The Interfaith Climate Action Network of Contra Costa County* is presenting a day of inspiration, “Linking Our Faith to Accelerated Action,” on the occasion of Earth Day 2016. This will be a great opportunity for networking, attending panels and workshops, and meeting local action groups.
PANELS:
Faith Against Fracking: We need to keep most fossil fuels in the ground. Learn how you can share your voice of faith.
Decarbonizing for Healthy Communities: Updates on the County Climate Action Plan and climate change health impacts in Contra Costa. How do we connect home, workplace & public agencies?
Pricing Carbon: How we join together to stop subsidizing fossil fuels and create political will for a clean energy economy.
WORKSHOPS:
Faith and Fracking, Generating Political Will in Our Congregations and Our Communities; Engaging in Demonstrations for the Climate; Developing Strategies to Work with Local Government on Climate Change.
Tabling by local activist groups, including the Sunflower Alliance.
RSVP appreciated but not required at ICANcontracostacountyATgmail.com.
Presented by the Interfaith Climate Action Network. For more information, please contact Rev. Will McGarvey: eye4ceeATgmail.com.
Free, but donations gladly accepted. Refreshments are provided.
* Members include Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, Social Justice Alliance, CA Interfaith Power & Light, Earth, Faith, Food, Interfaith Women’s Circles of Contra Costa County, Citizens’ Climate Lobby Contra Costa, 350 Bay Area, Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center, Wellness City Challenge.
WHEN
Saturday, April 23, 1:00—4:00 PM
WHERE
Walnut Creek United Methodist Church
1543 Sunnyvale Ave.,
Walnut Creek