It is wonderful that so many groups are
involved in the work of care of creation! This looks like a great opportunity
for anyone wanting to learn more and become involved in the change that must take
place to protect the planet and keep it sustainable for generations to come.
In addition to the Sustainable Living
Leadership Program descried below, the fall holds an abundance of opportunities
to grow awareness of the necessity for behavioral changes.
September 1 is the World Day of Pray for
Care of Creation.
The following week is the Climate Summit
in San Francisco around which worldwide actions are being planned.
International Day for the Preservation
of the Ozone Layer is September 16.
World Water Monitoring Day is on September 18.
September 25 is the third anniversary of
the UN’s adoption of Sustainable Development Goals.
The Feast of St. Francis’ in on October 4.
All great times to raise awareness about
the causes and effects of climate change and to recommit to doing our part for
change, as small as it may seem.
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For
years, GreenFaith has worked to cherish and protect the Earth in
recognition of something greater than ourselves. It is with this mission
of good stewardship that we invite you on a journey towards sustainable
living.
We
invite you to join us in Living
the Change! Living the Change is a worldwide multi-faith
initiative organized by GreenFaith to champion sustainable ways of life
for diverse people of faith.
We
represent a globally-connected community of religious and spiritual
institutions collaborating with experts in the field of sustainable
consumption practices, all of whom are called to make faithful choices
for a flourishing world – to live more sustainably and help ensure a
1.5°C future.
We
invite you to think about the personal choices that most impact your
personal contribution to climate change, and how you can become part of
the solution in three high-impact areas: transportation, home energy use,
and diet.
Please
consider applying for our new Sustainable Living Leadership Program by
July 31st. This eight-week online training course will help
equip participants to engage their communities in reducing greenhouse gas
emissions at levels consistent with a livable future. Learn
more about the program and how to apply here.
Then,
between October 7-14th, join us in celebrating the first ever
Week of Living the Change with local events in faith communities around
the world. People from diverse religions and spiritualities will come
together to share a plant-based community meal, affirm personal
stories of sustainable living, and celebrate together! Learn
more about the Week of Living the Change, register your event and apply
for funding here.
Join
us in walking on Earth gently. In nurturing our shared planet. In
treasuring our common home.
Join
us in Living the Change!
In
faith,
Rev.
Fletcher Harper Caroline Bader
Executive Director
Director of Living the Change
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