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SUMMARY:From Greenwashing to Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Charter declares that one of its central mandates is “to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and social advancement of all peoples.” Despite this\, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) transparently reveals a process that has become dominated by fossil fuel interests rather than the interests of all peoples. The President of COP28 is Sultan Al Jaber\, the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company which is one of the world’s largest oil producers and is currently working to aggressively expand its production. In this webinar\, panelists will not only provide a critical assessment of the greenwashing and corporate capture of the upcoming COP\, but they will also cast an alternative vision and pathway forward. Ultimately\, the world deserves and desperately needs a UN process dedicated to the advancement of all peoples. Justice must be central not only to COP pronouncements but also to its actions. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-sponsored by Alabama Interfaith Power & Light\, the People’s Justice Council\, United Church Funds\, and the United Church of Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/from-greenwashing-to-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T130000
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SUMMARY:The Climate Strike Movement 5 Years Later
DESCRIPTION:Five years have now passed from when Greta Thunberg and soon others went on strike from school to launch a movement that expanded and reverberated around the world. The movement continues as organizers prepare for the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York City on September 17th. This webinar will feature organizers and activists who will reflect back on the movement and where we are today. The Rev. Jim Antal has recently written a new chapter for his popular book “Climate Church\, Climate World” that is entitled\, “Trump\, Biden\, Greta—Years of Upheaval\, 2018-2022.” Aly Tharp is the Senior Organizer for GreenFaith and is currently organizing faith communities in support of the September 17th march. Gabriela Martinez is an organizer for the Franciscan Action Network and is also mobilizing support for the march. Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-climate-strike-movement-5-years-later/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230807T133000
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SUMMARY:Climate Hope Cards Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief online prayer service as we enter into the final week of collecting Climate Hope Cards to deliver to Washington\, DC in September. Climate Hope Cards is an effort to strengthen EPA protections so that we might save thousands of lives\, address societal inequities\, and put our nation on track to reach its climate goals. UCC churches and camps across the country have been participating in this campaign over the course of the summer. The prayer service will feature interns and fellows who have been devoting time and energy to collecting cards. They will share with us moments in which they have experienced or witnessed hope over the past few months. All are welcome to join us!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-hope-cards-prayer-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T140000
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SUMMARY:Seeing through the Smoke: Wildfires\, Climate\, and a Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:How can we find a path forward in addressing the wildfires that have created a landscape of crisis in our climate changed world? This webinar will feature three leading thinkers and practitioners in answering this question. John Vaillant has recently released a book entitled “Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World” that David Wallace Wells has praised as “mesmerizing” and “unfortunately\, exquisitely timed.” Shana Udvardy is the Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists. Rick O’Rourke is from the Cultural Fire Management Council which practices fire stewardship on the Yurok Reservation and ancestral lands. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/seeing-through-the-smoke-wildfires-climate-and-a-path-forward/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
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SUMMARY:What's Possible?: Earth Day Stories of Hope
DESCRIPTION:On April 22nd\, the United Church of Christ will inaugurate an annual Earth Day summit to lift up\, celebrate\, and further ministries dedicated to caring for God’s creation. This two and a half hour digital event will feature a keynote address by the Rev. Jim Antal\, the author of “Climate Church\, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change.” Churches are invited to organize book groups to read this book in the month of April. \nThe summit will also feature: \n\na panel discussion with Gina Peltier from Honor the Earth\, Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos from Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, and Alexa Horwart from Isaiah\na celebration of our denomination’s newest Creation Justice Churches\na recognition of our recent youth and young adult Climate Justice Fellows\nthe presentation of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award to a congregation or green team that has distinguished itself in taking public action for environmental justice\n\nIf you are unable to join at the scheduled time\, still register and a link to the recording will be sent to you following the event. \nThis event is cohosted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the United Church of Christ’s Council for Climate Justice\, Mayflower United Church of Christ\, and the Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-possible-earth-day-stories-of-hope/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T140000
