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From: Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO): SAVE THE DATE: February 5, 2023, 1:00–5:30 p.m. The tenth annual Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit will take place in faith communities all over Oregon on Sunday afternoon February 5, 2023! in Rogue Valley, this interfaith event will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S.Holly Street, Medford, OR 97501 The theme for the Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2023 is "Care for Our Common Home: Building Neighborhoods for Climate Resilience." EMO is experimenting with a hybrid Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit this year: Individuals will attend in person at a faith community in their part of the state. Part of the event will be on Zoom, with everyone watching from their regional locations. The rest of the time, local hosts will facilitate relationship-building and learning with other people of faith in your region who care about the environment and climate justice. Each regional gathering will end with a climate vigil at 5 p.m. Host locations register before the end of 2022. Registration for individuals will be available in January so you can select the closest location. If you are interested in volunteering as regional host facilitators for the Oregon Interfaith Earth Summit 2023, please join EMO for a Zoom info session Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. After registering for the info session, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. REGISTER NOW. The information meeting will be recorded for those who are not available on Monday, 12/12/22, at 7:00 p.m. If you want to host another Summit location or help others plan a local space, please register for the information meeting and EMO will send you the recording and other materials. Email EMO with your questions. PRESENTED BY Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) and its program Oregon Interfaith Power & Light(OIPL)

On Monday, Dec 12, 2022 at 3 p.m. PST Institute For The Future is offering a free to the public behind-the-scenes look at how New Zealand is supporting the design of an aspirational framework for future food systems. Click here for more information and registration. "Corporate profits in proportion to GNP have been increasing rapidly since the 1980s, particularly in the last two decades. At the same time, employee compensation has been steadily declining in proportion to GNP since the 1960s. Labor, capital, ownership, education, technology, and community are crucial levers to reverse growing global economic inequalities and bring about more equitable business, economic, and social systems." ~ ITFT On August 10, 2022, Marina Gorbis, Executive Director of The Institute For The Future (IFTF) held their first free public zoom conversation Reworking The Future with four leading-edge experts who are re-making the future through newer forms of worker and community organizations and non-extractive finance models.

Did you know that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) now makes it possible for nonprofit organizations to receive a direct payment from the federal government that equals 30% of a solar installation’s cost? On October 12, 2022, Rev. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice for UCC had a webinar on how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changes the landscape of what’s possible for faith communities when it comes to solar and energy efficiency. Panelists were: Jerome L. Garciano, Esq., a LEED Accredited Professional and author of the Green Tax Incentive Compendium Rebecca Perera, Director of Lending for the United Church of Christ Cornerstone Fund "The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changes the landscape of what’s possible for faith communities when it comes to solar and energy efficiency. But, there is much about the law and how it can benefit faith communities that require careful attention and navigation. Moreover, there can be an alphabet soup of technical and financial jargon that one must confront when it comes to understanding PPAs, SRECs, ITCs, and more." Here are some additional resources on this topic: Rebecca Perera's PowerPoint Slides: https://bit.ly/3sE7U5V Jerome Garciano's PowerPoint Slides: https://bit.ly/3DRG7FL The Cornerstone Fund's Creation Care Investment and Loan Program: https://bit.ly/3gHKSbw Green Tax Incentive Compendium: https://bit.ly/3gRHxXw Interfaith Power & Light's Award Contest for Energy Efficient Congregations: https://bit.ly/3DgIAI1 The UCC's Our Faith Our Vote Action Center: https://p2a.co/zv3KyiE "Inside the Environmental Justice Movement's Big Win: Stopping Permitting Reform": https://bit.ly/3W5C9jE

