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September 2018
Season of Creation
Once every year, from September 1 to October 4, we as members of the Christian family set aside time to deepen our relationship with the Creator, each other, and all of creation. This is the Season of Creation, which began in 1989 with the first recognition of the day of prayer for creation by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Church, and which is now embraced by the wider ecumenical family. We invite you to join us on a journey…
Find out more »July 2019
Equity and Environmental Justice: Creating Green Spaces and Reducing Waste
The Creation Care Committee presents the first in a series of workshops: 9:00: Arrival and Welcome 9:15: Opening Prayer – The Rev. Matt Calkins 9:20: Climate Change Overview and Re-Framing our Perspectives towards Environmental Justice and Fighting Environmental Racism – Joseph Harbeson 9:40: Mini Coffee break 9:45: Workshops Session I Workshop A: “Food and Waste: Living a Lighter Footprint” – Joseph Harbeson Workshop B: “Community Gardens: Living Local” – Consuelo Hernandez and Jo Anne Krauss 10:30: Coffee break 10:45: Workshops…
Find out more »November 2019
Get Off Fossil Fuels and Invest in Your Church Property: An Introduction to Renewable Energy Financing Options
A lunch meeting to discuss financing options for congregations interested in getting off of fossil fuels, co-sponsored by St. Bartholomew's, White Plains, in partnership with Westchester United, White Plains Religious Leaders, and the Creation Care Committee of the Diocese of New York. The keynote presenter, Bloc Power, is interested in working with churches and not-for-profits to develop a strong network that can encourage the political leaders to incentivize non-fossil-fuel energy while also employing workers from areas where little work is…
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