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Earth Sunday: Resources for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Many churches celebrate God’s creation on the Sunday closest to Earth Day (April 22nd). It is an opportunity to not only address some of the most pressing issues faced by our world today\, but to also give people a vision of hope and a path forward. To assist with this vitally important undertaking\, Creation Justice Ministries has created an ecumenical resource for churches. The resource for this year brings the lens of justice to food\, the most immediate and tangible way that we connect with the natural world around us. In this webinar\, Karyn Bigelow\, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries\, will introduce the resource and talk about specific ways churches can deliver a powerful message and experience on Earth Sunday. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-ready-for-earth-sunday-resources-for-congregations-2/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: The Ants and the Grasshopper
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a free screening of an acclaimed documentary that follows the life of the inspiring Anita Chitaya. After successfully confronting challenge after challenge in her home country of Malawi\, Chitaya comes to the United States faced with the most difficult task of her life. In order to save her home from extreme weather\, she seeks to persuade people in the United States that climate change is real. The film documents her efforts as she travels around the country from California to the White House to engage everyone from climate skeptics to despairing farmers. \nThe documentary has received numerous film festival awards and accolades. Journalist Michael Pollen declared that he was “blown away” by this powerful film about “a hero of such grace and intelligence and power.” \nJoin us from the comfort of your home or gather with others from your faith community for this film screening. An action guide and a Bible study are available to make the most of the experience. \nThis event is cohosted by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Green Chalice Ministries\, the Environmental Justice Ministries of the United Church of Christ\, and Blessed Tomorrow.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/movie-screening-the-ants-and-the-grasshopper/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Planning the Energy Future of your Congregation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Interfaith Power & Light\, the United Church of Christ\, and other faith partners in learning about benchmarking your facilities’ energy use\, so that your congregation can cut energy costs and care for creation. This is the first step in planning to take advantage of federal funding now available to faith communities. Presenters include: Jerry Lawson\, National Manager of EPA’s Energy Star for Small Businesses and Congregations; Sarah Paulos\, Interfaith Power & Light’s Cool Congregations Program Director and Tom Hackley from People’s Church of Kalamazoo\, Michigan. Join us on February 21\, 2023\, at 1 pm ET\, 12 pm CT\, 11 am MT\, and 10 am PT. Fill out the form below with your name and email to Register now!
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/webinar-planning-the-energy-future-of-your-congregation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
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SUMMARY:The Land Back Movement
DESCRIPTION:The Land Back Movement has been succinctly described as the generations long struggle to put “Indigenous lands back into Indigenous hands.” Yet\, there is much to know and understand about this vitally important movement. In this webinar\, organizers and practitioners within the movement will place the struggle within the context of dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery and the ongoing work of reparatory justice. Moreover\, current efforts will be discussed and lifted up in discerning how the movement can be advanced today. Speakers will include: \n\nKaterina Gea from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery and pastor of Wild Church Fresno\nSarah Augustine from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery; author of “The Land Is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery”\nAngie Comeaux from Hummingbird Springs Farm\, the Bvlbancha Collective\, and Okla Hina Ikhish Holo (People of the Sacred Medicine Trail)\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-land-back-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T140000
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SUMMARY:What Is a Sustainable Economy?
