Friday, May 27, 2016

Creation Justice Ministries Newsletter Spring 2016





Read the Spring 2016 Edition of Capsules

This edition includes ideas for advocating for the Green Climate Fund, protecting the Arctic Refuge, teaching the connection between religion and science, and more.
Hi Patty,
Spring is in full swing, and the creation justice community is bustling with activity. Here's some of what you will find in the Spring 2016 Edition of Capsules:
NEWS
* Sacred Duty to Curb Methane Waste
* Prayers, paper lanterns at United Methodist General Conference climate vigil
* 121 Faith Organizations Urge Congress to Invest 750 million in Green Climate Fund
ACTION
* Take Action to support the Green Climate Fund
* Creation Justice Ministries is seeking people of faith willing to offer peaceful presence upcoming hearings on the federal coal program
* Support Alaska Native communities' struggle to defend their homeland: The Arctic Refuge
* Get involved in the Bears Ears National Monument proposal 
EVENTS
* Protecting God's Creatures: Teleconference, June 5th at 4:00pm ET
* Creating a Climate for Change Conference at the Florence Civic Center in South Carolina on June 9, 2016
* The Powerful Faith-Based Organizing for Climate Justice Conference at Pendle Hill, Pennsylvania on June 16th-19th
* Faith Network Gathering for an Inclusive Economy, July 8th in Buffalo, NY
* Endangered Species round table in: Denver, CO (July 17th) and St. Louis, MO (July 31st)
RESOURCES
* Food & Climate crisis info graphic from the Presbyterian Hunger Program
* Catechism Video Series featuring scientist in the Episcopal Church
* Solar Webinar by Presbyterian churches
* ​Presbyterian Hunger Program newsletter; perspectives on trade, ecowomanism and more!
As always, we hope these resources will be of service to your ministry. Read Capsules now.
  In hope,
  Shantha Ready Alonso
  Executive Director, Creation Justice Ministries
Connect with Us

Creation Justice Ministries
110 Maryland Ave NE #203
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 827-3975
info@creationjustice.org
www.creationjustice.org

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