Opening the Book of Nature
"The Lost Fundamental"

Throughout the ages, people have learned about God in two ways: through Scripture and through Creation. This tradition of learning God's spiritual lessons from nature is ancient and powerful.

The modern church has neglected the "Book of Nature" as a means of spiritual revelation and today people have lost touch with God's presence and wisdom as manifest through creation.

These explorations will reconnect participants with this early Christian discipline of learning the spiritual lessons that reveal God in creation.

Through observation, reflection, group discussion and within a sound framework of tradition and scriptural teaching, individuals will begin to personally discover the simple "keys" to reading the book of nature.

All who attend any of these spiritual explorations will be renewed and find a new way to strengthen their faith, entering into a new and deeper appreciation for God and the "garden" we must tend.

If you would like to come aboard the Ark and become part of the Noah Network, just email, write or call the number below.

Rev. Stephen Young, Director
PROJECT NOAH
20 VT RT 100 South
Moretown, Vermont 05660
(802) 496-5912

That I may remember the everlasting
covenant between God
and every living creature
of all flesh that is upon the earth."

Genesis 9:16

Reverend Stephen Young brings a unique blend of experiences and qualifications to his position as Director of Project Noah.

As a nationally known environmental pioneer and leader he began his long career in 1975 as an environmental lobbyist and grassroots organizer with the National Audubon Society in Washington DC.

Being present during this momentus period in the birth of the environmental movement immersed him in the struggle to enact the laws that are now the very bulwark in the continuing effort to be good stewards of the earth.

Steve was a founding member of the celebrated Alaska Coalition which against overwhelming opposition from development interests was responsible for passage of the largest land conservation legislation in the history of our country.

The Alaska National Interest Lands Act of 1980 protects over 130 million acres of federal lands in Alaska as National Parks, Refuges, Wild and Scenic Rivers and wilderness areas.

Travelling extensively throughout the United States, he has developed and facilitated workshops, retreats and seminars equipping conservation activists with the tools necessary to be effective advocates for change at the local, regional and national levels.

In 1981 Steve became the first Audubon State Director in Vermont. Through research, education and advocacy Audubon became a strong and responsible statewide voice for the protection of birds, other wildlife and their habitats.

Representing Audubon, he helped establish the Northern Forest Alliance, a uniquely visionary coalition of organizations and individuals commited to the protection and enhancement of the wildlands, forests and communities of the 26 million acre northern forest. The Alliance has been an effective catalyst in the conservation of 1.6 million acres of land, the implementation of sustainable forestry and the fresh new thinking being done by local communities as they plan for a healthier economic future.

Steve Young is an ordained minister, serving as the Assistant Pastor with the Church of the Crucified One in Moretown, Vermont where he lives with his wife and son."