Outlined below is the information to do our work on Global Warming. We begin with the Statement of Conscienc epassed at GA in 2006 and the resources available at Ministry for Earth. The we have our legislative goals for 2008, some of the legilstion that is pending in the Senate and a lot of resources about Global Warming.
Global Warming
Green Justice Coalition Kick-off
The Boston Green Justice Coalition is a partnership of community groups, labor unions, environmental
organizations and other allied organizations who are building a broad-based effort in support of a
sustainable, equitable and clean energy economy in the Boston region. We are dedicated to ensuring
that our region’s growing green economy will create quality jobs, healthier communities and energy
savings for low income residents.
Join us in supporting this exciting and innovative campaign. Flyer below.
HELP WITH HIGH UTILITY COSTS
HELP WITH HIGH UTILITY COSTS
SATURDAY NOVember 15, 2008
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WEST PARISH CHURCH, UCC
129 Reservation Road
Andover, MA 01810
978-475-3528
www.westparishchurch.org
Please join us at a community forum and learn about:
GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN YOUR HOME
NEW FUEL ASSISTANCE INCOME GUIDELINES
REBATES, LOANS & FREE ENERGY AUDITS
NEW FEDERAL TAX CREDITS
HOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
renewable energy
MICHAEL BERRY, Chair of the Sustainable Building Committee,
350 is the Red Line for humans: A TALK BY BILL McKIBBEN
The most recent science tells us that unless we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million we will cause huge and irreversible damage to the earth. Solutions exist. Come and listen to the possibilities.
For directions to Andover Newton click here.
Starting and Nurturing a Green Sanctuary
Join the UU Mass Action's first 'Issue Call' featuring Robin Nelson - Program Manager UUA Green Sanctuary Program. We will hear about first hand experiences from churches who have completed/and are starting the process. Time will be allowed to hear your questions and provide resources to make a Green Sanctuary a reality in your church.
Please RSVP nancy.banks1@verizon.net if you plan to attend.
Links:
Renewal
We will be showing the movie on Friday, Nov.7 at 7:30. This presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available . This will be held at UFPC (Church of the Presidents) 1306 Hancock St. Quincy,
New England Religious Summit on the Energy, Climate & Economic Crisis
New England Religious Summit on the Energy, Climate & Economic Crisis
Thursday, Nov. 20, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church, Framingham, Massachusetts (www.plymouthchurchframingham.org)
(87 Edgell Road - near intersection of I-95 and I-90 just west of Boston. Directions at bottom)
Requested donation includes lunch and resource materials: $40
And in the evening, please join Bill McKibbon at 7:00 at Andover Newton Theological School in Newton. More details
Sustainable Urban Living
Scott Kellogg and Stacy Pettigrew, members of Austin, Texas’ Rhizome Collective, visit the Jamaica Plain Forum to discuss their newly released South End Press book “Sustainable City Living.”
The Great Turning
The Great Turning
Shifting Toward A Life Sustaining Civilization: An Evening with Joanna Macy
Friday, October 10, 2008 * 7:00 - 9:00 pm * $8 Brookline High
School, 115 Greenough Street
World-renowned Buddhist scholar, eco-philosopher, author, and teacher
Joanna Macy has called the current and crucial shifting from our
industrial growth society toward a life-sustaining civilization "the
essential adventure of our time". Like a growing number of people, she
calls this adventure "The Great Turning". Tonight, through a mixture of
Global Warming Rally
Global Warming Solutions Act
Please join us for a Global Warming Rally, Wednesday July 2, noon to 2 in front of the State House to support passage of this critical bill. Can't attend, call the Governor at 617.725.4005 and ask him to support this critical bill. The time for voluntary caps has passed. We need Action Now!