On November 29, 2022, Peter Sage posted Climate Science Disagreement: Not all scientists think human-generated CO2 is a problem on his substack blog. Lots of incredulous readers reacted negatively! So the next day he replied: "Some people disliked yesterday's post." but he made his important point: "It isn't settled. Not in the minds of about half of American voters." People are talking past each other, neither convincing the other about science, facts, and their point of view. How can we better communicate? We need help! SOCAN is offering Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations a two-part workshop scheduled for both January 14, 2023 and January 21, 2023 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. PST. Participants are expected to attend both sessions. These sessions will be held in the Carpenter Room of the Medford Public Library. Instructor Warren Kahn is a Senior Trainer for More To Life, an international educational non-profit foundation. Warren brings decades of experience to the SOCAN community in hopes of helping us be able to converse with anyone including those with very different points of view so we can help bridge the political and environmental divide and find common ground for what is needed to care for our planet and beyond. Normally the cost for this training would be $350/person but Warren Kahn is offering it to SOCAN members for free..Participation is limited to 30 so if you are unable to attend, please email Kathy@socan.eco. Register here.

Pachamama Alliance is offering graduates of their Game Changer Intensive (GCI) a 10-week program Introduction to Community Climate Action Training (ICCAT). The application deadline is Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Click here for the application form. Introduction to Community Climate Action Training is a "journey of discovery and action with a select group of people taking on local climate justice, grounded in the interconnectedness of all life. Every level of experience is invited. Some people don’t know what area of climate justice they want to focus on. Some are new to activism. Others are experienced organizers searching for a new direction. Other participants have clear goals but don’t know what skills they need to gain to reach them. The goal of the training is to help you determine an area of focus for the training, find a pathway forward, and gain the skills to reach your goals." Pachamama Alliance is a 501c(3) The applicatioThenon-profit with programs that "integrate Indigenous wisdom with modern knowledge to support personal, and collective, a transformation that is the catalyst to bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on this planet." Check out the Pachamama Alliance Blog - resources to change the dream of the modern world.

The mission of Disciples of Christ's Green Chalice Ministry is "to connect Christian faith, spiritual practice, and creation consciousness in order to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom." Disciples of Christ created a Green Chalice Program "to encourage and assist local congregations/DOC Offices and Assemblies who wish to live out their faith by caring for creation." With the urgency of climate change impacting our neighbors and the world right now Disciples of Christ have "prioritized Carbon Neutrality while still inviting congregations to care for creation more generally." To become A Green Chalice Ministry a congregation team must start a Creation Care Team; then sign the Green Chalice Covenant and make at least 3 changes that demonstrate your congregation's commitment to caring for God's creation. Their Disciples Home Missions website has a Congregation Toolkit and links to many other resources.

Team Global HOPE at UCC National Ministries is hosting a Blue Christmas virtual worship service. on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m. PST. Register here. "Blue Christmas services traditionally provide space for those who don’t feel so “merry and bright” during the holiday season. This service seeks to recognize and stand in solidarity with the experiences of those aggrieved or displaced by disaster or forced migration in 2022, from Kentucky to Ukraine, and beyond. We remember that we are called to stand in solidarity with the captive and the oppressed, and work together with God’s guidance to create a just world for all." UCC Clergy and choirs engaged in humanitarian ministries across the denomination will be providing reflective liturgy, music, and preaching during this event. This event will be recorded for later availability or use in local Blue Christmas events. "Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries."

Greenfaith identifies the period between March 17 and May 6, 2022 as a Sacred Season for Climate Justice. It is a season when several religious holidays (Holi, Vaisakhi, Ramadan, Passover, Holy Week, and Easter, Vesak, Naw Ruz, and Ridvan) occur. The Equinox, Earth Day, and World Water Day also occur now. "The climate crisis means that diverse religious communities must share an urgency message during these sacred days: climate justice now!" ~ Green Faith "Drawing on our core values and in a spirit of compassion, love, and justice, we are shifting the narrative by calling for an end to new fossil fuel projects and deforestation and a rapid, just transition to a sustainable future. Together we’re showing up on our holiest days to connect climate justice with our religious values." Their collaborators include: Shalom Center THE BTS CENTER Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary The Many enfleshed Faith in Place Los Altos UMC JustFaith Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Faithfully Sustainable Faith Communities Environmental Network JCAN Jewish Climate Action Network Grace Centre Church EARTHDAY.ORG Ummah for Earth

