From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org):
GreenFaith is calling on our network to engage in a global, grassroots Faiths 4 Climate Justice mobilization, October 2 – November 6, 2022. Can you get your community on the map to participate in this month of mobilization?
In addition to the action guide toolkit for Faiths 4 Climate Justice, the GreenFaith North America organizing team is now offering weekly Sacred Action Community Support Calls!
WHEN: Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern / 1 pm Central / 12pm Mountain / 11 am Pacific / 10 am Alaska / 8am Hawaii
WHERE: Online
WHAT: These are weekly calls for grassroots leaders who want community support from GreenFaith staff and other faith activists as they plan a local action/event for the Faiths 4 Climate Justice global faith mobilization, 2 October – 6 November.
Each call will dive into a different focus area, and will also provide time for small group discussions to support peer to peer connection and mutual support. These calls are in English.
Here is an overview of topics on upcoming calls:
August 30: Creating a Culture of Courage – Tools for Movement Building, led by Marla Marcum (Co-Founder and Director of Climate Disobedience Center) and Rev. Kendra Ford (GreenFaith grassroots organizer)
September 6: People vs Fossil Fuels – Faith Alignment with Frontline Communities, led by Aly Tharp and William Morris (GreenFaith Organizers)
September 13: Climate Finance and the Month of Action, led by Rev. Chelsea MacMillan (GreenFaith Climate Finance Campaigner) and Michael Richardson (GreenFaith Rivers & Mountains Circle)
September 20: Creating a Culture of Courage – Tools for Movement Building, led by Marla Marcum (Co-Founder and Director of Climate Disobedience Center) and Rev. Kendra Ford (GreenFaith grassroots organizer)
September 27: there will be no call this week, in observance of Rosh Hashanah
October 4: Singing and Song Leading for Sacred Action, led by Rev. Chelsea MacMillan (GreenFaith Climate Finance Campaigner)
October 11: Bank of America – Stop Formosa! Led by Rev. Amy Brooks-Paradise and partners
October 18: Stories from the Grassroots – celebrating Faiths 4 Climate Justice actions that have just happened, or are about to happen!
October 25: Get out the Vote! A special phone banking session targeting low-voter turnout environmentalists, in partnership with the Environmental Voter Project and UU the Vote
November 1: Stories from the Grassroots – celebrating Faiths 4 Climate Justice actions that have just happened, or are about to happen
WHY: these calls are intended to provide inspiration and practical support for grassroots faith activists who want to engage with GreenFaith’s ongoing campaigns and Faiths 4 Climate Justice global, grassroots mobilization. By coming together as a circle of peers from various locations, we can “cross pollinate” and strengthen all our local organizing efforts — we are stronger together!
Please share this widely with your circle, your faith communities and other faith/climate partners who are interested in Faiths 4 Climate Justice!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you on an upcoming Tuesday!
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