Book: 2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration (Based on the documentary 2040) by Damon Gameau and Paul Hawken (2019)

About the book: Today's climate crisis calls us all to a spiritual and moral response! 
Join us in a conversation around simple and immediate actions we can take as Christians in response to climate change. We'll use this book as a catalyst for our conversation. Feel free to join us whether or not you've had time to read the book.

Facilitators: Stacy Cianciolo and Maren Koepf

Let us know you will be joining. Please RSVP to Maren Koepf -marenkoepf@gmail.com.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595558354?pwd=U1VxZU5SZ0NjcEVkbEcxeXpsbVlWdz09

Get the book at the local library or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target.

The Environmental/Creation Justice committee of SJAM will host a discussion of three short films on Environmental and Racial Justice. The films clarify the sometimes unrecognized connection between environmental concerns and racial justice.  These films give new insight and knowledge as to how decisions about the environment are often made without regard to their impact on minority communities.  All are welcome. Invite your friends and family too.                   

Watch these videos before you join the Zoom call:

Environmental Justice Explained  (3 min)
Climate Change and Racism Are About You - Dr. Atyia Martin  (17 min)
How Climate Change Reinforces Racism by ClimateAdam  (4 min)

Film discussion led by Dan Kershner.

Zoom link to join the discussion: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595558354?pwd=U1VxZU5SZ0NjcEVkbEcxeXpsbVlWdz09

The Environmental/Creation Justice team of SJAM in collaboration with the Sunday School program and JOY (middle school youth) of Federated Church and the CLC (Community Life Collaborative) is hosting a Family/Youth activity.

The afternoon will be full of fun and exploration. Included will be:

· Sunday School Message

· Nature Hike using our Senses

· Scavenger Hunt

· Seedling Planting Activity (to bring home and plant)

· Healthy Snack

What to expect:

· Masks must be worn.

· Dress for the weather. (Slight rain: we will still meet.
Heavy rain: we will postpone it to May 2 at the same time.)

· Expect to get muddy or dirty playing in the outdoors.

· Bring your own water bottle. (suggestion: no single-use plastic bottles)

Please let us know you will be joining this activity, email Kristin LeFeber: klefeber@fedchurch.org.

Are you curious about alternatives to electricity and natural gas?  Have you thought about looking into alternatives for your home?  How much could you reduce your electric bill while reducing your impact on the environment?

Here’s an easy way to learn about both in one evening.  We have invited a panel of people experienced in both fields to present on Monday May 3rd from at 7-8 pm.  Questions are encouraged!  It is a Zoom presentation so you can sit at home in comfort and take it all in. 

Guest Panelists: Gatsby Bodnar from YellowLife, a solar energy company and Dan Fant, one of the co-founders of Geothermal Professionals

Join the panel discussion hosted by the Environmental Justice Committee on Zoom:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83595558354?pwd=U1VxZU5SZ0NjcEVkbEcxeXpsbVlWdz09

Here is some background information for you to look at before you join the panel discussion:

-  Geothermal heat pumps - www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/geothermal-energy-us-department-energy

-  Solar - www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-technologies-office
          www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowner-s-guide-going-solar
          www.energysage.com/solar/why-go-solar/

-  UCC webinar on solar power - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvE0ehr3bvY&t=5s