Ashland Bahai Community Life warmly invites the public from all faith communities to celebrate the Bahá’í Naw-Ruz /New Year on March 20, 2022 Events and meetings of the Baha'is of Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass & Klamath Falls, OR can be found on MeetUp. Bahá’ís have “a new understanding of the purpose and nature of religion” – it is the “faculty of the human soul that enables individuals to mine inner resources of courage, vision, and high endeavor and allows groups and communities to explore reality together and forge a common vision and purpose. When harmonized with science, religion is a system of knowledge that propels the advancement of civilization.” “Three core assertions of the Bahá’í Faith sometimes termed the “three onenesses”, are central in the teachings of the religion. They are the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religion and the Oneness of Humanity. The pivotal principle of the Bahá’í Faith is to unite all races and peoples in one universal Cause, the betterment of the world.” “Believing in the oneness of humanity demands rooting out of prejudice and inequality, it elevates the need for all relationships and systems to be grounded in cooperation and mutual assistance. Other teachings are the equality of men and women; the harmony between religion and science; the centrality of justice to all human endeavors; the importance of education; and the dynamics of the relationships that are to bind together individuals, communities, and institutions as humanity advances towards its collective maturity.” “Let us consecrate ourselves to the creation of a world in which knowledge will be the province of all; where there are no limitations imposed upon a soul by virtue of race, gender, or creed; where the material and spiritual aspects of life are in harmony; and where all of the truths essential for human progress are held sacred. To do so will require great sacrifice, courage, and audacity. Baha'i Tem[ple in Wilamette, IL Image Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Baha%27i_Temple_-_Wilmette,_IL.jpg #EliminationofPrejudice #Civilization #Education #Equality #Oneness #Cooperation #MutualAssistance #Relationships #Unity

"As we approach Earth Day on April 22, 2022, our churches will be engaged in education and action through a variety of means that evoke the prophetic tradition of our faith. Many of the themes from Holy Week transfer to the focus we give God’s creation during Earth Week." ~ Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, UCC Minister for Environmental Justice (1) Prophetic Inspiration! Ames United Church of Christ is partnering with the Iowa Conference, the Central Association of Iowa, and the UCC’s National Setting to host a digital event for the entire denomination on April 23, 2022 entitled “The Faith of Prophets: Lessons for the Climate Crisis.” (Click the link to Register) (2) Prophetic art! Church members of all ages are coming together to create community climate collages that spark reflection on how our faith leads us to action. They will share their masterpieces with elected officials, especially as the Senate considers groundbreaking climate measures. (3) Prophetic worship! Creation Justice Ministries provides materials each year that help congregations focus their education and worship on a theme. This year’s theme is “Weathering the Storm: Faithful Climate Resilience.” An April 13, 2022 webinar will explore this theme and more. (4) Prophetic love! For their annual Faith Climate Action Week from April 22nd to May 1, 2022, Interfaith Power & Light has chosen the theme "Sacred Trust: Our Children’s Right to a Livable Future.” They suggest ways churches can work to safeguard our Earth for younger generations. The Faith of Prophets: Lessons for the Climate Crisis The best-selling Catholic writer Joan Chittister has written, “What this world needs most right now is a new generation of prophets.” This is especially true as we confront the climate crisis today. Yet, we can no longer wait for others to be the prophets that were needed yesterday. We have to find the prophet in each of us. We are the ones who can make a profound difference right now. To answer the urgent call for prophetic action today, this April 23, 2022 event will focus on what the Hebrew Prophets can teach us as well as what current prophetic leaders have to say. The event will consist of three parts: (1) Opening Keynote via Zoom: “Why Prophets Matter Today” by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PDT). (2) Panel Discussion via Zoom: April 23, 2022 with the Rev. Michael Malcom from the People’s Justice Council, Nellis Kennedy-Howard from Honor the Earth, and Hector Arbuckle from the Ames Climate Action Team (8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.,m PDT). (3) Local Action in Your Own Community: Create and deliver a community climate collage to the district office of your Congressional Representative or Senator. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/PropheticAction