DESCRIPTION:With powerful industries based on extractive and exploitative practices\, our economy has been a train barreling toward increasing environmental disaster. The fate of humanity and our planet can no longer continue on this track\, but crucial questions remain: What is a sustainable economy? What will it look like? What must change? What costs might it entail? And\, how will it be achieved? For people of faith\, these questions are engaged from a place that prioritizes matters of equity\, justice\, and the common good. To help us think through these issues\, this webinar will feature Edith Rasell who recently authored the book\, “The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society.” \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.\nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/what-is-a-sustainable-economy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T140000
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SUMMARY:The Midterms and Beyond: A Path for Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to climate justice\, how do we make it out of the wilderness and arrive at the promised land? In this webinar\, we will discuss the results of the midterms with an eye to what is possible in 2023 and beyond. A full discussion of the midterms entails more than looking at a final scorecard of congressional contests. It entails assessing the power of young voters and voters who care about the climate crisis. It entails tracking the successes of state ballot initiatives. It entails bringing a lens of justice to multiple\, overlapping struggles in our society. A full and broad conversation of the midterms is needed in order to cast a vision and a plan for how our movement can grow and thrive. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-midterms-and-beyond-a-path-for-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T140000
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SUMMARY:Centering Africa at COP27
DESCRIPTION:In November\, leaders from the world’s nations will be convening at COP27\, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh\, Egypt. While this summit has been described as “the African COP\,” activists from the continent have asserted that they are already being shut out. In this webinar\, we will center the climate concerns and issues faced by Africa\, the continent that bears the least responsibility for the climate crisis yet is most vulnerable to its destructive impacts. A prominent concern for African nations at COP27 is the matter of who will pay for the increasing losses and damages inflicted by the climate crisis. Over the past 50 years\, climate exacerbated drought has led to a loss of an estimated $70 billion in the Horn of Africa and southern Africa\, while the cost of rising sea levels is projected to reach $50 billion by 2050 for islands and coastal areas. Of far greater significance than what can be expressed in monetary amounts is the enormous loss of life that has occurred. Over the past 50 years\, drought led to the loss of over a half million lives\, while flooding has claimed the lives of 20\,000. Among the featured panelists for this webinar will be Dr. Tinashe Gumbo from the All Africa Conference of Churches and the Rev. Michael Kalito from Theological Education by Extension in Zambia (TEEZ). \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/centering-africa-at-cop27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T150000
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SUMMARY:United Church of Christ Ambassador Training with Blessed Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Americans are growing more concerned about climate change. As they witness and experience impacts on their health\, livelihoods\, and communities\, they are increasingly looking for guidance on solutions\, from people in their daily lives – including faith leaders like you. This training will equip you with the knowledge\, hands-on experience\, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change and solutions. \nWith this training\, and a cohort of like-minded leaders\, you will be able to engage your congregations and congregants\, colleagues\, the public\, and policymakers to inspire climate solutions that help protect our families and communities now\, and ensure a prosperous\, just\, and secure future. \nThis webinar will be recorded via Zoom and the links for the recorded webinar will be provided to all who register. Individuals interested in becoming Blessed Tomorrow Ambassadors must attend the webinar and then sign the agreement. \nThe training will run on Saturday\, November 5 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET\, and will include several breaks throughout. \nIf you have any questions before registering\, please contact FaithAmbassadors@ecoAmerica.org \nWe strive to host inclusive\, accessible events that enable all individuals\, including individuals with disabilities\, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact FaithAmbassadors@ecoAmerica.org
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/united-church-of-christ-ambassador-training-with-blessed-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220921T195038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T132955Z
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SUMMARY:The Inflation Reduction Act: How It Can Benefit Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changes the landscape of what’s possible for faith communities when it comes to solar and energy efficiency. For example\, did you know that this new law 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? \nYet there is much about the law and how it can benefit faith communities that requires 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. \nHow is a faith community to discern what is the best way to finance solar or energy efficiency upgrades? \nFor this webinar\, we will sort through what faith communities need to know\, while also looking at successful examples and practices. Panelists for this webinar will be assembled in collaboration with the UCC Cornerstone Fund\, a long-time advocate for climate-care church energy projects. \nIf you can’t join us live\, still sign up and we will send you the recording and resources! \nThis 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 Malcom\, who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-inflation-reduction-act-how-it-can-benefit-faith-communities-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130
