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SUMMARY:National Faith Mobilization for Sun Day on September 21st
DESCRIPTION:On September 21st\, the UCC will hold a denomination-wide Climate Hope Sunday. This will be a day of worship and action. Liturgical resources will be provided along with advocacy cards directed at Members of Congress. The advocacy cards will feature the winning art from this year’s Climate Hope Art Contest\, and they will allow members a chance to let their congress members know about their desire for robust policies to address the climate crisis. Climate Hope Sunday will coincide with a national day of action being spearheaded by Bill McKibben\, Jim Antal\, and others as they celebrate “Sun-Day” and draw attention to the renewable energy that can power our future. Our theme will be “Bringing Climate Hope to Sun-Day.” At this launch\, we will share about the plans for this event and how the process of ordering advocacy cards will work.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/national-faith-mobilization-for-sun-day-on-september-21st/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:Annual UCC Earth Summit
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s summit\, the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture will be delivered by Katharine Hayhoe\, one of the world’s leading climate scientists and the author of popular books such as Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World and A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions. Through television appearances on PBS and Showtime as well as her widely viewed TED Talks\, Hayhoe has reached a broad audience with a compelling perspective on science\, climate\, and faith. \nThis two-and half-hour summit will additionally feature a panel discussion entitled “Climate Justice in a Toxic World.” Three grassroots leaders in the struggle against environmental racism in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will speak on this panel: Dr. Marsha Jackson from Southern Sector Rising\, Caleb Roberts from Downwinders at Risk\, and Emmanual Davis from Justice for Joppa. \nThe summit will also feature the announcement of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award winner and a celebration of the UCC’s newest Creation Justice Churches. \nCohosts for summit include the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the UCC Council for Climate Justice\, the South Central Conference of the UCC\, and First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fort Worth\, Texas. \nSponsors include United Church Funds and the Cornerstone Fund.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/annual-ucc-earth-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
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SUMMARY:Transformative Faith in Toxic Times
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, our theology of God’s power has been shaped by images of dominion and control\, mirroring human systems of exploitation and extraction. But Scripture reveals a different kind of power—one that flows through relationships\, nurtures life\, and brings healing to both people and planet. Creation Justice Ministries has released a new resource in time for Earth Sunday that explores life-giving theologies in conversation with those leading at the grassroots of a faith-rooted movement. In this webinar\, Derrick Weston of Creation Justice Ministries will introduce the new resource entitled “The Power of God: From Extractive Theology to Transformative Faith.” The Rev. Shawn Anglim of First Grace United Methodist Church in New Orleans will share about the transformative work of a local coalition that created a solar-powered microgrid across the city to serve as backup energy for storm-ravaged communities. Allen Johnson from Christians for the Mountains will talk about the power of faithful advocates in relation to the struggle to stop mountaintop removal for coal extraction. \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/transformative-faith-in-toxic-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 Climate Hope Art Contest Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the art of our 2025 finalists for the UCC’s Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth. The theme this year was “Planting Seeds of Hope.” UCC children and youth are invited to draw\, paint\, or color works of art that bring this theme to life. In the ceremony\, we will see the art of all our finalists. We will have winners for different age groups and an overall winner who will receive an all-expense paid trip to visit Washington\, DC with a parent or guardian. The winner will advocate with the offices of their congress members\, tour the Capitol\, and learn how they can bring their faith values to life in the halls of power. The winning art will additionally serve as the logo for UCC Climate Hope advocacy work throughout 2025.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2025-climate-hope-art-contest-ceremony/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20250129T142048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T214508Z
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SUMMARY:Elon Musk\, Oligarchy\, and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Over and over again\, the Bible tells of prophets who confronted rulers and the rich with an eye toward justice. Today\, the ultra-rich hold enormous political power in the United States\, and the implications are many\, especially when it comes to the pursuit of climate justice. As the world’s richest man and as someone once hailed as a climate savior\, Elon Musk has told the President that “we don’t need to rush” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As people of faith\, what are we to make of this situation in which a small number of wealthy individuals have a tremendous influence over the future well-being of humanity and all of God’s creation? More importantly\, what are we to do? The following panelists will help us address these questions: \n-Edie Rasell\, author of “The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society”\n-KeShaun Pearson\, Executive Director of Memphis Community Against Pollution\n-Joseph Geevarghese\, Executive Director of Our Revolution \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/elon-musk-oligarchy-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
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SUMMARY:From a Toxic Media to a Toxic Environment
DESCRIPTION:Media in our society can have a decisive influence on everything from elections to the quality of the very air we breathe. It can shape and inform the demands of a public and the political will of those in office. In short\, a toxic media can lead to a toxic government and\, literally\, a toxic environment. This is evident in the influence that media conglomerates like Fox can have on matters as vital as the climate crisis. In this webinar\, we will hear from three guest panelists who will help us to understand our current media landscape\, how it impacts the climate crisis\, and what we can do about it. \n-Allison Fisher\, Program Director for Climate and Energy\, Media Matters for America \n-Elyse Martin\, Manager of Persuasion Research & Campaigns\, Environmental Defense Fund \n-Cheryl A. Leanza\, Policy Advisor\, UCC Media Justice \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/from-a-toxic-media-to-a-toxic-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Commissioning Service
