic challenges all around us, what role does theology have in defining a new economy? Surely the market will be shaped by stricter regulation, but beyond those mechanisms, the world now has an opportunity to create an ethical economy that serves humanity and builds community. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Retreat and Renewal Center, Phoenix, AZ will serve as one of nearly 100 partner sites presenting Trinity Institute’s 40th annual conference, Building an Ethical Economy: Theology and the Marketplace, on January 27-29, 2010 via video web link. The conference will bring together leading theologians and economists to talk about the relationship between economics and Christian belief and action; understand why financial systems sometimes become belief systems rather than neutral mechanisms for exchange; discuss constructive alternatives to present models of economics and consumerism; and envision ways to build an economy that is both ethical and just. Scheduled to appear are Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Communion; Sir Partha Dasgupta, Professor of Economics, University of Cambridge and Kathryn Tanner, Professor of Theology, University of Chicago Divinity School. Additional respondents to be announced. Each guest has a unique viewpoint on this topic: Archbishop Rowan Williams has spoken candidly about the current financial crisis and published several essays of his conversations with economists. Sir Partha Dasgupta is a pioneering researcher in sustainable economic development, the influence of beliefs on economies, and the inclusion of the environment in measurements of wealth. He also studies the economics of poverty and nutrition. Professor Kathryn Tanner’s recent book, Economy of Grace, explores the intersection between theology and economics. The Most Reverend Bernard Ntahoturi, the Archbishop of Burundi in Central Africa, will preach for the conference’s Opening Eucharist. Bishop Bernard brings a global perspective to issues of Gospel and economics. Conference participation is open to clergy and laypersons of all faith traditions and can be attended at 2310 N 56th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION will be available soon. The Reverend Gregory J. Fry, Rector, said, “St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and Retreat and Renewal Center is pleased to be partnering with Trinity Institute in bringing this important discussion to our local community. As clergy and lay leaders we will not only explore the moral perspective that led to this economic morass, but will engage in envisioning a more ethical and sustainable economy for all humanity.”
Trinity Institute Trinity Institute is a continuing education program founded in 1967 as an outreach of Trinity Wall Street, an Episcopal parish. The Institute’s annual National Theological Conference equips clergy and laypersons for imaginative and catalytic leadership. Past conferences include Religion and Violence: An Interfaith Dialogue, God’s Unfinished Future, and The Anatomy of Reconciliation, and speakers such as Jürgen Moltmann, Tariq Ramadan, Helen Prejean, Kofi Annan, and Rowan Williams. The conference presents emerging and inclusive theological perspectives and engages participants in inquiry, dialogue, and reflection. Theological reflection groups are assembled both onsite and at partner sites and provide opportunities to arrive at a deeper understanding of the presentations through peer learning, reflect on how to integrate conference themes with life and work, and build community with colleagues. Participants from all faith traditions are welcomed. www.trinitywallstreet.org/institute
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