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SUMMARY:Climate Hope Cards Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:We find ourselves in the midst of ongoing climate and environmental justice crises. The future sometimes seems uncertain and even frightening. Yet as people of faith\, we are called to heed prophetic voices and fight for a livable planet. \nCalling all UCC children and youth: Draw or paint about climate hope\, environmental justice\, or protecting the Earth. Sunday school class and youth group participation encouraged. \nLast day to submit art (11/29/2022)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-hope-cards-art-contest/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T140000
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SUMMARY:The Birth of a Movement: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Just as the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a watershed event in kickstarting the Civil Rights Movement\, a six-week civil disobedience campaign in Warren County\, North Carolina\, served as the watershed event for the Environmental Justice Movement in 1982. As more than 500 people were arrested to prevent the dumping of toxic waste in a predominantly black community\, a nation soon became awakened to the crisis of environmental racism. This September will mark the 40th anniversary of the Warren County protests that would ripple outward around the world with far reaching impacts that continue until today. A wealth of insight and inspiration is to be found in this critical moment of history during which leaders grounded in their faith played an integral and significant role. In this webinar\, we will hear from three persons who were an important part of the protests: Dollie Burwell\, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, and the Rev. William Kearney. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-birth-of-a-movement-a-40th-anniversary-retrospective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T140000
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SUMMARY:Overdue: Environmental Justice for All
DESCRIPTION:The United States has a long history of environmental injustice that has led to undue burdens of pollution on people of color and low-income communities. In this webinar\, we will focus specifically on environmental injustice in relation to access to clean water. Our special guest will be Lynn Thorp who serves as the National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action. She will discuss how we can make strides in reducing water pollution\, including exposure to toxic substances such as persistent and pervasive PFAS chemicals also known as “forever” chemicals. She will additionally discuss how to ensure that large new water infrastructure investments are spent equitably and effectively as well as how to modernize our drinking water systems. Finally\, she will draw the connections between securing clean water while also addressing the climate crisis and promoting clean energy. Join us as we learn about what reforms are needed (and possible!) from our federal government. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Andy Wells-Bean who serves as the National Environmental Justice Fellow for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/overdue-environmental-justice-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220627T105730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T192517Z
UID:188382-1657112400-1657116000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Wartime Threat: Increased Fossil Fuel Production at Home
DESCRIPTION:The fossil fuel industry is using the war in Ukraine to push for ramping up production in the United States. As a result\, communities on the frontlines of the industry face the wartime threat of more pollution and more harm to their health. In this webinar\, we will learn about the history that shapes the threats faced\, and we will hear directly from those fighting at the grassroots to protect their families and communities. Featured speakers will include Roishetta Ozane from Healthy Gulf\, Lois Bower-Bjornson from the Clean Air Council\, and David J.X. González from the University of California-Berkeley. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/wartime-threat-increased-fossil-fuel-production-at-home/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220523T133918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T183315Z
UID:185362-1654693200-1654696800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Discerning and Deciding: Bold Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:According to a recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\, the world has less than three years for its greenhouse gas emissions to peak and head into a relatively rapid decline. Careful discernment is needed on where people of faith and conscience should place their time and energy in organizing for the policies that will lead us to a more just and hospitable world. Should the focus be on climate legislation currently being considered in Congress? Should the focus be upon presidential emergency powers? To help answer these questions\, this webinar will feature three leaders in the climate movement: \n\nKeya Chatterjee\, Executive Director of U.S. Climate Action Network\nMiranda Ehrlich\, Federal Field Director for the Sierra Club\nJean Su\, Energy Justice Director for the Center for Biological Diversity\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/discerning-and-deciding-bold-climate-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220426T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T160227Z
UID:183895-1652274000-1652277600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Migration: Responding with Faith\, Care\, and Equity