In researching the topic of "tradition" I came upon this engrossing 1 hour, 39 minute, YouTube video by Dr. Robert Lustig, where he unveils, among other things, how sugar addiction has resulted in a national epidemic of obesity. Lustig is the author of The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains. The four C’s: Connect – empathy – serotonin vs. dopamine Contribute – altruism, volunteerism, philanthropy Cope – sleep, mindfulness, and exercise. Cook – real food Five modest proposals: Healthy Beverage Initiative Type 2 diabetes should be renamed “Processed Food Disease” Roll back subsidies for processed foods: Corn, Wheat, Soy, and Sugar “Eat Real” trust mark Remove sugar from the “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS) list.

I enjoy Matthew Fox's Daily Meditations delivered to my email inbox. I am grateful for the Via Positiva as a counterbalance to the Via Negativa we experience daily through media recounting: war in Ukraine; refugees; discord of American politics; crisis in democracy; voter suppression; human-caused degradation of our fragile ecosphere; social and economic injustices; genocide; lies and misinformation; incivility and coarseness; pandemic; anxiety and psychological distress; inflation; financial collapse; greed; crime; violence; surveillance and loss of freedoms; cyberattacks; depression... Returning to the sacred and Original Blessing is absolutely essential in the face of human folly at work today as we face our own extinction and that of other species. ~ Matthew Fox "A good dose of the Via Positiva goes a long way to feeding us with the beauty and goodness and love that allows us to persevere in combating Evil and its many, many faces. Returning to the sacred and Original Blessing is absolutely essential in the face of human folly at work today as we face our own extinction and that of other species." We are not powerless victims but “participants in the primary sacred reality in a time of darkness and unknowing." Let our lives sing a love song to the world.

Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE) has announced a partnership with Unite Oregon on climate change. On July 28, 2022, at 6-8 p.m., PT BASE will be having a virtual meeting on an environmental mapping tool, and your input matters. Only 20 spaces are available. and those who decide to participate will also receive $200. Register Here Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE) is a volunteer nonprofit community organization that provides events, community information-sharing, connection, support, and resources that work towards the well-being and advancement of Black residents living in Southern Oregon. They are located at 325 S. Riverside, Suite 4435, Medford, OR 97501 Community@baseoregon.org | www.baseoregon.org "Unite Oregon, Rogue Valley is an independent chapter of Unite Oregon and a newly merged organization from Oregon Action and the Center for Intercultural Organizing. They provide the organizational base for participatory democracy, just communities, and a fair economy. They dig into issues including raising wages for workers; continuing racial justice work like ending police profiling; fighting for justice and dignity for our immigrant neighbors; addressing the affordable housing crisis in the Rogue Valley; and expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare. Other issues include the student debt crisis and college affordability, transportation access and affordability, economic justice for working women, and civic engagement. All of their work is approached through a racial justice lens and with a focus on developing the leaders of tomorrow as they build a powerful movement for justice."

Rogue Climate urges us to take time this Earth Day 2022 to celebrate the recent incredible victories in our region. "From defeating Jordan Cove LNG to passing historic laws that move forward a just transition to clean energy, Rogue Climate communities have a lot to celebrate this Earth Day! People across Southern Oregon and the South Coast have shown up, again and again, to fight for climate justice -- and keep winning." "At the same time, our communities are facing unprecedented heat, wildfires, drought, and more. This month, the world’s top scientists released a report that urges the world to act fast if we want to avoid the worst consequences of climate change." Rogue Climate communities will continue to fight for climate justice, while also building a future where we can thrive despite the impacts of climate change we are already experiencing." South Coast - working to ensure that the Coos Bay estuary continues to be protected against impacts similar to those of Jordan Cove LNG. Rogue Valley - continuing to support Almeda fire survivors while pushing for local solutions to transition away from fossil fuels. Statewide - continues to advocate for policies that ensure Oregon’s energy systems are clean, reliable, and affordable. This Earth Day you can help fight for climate justice by making a donation to Rogue Climate. Join the movement by becoming a Rogue Climate volunteer by signing up here! P.S. You can also celebrate the victory against Jordan Cove LNG by buying a victory t-shirt, sweatshirt, mug, and more online here! Image Credit: From Allie and the Rogue Climate Team

