On Sunday, September 20, we joined Michigan Interfaith Power and Light to host a “Cool Congregations” training (read the coverage from AnnArbor.com).

38 people from 15 congregations and organizations came together to learn how they can engage their faith communities in lowering their carbon emissions.

You too can get the resources you need to launch a Cool Congregations program:

• Carbon Calculator Program (excel)
• Carbon Calculator Checklist (pdf)
• Cool Congregations Complete Manual (pdf)
• Cool Congregations Slideshow (PowerPoint)

Want to get started on your own Cool Congregations program? Call 734-663-1870 or email info@icpj.net for details.

THE GOAL:

To expose and close the School of the Americas/ WHINSEC and to resist the oppressive policies and systems that it represents. We will act in solidarity with our Latin American sisters and brothers and all those around the world whose lives are impacted by these policies, as one part of an international struggle for human rights and global justice. Continue Reading »

Start a Cool Congregations program in your faith community

Attend the Cool Congregations training on September 20 to learn how you can help your congregation reduce carbon emissions and protect the earth.

Learn how to conduct a Cool Congregations stewardship program in your congregation by sending a volunteer, or team of volunteers to a training workshop on Sunday, September 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Friends Meeting, 1420 Hill St., Ann Arbor.

The Cool Congregations program helps members of your faith community:

• Measure their carbon footprint;
• Identify ways to lower their carbon emissions (and save money);
• Make a pledge to action; and
• Report on their progress. Continue Reading »