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