DESCRIPTION:As we enter a year of critical importance in the struggle for climate justice\, the UCC is holding a Climate Action Commissioning Service. Gather with us as we faithfully prepare ourselves to take action in the coming year. The theme for this service and for the UCC’s 2025 Climate Hope Campaign is “Planting Seeds of Hope.” Our preacher will be the Rev. Michael Malcom\, the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council. \nEven if you cannot make the service at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-commissioning-service-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20241119T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T171438Z
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:After the election\, commentators like Tom Nichols urged people to “stay engaged and make their voices heard at every turn.” But most still wonder how\, and even if\, they can make a difference between elections. What are the options? (1) Protesting? Vital\, but usually not the long game. (2) Signing email form letters\, which only 3% of Congressional staff says is highly effective? Just gestures. (3) Taking a 2-year nap until the next election? Sadly\, the preferred route for many. Few know about (4) transformational advocacy which helps you change an issue while you also become changed in the process. \nIn his book “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy\,” Sam Daley-Harris writes about people who have successfully brought about social change and personal transformation. Join us for this webinar as Daley-Harris shares his stories and wisdom gained from years of leading and coaching advocacy organizations such as Citizen’s Climate Lobby\, Friends Committee on National Legislation\, Catholic Relief Services\, and RESULTS. \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/reclaiming-our-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
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SUMMARY:Defending the Sacred
DESCRIPTION:For the Apache and other Indigenous peoples\, Oak Flat is a sacred site akin to Mount Sinai. It is currently under threat of being mined for copper by Resolution Copper\, a subsidiary of the multinational mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP. A legal effort to block the transfer of public land for the project was denied by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case is now being appealed to the Supreme Court. Join us to hear from those who have been engaged in the struggle to defend Oak Flat as it enters this crucial stage: \n\nWendsler Nosie\, Sr.\, Former Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe\nSarah Augustine\, Executive Director of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery\nRev. Carol Rose\, Co-Pastor of Shalom Mennonite Fellowship in Tucson\, Arizona\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/defending-the-sacred/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240621T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T174352Z
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SUMMARY:An Indigenous Translation of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:The “First Nations Version” is an Indigenous translation of the Christian scriptures. It brings a fresh language to how these scriptures are conveyed and understood. Notably\, a decolonized rendering of the sacred texts articulates a different understanding of how humans understand their relationship to both God and all of God’s creation. In this webinar\, we will hear from three members of the translation council that produced the First Nations Version. Terry M. Wildman\, who envisioned the translation\, will be joined by Amy Allan and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson. Register to learn about this translation\, especially as it relates to caring for God’s creation. \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/an-indigenous-translation-of-scripture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240621T132903Z
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SUMMARY:UCC Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The next UCC Climate Action Assembly will feature Cora Wynet\, who is the Senior Director of Research at Rewiring America\, the nation’s leading electrification nonprofit\, focused on electrifying our homes and communities. She will help us further the UCC’s commitment to electrifying our churches and the homes of our members. \nEvery two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to further collective efforts on three endeavors launched this year: the Freedom from Plastics Campaign\, the Electrification Checklist Initiative\, and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Each of these programs is rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. \nClimate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-climate-action-assembly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240507T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T200551Z
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SUMMARY:Black Churches Leading with Solar: Incentives\, Financing\, and Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:With the federal government paying for at least 30% of the cost of solar installation\, if not 40 to 50%\, many congregations that own their own building can no longer afford to not go solar. One of the benefits of going solar is a lower electricity bill\, which means an increase in churches revenue. An increase in revenue is an increase in security and ministry. It is also a way to show good financial and environmental stewardship. Yet\, the upfront cost of going solar can often be a hurdle for some congregations. This is where advantageous financing can play an important role. In this webinar\, we focus on Black churches leading with solar. We will hear experts discuss everything one needs to know about government incentives and solar financing. \nThe Rev. Michael Malcom from the People’s Justice Council and the Rev. Dr. Ambrose F. Carroll from Green The Church will host this webinar that will feature these panelists: \n-Dr. Anthony Kinslow II\, CEO\, Gemini Energy Solutions \n-Patricia Eggleston\, Trinity United Church of Christ\, Chicago \n-Rebecca Perera\, Chief Credit Officer\, Cornerstone Fund \nEven if one cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, all those who register will receive a link to a recording of it. \nCo-Hosted by the United Church of Christ\, Green The Church\, the People’s Justice Council\, and Alabama Interfaith Power & Light. \nCo-Sponsored by Blessed Tomorrow\, Creation Justice Ministries\, Green Chalice of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, Interfaith Power & Light\, Third Act Faith\, Unitarian Universalist Association\, and United Black Christians.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/black-churches-leading-with-solar-incentives-financing-and-stewardship/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240207T203146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T203146Z