Heather Cox Richardson @HC_Richardson has just tweeted "The Supreme Court has gone rogue. We are in a full-blown Constitutional crisis. Congress must act. And we must pressure Congress to act, while it still can." Today June 30, 2022 the Supreme Court of the U.S. voted to restrict the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to mandate heat-trapping gas emissions reductions, specifically those related to the power sector. The High Court ruled in West Virginia v. EPA (20-1530) " Congress did not grant the Environmental Protection Agency in Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act the authority to devise emissions caps based on the generation shifting approach the Agency took in the Clean Power Plan." Electricity is currently responsible for a quarter of U.S. emissions and the Biden administration has set a goal to eliminate these emissions entirely by 2035. Today’s ruling doesn’t stop climate action in the U.S.; but it does make it a lot harder to address the climate crisis at a time when we need to be doing all we can. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe articulates the stakes during this segment with MSNBC's José Díaz-Balart. "If we don't fix climate change, it will fix us." Bill McKibben @billmckibben tweeted: "Understand that today's EPA ruling is the culmination of decades of careful and patient work by big business using dark money... The Supreme Court to Physics: Drop Dead." Contact your Congressman today. Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Read Climate Brief: Can Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss Be Tackled Together? What is Your Carbon Footprint? Does your congregation, small business, or nonprofit want to step on the carbon scale, measure your carbon footprint, and see what you can do together to reduce it? Climate Stewards USA has developed a new, free carbon footprint calculator called 360carbon that lets organizations measure their carbon footprints and figure out how to start cutting them.. More than two dozen churches across America are already using this tool. Talk to your organizations about using 360carbon today!

On July 5, 2022 thirty-five faith groups from seven countries today announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies. They have called for no new fossil fuels as 20 oil and gas companies plan to spend nearly $1 trillion on new projects in violation of UN and IEA warnings. "Organized by the World Council of Churches, Operation Noah, Laudato Si’ Movement, Green Anglicans, and GreenFaith, this latest divestment announcement comes from faith institutions in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, the UK, and the US. It comes just three weeks before Anglican bishops from around the world gather for the once-a-decade Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, UK" The World Council of Churches is "a worldwide Christian inter-church organization founded in 1948 to work for the cause of ecumenism." Operation Noah was set up in 2004 to provide a Christian response to the climate crisis, is a small charity with big ambitions. The Laudato Si’ Movement (founded as Global Catholic Climate Movement 2015) is "a community of Catholics, responding to the Pope’s call to action in the Laudato Si’ encyclical. We are lay people, priests, religious, bishops, and a global network of member organizations working together on the climate change crisis." Anglican Communion Environmental Network is" a network for those who care for God’s creation - Anglicans and Episcopalians worldwide concerned with environmental issues. The Anglican Communion Environment Network strives to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the earth." "GreenFaith is building a worldwide, multi-faith climate and the environmental movement. Together our members create communities to transform ourselves, our spiritual institutions, and society to protect the planet and create a compassionate, loving, and just world." "We envision a world transformed, in which humanity in all its diversity has developed a shared reverence for life on Earth. Religious and spiritual communities everywhere generate a moral awakening to the sacredness of Earth and the dignity of all people. Together, we are building resilient, caring communities and economies that meet everyone’s needs and protect the planet. The era of conquest, extraction, and exploitation has given way to cooperation and community." ~ Greenfaith