DESCRIPTION:Migration stemming from the damage done to our climate is underway right now as the lives of people around the world are being uprooted and disrupted. From sub-Saharan Africa and the Pacific Islands to Alaska and Louisiana\, we are seeing the present consequences of drought\, extreme weather\, and rising sea levels. According to a recent UN climate report\, 20 million people have been displaced each year since 2008 due to extreme weather that is often exacerbated by the climate crisis. While climate-related migration is bound to increase\, there is much we can do as people of faith to both mitigate the severity of the climate crisis and reduce worsening inequities amid forced displacement. This webinar will feature those working to address climate migration from a place of deeply held values: \n\nDrocella Mugorewera\, Executive Director for Bridge Refugee Services\nTomas Matom Ramirez\, Guatemalan Immigrant of the Indigenous Maya Ixil People\nRev. Irene Hassan\, Minister of Refugee and Migration Services for the United Church of Christ\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-migration-responding-with-faith-care-and-equity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T124500
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220228T215904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T135227Z
UID:180015-1650709800-1650717900@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The Faith of Prophets: Lessons for the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION: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 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: \n\nOpening Keynote via Zoom: “Why Prophets Matter Today” by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ (10:30 am to 11:30 am ET).\nPanel Discussion via Zoom: “Prophetic Action Today” 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 (11:45 am to 12:45 pm ET).\nLocal 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)\n\nThis event arose of the 37th Ames UCC Annual Theologian in Residence program. The National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ\, and the Central Association of the Iowa Conference have all partnered with Ames UCC to make this event a national and regional offering during the celebration of Earth Month. Additional organizations supporting this event will soon be named. \nRegistration for this event covers both the opening keynote and the panel discussion. Registrants will receive links to recordings of the event afterwards.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-faith-of-prophets-lessons-for-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220317T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T183524Z
UID:181090-1649854800-1649858400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Earth Sunday: Resources for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:With the recently released report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\, the dire situation faced by our world has never been clearer. In such a moment\, leadership from communities of faith is sorely needed. Thankfully\, Creation Justice Ministries has created an ecumenical resource that will assist churches in answering the call placed upon us in this moment. The resource is entitled “Weathering the Storm: Faithful Climate Resilience.” It specifically helps churches respond to the question\, “How can our churches be hubs of resilience\, helping our neighbors weather the physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis?” The resource can be used year-round and is also particularly useful in preparing for Earth Sunday (April 24th). In this webinar\, Avery Davis Lamb\, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries\, will introduce the resource and talk about specific ways churches can deliver a powerful message and experience on Earth Sunday. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-ready-for-earth-sunday-resources-for-congregations/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220120T214030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T133937Z
UID:177858-1648040400-1648044000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth\nDouglas Tallamy’s books have awakened thousands to the problem of wildlife decline and the solution that resides in habitat restoration. This is a solution of which you and your faith community can be a part. The solution can be as close as your backyard or the property surrounding your place of worship. In this webinar\, Tallamy will outline the crisis faced and what we can do in response. The green teams and green thumbs of faith communities will learn not only about cultivating native plants in the landscapes around them\, but also what can be done to create a transformative movement full of actions ordinary people everywhere can take. To care for God’s creation\, we can start by simply stepping outside the doors of where we gather for worship to make the most of our sacred places. In this webinar\, Tallamy will raise our awareness and equip us to make a difference in our world. \nThis webinar 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. Carol Devine who serves as the Minister of Green Chalice for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/restoring-nature-what-people-of-faith-can-do-to-heal-the-earth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220214T144713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T144713Z
UID:179355-1646830800-1646834400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:The U.S. Military and Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION: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. This webinar will provide an overview of environmental justice concerns pertaining to the U.S. military while also centering 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: \n\nWayne Tanaka\, Executive Director of the Sierra Club in Hawaiʻi\nDanny Tengan\, Disaster Coordinator for Hawaiʻi Conference of the United Church of Christ\nLorah Steichen\, Outreach Coordinator for the National Priorities Project\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nThe Just Peace Network of the United Church of Christ is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/the-u-s-military-and-environmental-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20220120T184550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T213245Z