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SUMMARY:2024 UCC Annual Earth Summit
DESCRIPTION:The UCC’s second annual Earth Summit will feature celebrated author and activist Bill McKibben delivering the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture with the title\, “Energy from Heaven or Energy from Hell?” The two and a half hour summit will additionally feature a panel of grassroots leaders\, the announcement of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award winner\, a celebration of the UCC’s newest Creation Justice Churches\, and a video showcasing the environmental ministries of our host congregation\, The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College. This event will be both in-person and live streamed via Zoom. Along with The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College\, cohosts include the UCC’s Council for Climate Justice\, the National Setting of the UCC\, and the New Hampshire Conference of the UCC. Even if one cannot make the event at its scheduled time\, all those who register will receive a link to a recording of the event.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2024-ucc-annual-earth-summit/
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240318T155159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T152038Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Sunday Resource: Addressing the Plastics Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Everywhere we look in our culture you will find plastic. It surrounds our food\, it makes up our technology\, and it is a standard element in our household items. Unfortunately\, it is also overflowing from our landfills\, floating in our waters\, and polluting our soil. More and more\, you can even find it in our own bodies and those of other living creatures. Creation Justice Ministries has created an Earth Sunday resource designed to help congregations think more deeply about the ways that plastics impact our lives and God’s creation. It is also intended to equip people of faith to take actions to address this epidemic in faithful and practical ways. The title of this new resource is “Plastic Jesus: Real Faith in a Synthetic World.” Join us as we hear from the lead author of the resource Derrick Weston. \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/earth-sunday-resource-addressing-the-plastics-crisis/
LOCATION:Livestream
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T222711
CREATED:20240108T153942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T153943Z
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SUMMARY:Primary Season: Prioritizing Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:In reference to the prospects of progressive candidates in 2024\, recent headlines have highlighted a “waning enthusiasm” among Black\, Hispanic\, and young voters. Among voters concerned about the climate crisis\, dissatisfaction and anger have arisen as fossil fuel projects in Alaska and Appalachia move forward. In this webinar\, we will focus on what can be done to create the momentum needed for champions of climate justice to be elected into office. We will look at how climate solutions can be prioritized in the primaries\, so that policies in accord with environmental justice values can be advanced. \nOur featured webinar guests include: \n\nLashelle Johnson\, State Equity Policy Director\, League of Conservation Voters\nSaul Levin\, Legislative and Political Director\, Green New Deal Network\nWanda Mosley\, National Field Director\, Black Voters Matter Fund\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. 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/primary-season-prioritizing-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
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CREATED:20231030T135239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T135239Z
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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:20230809T140000
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SUMMARY:Centering Environmental Justice at the EPA
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is “to protect human health and the environment.” It’s a mission that relates directly to some of the core values held by people of faith. It’s also a mission that has evolved and developed in important ways. This past year the EPA institutionalized environmental justice and civil rights as top priorities. In this webinar\, we will focus on what people of faith need to know about how the EPA works. We will pay particular attention to environmental justice and new programs\, such as those related to environmental justice grants. Our featured guests will be:\n\n-Charles Lee\, Senior Policy Advisor for Environmental Justice\, EPA\n-Jacob Burney\, Environmental Justice Grants Division Director\, EPA\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.\n\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-environmental-justice-at-the-epa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Seizing an Opportunity: Strengthening EPA Protections in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Pollution from the power sector places a disproportionate burden on low income neighborhoods and communities of color. The power sector also produces a quarter of green house gas emissions in the United States. In the coming months\, there is a significant opportunity to advance environmental justice and put the United States on a path to achieve 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035. In 2023\, the Environmental Protection Agency can make desperately needed strides in strengthening protections that will safeguard communities and our future. In this webinar\, we will learn more about the possibilities before us and what communities of faith can do to realize them.\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.\n\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/seizing-an-opportunity-strengthening-epa-protections-in-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Stop Cop City: A Moral Call
DESCRIPTION:In Atlanta\, faith leaders have been involved in a struggle to confront violence in multiple forms as they seek to prevent the destruction of the Weelaunee Forest for the building of a police training center in a predominantly Black community. Through their actions for a just world\, these faith leaders have additionally sought to honor Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán who was killed by the Georgia State Police while protecting the forest. This webinar will feature Rev. Leo Seyij Allen\, Rev. Darci Jaret\, and Rev. Keyanna Jones as they share with us about the ongoing pursuit of justice in seeking to stop Cop City. \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/stop-cop-city-a-moral-call/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice
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