Addressing the challenge to stop and reverse global warming is not just a matter of facts and convincing verbal arguments - motivation to change our economic and political systems as well as corporate and individual behaviors must also speak to our hearts and our worldview. Stories and ideas are often best communicated through essays, art, interviews, poems, reviews, books, questions, and videos. Center for Humans and Nature (CHN) is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization with "a mission to explore and promote human responsibilities in relation to nature." CHN's online digital publications are housed under Stories & Ideas. These “Stories & Ideas” are featured in a diversity of forms - essays, art, interviews, poems, reviews, and videos. A variety of contributors share their diverse perspectives on themes such as Animals & Plants, Care, Climate Change, Community, Cosmos, Culture, Healing, Justice, Land & Water, Language, Practice, Reciprocity, Sacred, Sovereignty, and Urban Nature. CHN contributors have included Rebecca Solnit, Adrienne Maree Brown, Tommy Orange, Mary Midgley, David Sloan Wilson, Benjamin Barber, Robin Kimmerer, David Abram, Maude Barlow, Herman Daly, Bill McKibben, Sharon Olds, Nalini Nadkarni, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Vandana Shiva, and James Gustave Speth, among others. CHN also publishes Minding Nature, currently, an annual journal that “explores ecological responsibilities, values, and practices.” You may also subscribe to their weekly newsletter for the latest stories and ideas. Photo Credit (above): Bobtail Squid, by NOAA

Where are all the young people looking for a spiritual home in a post-evangelical Christian world? They probably aren’t interested in organized religion and they aren’t in churches that offer a tired liturgy from a bygone Christendom era or a faith that doesn’t embrace science! Some in the younger generation may listen to The Liturgists Podcast because it encourages lively, irreverent conversations exploring that awkward transition space between abandoning old understandings and traditions while looking for new, more meaningful expressions. The Liturgists Podcast is a Christian program that is dedicated to serving the “spiritually homeless and frustrated.” “The Liturgists are creating a global conversation, blending science, art, and faith to explore the most vital issues of our time. In an age where the Church is mainly known for culture wars, we send a different message: there is room at the table for all who are hungry.” They offer Advice For Anyone Who Has Ever Doubted Their Religion. The Liturgists are Mike McHargue (Science Mike) and Michael Gungor. Mike McHargue describes himself as a “Christian turned atheist turned Jesus follower, spiritual & skeptical.” His book Finding God in the Waves tells the story of how his evangelical faith dissolved into atheism as he studied the Bible and science (the latest research in neuroscience, cosmology, and physics.) A mystical experience led him back to faith with a new understanding of God. His vimeo channel is best known for What Color is this Dress? Science Knows, which went viral on the internet a few years ago. Michael Gungor is a musician and co-founder. I like this hour-long YouTube video interview (above) of Richard Rohr by The Liturgists. “Art opens us up to mystical, non-dual knowledge and experiences.” Closing the door of one era is often not seen as the opening of another door of opportunity. There is a painfully awkward “hallway between the two doors” – a lack of understanding between two generational points of view. Those drawn into change experiment with new ideas and expressions of our common humanity, before something new emerges. It’s sort of like the gap in understanding and compassion, artfully portrayed in the Netflix movie Kodachrome, where broken relationships can be healed as new doors are opened. There is room at the table for everyone ~ Carrie Newcomer #postchristendom #Enneagram #Generations #Spirituality #meditation

The United States military is one of the world’s biggest polluters. As an institution, it leads the world in oil consumption and emits enormous amounts of greenhouse gases! To grasp the environmental impact of the U.S. military, however, requires us to go beyond statistics and numbers. One must listen to those from the communities directly affected. UCC Environmental Justice Ministries is having a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 10 a.m. PST to provide an overview of environmental justice concerns pertaining to the U.S. military. Register here. The webinar will feature the voices of those engaged in the struggle to stop the pollution of the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on the island of Oahu. Faith communities will not only learn about the issues but also how they can take action for justice. Featured panelists will include: Wayne Tanaka, Executive Director of the Sierra Club in Hawaiʻi Danny Tengan, Disaster Coordinator for Hawaiʻi Conference of the United Church of Christ Lorah Steichen, Outreach Coordinator for the National Priorities Project Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time, still sign-up, and they will send you a link to a recording of it. This monthly installment of Creation Justice webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcolm who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People's Justice Council. The Just Peace Network of the United Church of Christ is a co-sponsor of this event. #CreationJustice #JustPeace #ClimateChange #Pollution #EnvironmentalJustice #UCC