Events

PEC's 2011 National Faith & Environment Conference in Colorado: Save the Date - August 31 - September 3, 2011
Theme: "God's Earth: Too Big to Fail?  A Conversation between Faith, Science and Culture"  Stay tuned for more details...

Appalachia Rising Event - September 25 – 27, 2010, Washington DC
Appalachia Rising is a mass mobilization calling for the abolition of mountaintop removal and surface mining. It is a culmination of the national movement against surface mining and a foundation upon which to build a pan-Appalachian movement for prosperity and justice. Coalfield citizens and organizers envision a vibrant mobilization of thousands – coalfield residents, students & youth, Christians & people of all faiths, families, celebrities, underground miners, activists, artists, and all who yearn for justice – to converge on Washington DC for a day of non-violent action and dignified civil disobedience targeting the politicians and agencies who could abolish surface mining with the stroke of a pen.  Appalachia is endowed with abundant resources too long plundered by outside interests. We call for the abolition of surface mining, a just transition for coalfield communities, and renewed investment in a prosperous and just economy in Appalachia.  Join others on September 27, 2010 in our nation’s capitol for an end to mountaintop removal, surface mining, and a renewed vision of Appalachia.

Global Work Party 10/10/10
Join thousand of others around the world who are participating in a hands-on project that benefits the climate.  This year, 350.org is encouraging everyone to “Get to Work” on 10/10/10, sending a message to our legislators to get to work to address climate change. The momentum will continue as the next United National Climate Conference approaches in Mexico in December, when 350 will stage the largest piece of public art in the history of the planet. 

350 leader, Bill McKibben, says of the 10/10/10 Global Work Party, "We know from the calls and emails we’ve been getting, that people all over the world are ready to go to work. We think this plan can increase the odds of real action. We know that we have no choice. When, years down the road, the next generation asks what we did to save the planet, we want to be able to say: 'We rolled up our sleeves and got to work.' There’s no guarantee we can beat the rich and powerful interests that we’re up against—but thanks to you, we’ve got enough momentum to have a real chance. Let’s use it now."

Start thinking early about what type of project your congregation might want to organize or participate in as group such as tree planting, helping out at a community garden organic farm, or and energy efficiency.  See 10 suggestions for work parties at: http://www.350.org/workparty-ideas. October 10 is also “Faith in Action Sunday,” sponsored by World Vision and Outreach, which encourages churches to put faith visibly into action in the community.  For ideas for faith communities, go to http://www.350.org/people/faith. 

Energy Stewardship for Congregations at Stony Point Center, NY, Oct 29-30 
Join us on Oct 29-30, 2010 at Stony Point Center for Energy Stewardship for Congregations: A Practical Guide to Taking the Next Steps.  Does your faith community want to deepen care for creation? Does your nonprofit want to conserve energy? Do you want to save money? The finger meets the switch at this conference co-facilitated by Nikki Coddington, former Executive Director of New York Interfaith Power and Light, and Rick Ufford-Chase, Co-Director of the Stony Point Center, and featuring a selection of workshops led by experts. To find out more information, click here.