UID:177802-1644411600-1644415200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:When Disaster Strikes: Faith Communities Responding with Equity and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities are often on the frontlines of responding to climate-related disasters. More than a spirit of goodwill is required to effectively respond and minister in such critically important times. Because disasters often expose\, widen\, and exacerbate the gaps of pre-existing disparities\, it is essential that communities of faith prioritize and hold fast in their commitments to equity and justice. This webinar will equip faith communities with the knowledge and awareness required to act in accordance with our values. Our featured speakers will be: \n\nMarcus T. Coleman\, Jr.\, Director of the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships\, Office of the FEMA Administrator\nMarcie Roth\, Executive Director and CEO for the World Institute on Disability\nRev. Fred Meade\, Senior Instructor for the National Disaster Interfaiths Network\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/when-disaster-strikes-faith-communities-responding-with-equity-and-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20211215T211100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T193207Z
UID:176198-1641992400-1641996000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Getting Congress to Act: Strategies\, Tactics\, and Vision for 2022
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Douglass once said\, “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” This webinar will focus on the art and craft of making a demand while casting a vision of what can be achieved in the year ahead. In this instance\, we will focus specifically on how people of faith can best organize themselves to place pressure on Congress to act in 2022. For insight and guidance\, we will turn to those with experience as organizers working locally and nationally: \n\n\n\nRev. A. Kazimir Brown\, Co-Leader of the National Faith Team for the Poor People’s Campaign\nRev. Chibuzo Nimmo Petty\, Senior Organizer at For Our Future\nKim McMurray\, Field Director for Indivisible\n\n\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/getting-congress-to-act-strategies-tactics-and-vision-for-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20210607T172953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153526Z
UID:162904-1623675600-1623679200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Take a Stand: Stop Line 3
DESCRIPTION:The Line 3 Expansion is a massive tar sands oil pipeline under construction through the heart of Northern Minnesota. If completed\, it would cross a hundred waterways\, including the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It would also pass near the border of multiple Native nations and across hundreds of miles of treaty-protected land\, which those communities depend on for drinking water and wild rice gathering. In this webinar\, we will learn more about Line 3 and what faith communities can do to stop it. Featured speakers will include: \n\nRev. Jim Bear Jacobs\, Minnesota Council of Churches and Healing Minnesota Stories\nNina Berguland\, Youth Council and Indigenous Council for Earth Guardians\nJoe Meinholz\, Pipeline Resistance Coordinator for Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\n\nEven if you cannot make the scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/take-a-stand-stop-line-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20210407T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153626Z
UID:158719-1619710200-1619713800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Gonna Trouble the Water: A Live Reading and Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:To deny water is to deny life. On Thursday\, April 29th\, join author Miguel A. De La Torre and contributors to Gonna Trouble the Water as they discuss the sacred nature of water and the ways it is weaponized against non-white communities. Gonna Trouble the Water: Ecojustice\, Water\, and Environmental Racism de-centers “water as commodity” and centers the dignity of water and its life-giving character. \nGonna Trouble the Water is available at thepilgrimpress.com and wherever your favorite e-books are sold.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/gonna-trouble-the-water-a-live-reading-and-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20210319T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T171317Z
UID:157084-1618405200-1618408800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What's Fair?: The U.S. and Responsibility for the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, the United States has released more global warming pollution than any other country\, and it remains the world’s second highest emitter. With its wealth and power\, what are the moral obligations of the U.S. in confronting the climate crisis? In short\, what’s fair? Three leaders in the effort to address this question will present in this webinar: \n-Sivan Kartha\, Senior Scientist\, Stockholm Environment Institute \n-Jean Su\, Energy Justice Program Director\, Center for Biological Diversity \n-Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nSpecial thanks to the sponsorship of the Cornerstone Fund in making this webinar possible.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/whats-fair-the-u-s-and-responsibility-for-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T200046
CREATED:20210308T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T153728Z
UID:150754-1615381200-1615384800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Savior or Neocolonialist?: Assessing Biden from an Indigenous Christian Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The environmental movement has widely lauded the actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration in addressing the climate crisis through early appointments and executive orders. Yet\, there is a larger context to consider as indigenous leaders continue fights against pipelines domestically and Syria is bombed internationally. In this webinar\, Mark Charles\, a dual citizen of the US and the Navajo Nation\, will provide an indigenous Christian perspective on Joe Biden’s presidency. Mark is a co-author of the book\, “Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing\, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery.” In 2020\, Mark ran as an independent candidate for the US presidency. \nThis 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 Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nSpecial thanks to the sponsorship of the Cornerstone Fund in making this webinar possible.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-savior-or-neocolonialist-assessing-biden-from-an-indigenous-christian-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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