Bethany UCC - Bethany Greens

October 22, 2023

  1. Introductions and why you are here.

  1. Eco-Friday and other Bethany ideas.

  1. United Church of Christ sustainable focus 2023

  1. UCC Creation Justice Church https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/justice/faithful-action-ministries/environmental-justice/creation-justice-churches/how_it_works_becoming_a_creation_justice_church/

  1. Climate Ambassadors Training – November 5

https://www.ucc.org/event/united-church-of-christ-ambassador-training-with-blessed-tomorrow/

  1. Faith in Place – Green Team

https://www.faithinplace.org/green-teams

  1. Eco-Now! Presentation – October 28 – 10:00am Zoom

United Church of Christ Ambassador Training with Blessed Tomorrow

NOV 5, 2022 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM

REGISTER

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Venue - Zoom

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.

With 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.

This 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.

The training will run on Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET, and will include several breaks throughout.

Faith in Place  - Green Teams

Green teams are groups of 3 or more people from a House of Worship who provide cooperative leadership to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities. 

Green Teams meet regularly to connect your faith community’s spiritual practices and traditions with solutions for climate change and other environmental justice issues. Green Teams educate their members, motivate their faith community to incorporate environmental consciousness into all activities, and celebrate accomplishments.

Faith in Place Outreach Staff work alongside the Green Team to put our programs into action. Faith in Place will provide you a Green Team Coach upon declaring yourself a Green Team. This coach will serve as a mentor to your group, and will keep you updated with programs and opportunities for Earth care in your area. They will reach out at least twice a month and attend your meetings and events as their availability allows. Coaches can help you create goals, and connect you to resources, all at no financial cost.

Statewide Outreach Director, Veronica Kyle, shares about the power of Green Teams for environmental care.

Interested in Starting a Green Team?

Faith in Place will provide you a Green Team Coach upon declaring yourself a Green Team. This coach will serve as a mentor to your group, and will keep you updated with programs and opportunities for Earth care in your area. They will reach out at least twice a month and attend your meetings and events as their availability allows. Coaches can help you create goals, and connect you to resources, all at no financial cost.