Funding Opportunities for Your House of Worship
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Events
Religious Leaders Come Together to Pray for the Planet
Protecting the planet and its inhabitants is a moral, ethical, and theological issue. Hartford, CT – Every faith tradition speaks
IREJN’s Five Ideas for Climate Action
Even though we are social distancing this Earth Day, we can still make a difference for the planet. Check out some of IREJN’s ideas for Climate Action!
The Youth Climate Strike was amazing!
The Youth Climate Strike on Friday, Sept 21 was awesome with well over 1,000 people standing up for immediate climate action. Check out some great pics of the rally!
Upcoming Events in April
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Green Forum on Plastic Pollution – the turnout was awesome and everyone was super energized to take action on plastic pollution.
There are LOTS of great things happening in April! Please join us for one (or more) of these great events!
IREJN’s 3rd Annual Earthkeepers Dinner
Please join us on Wednesday, May 1 at the Pond House Cafe for IREJN’s 3rd Annual Earthkeeper Dinner for an elegant evening of delicious food, inspiring speakers, and meaningful connections. We will award the John W. Spaeth III Earthkeeper Award to John Humphries, Director of the CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs.
People’s Climate March in Pictures
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, over 200,000 people marched in the People’s Climate March in Washington D.C. Despite sweltering heat, spirits were high during the March, which began at the Capitol and ended at the White House. Click here to see pictures from IREJN members who marched!
Report on Climate Change Conference in NYC
Last March 31, Father Sam Fuller, a friend, colleague and activist on behalf of God’s creation and all people and board member of IREJN, participated in a one day conference, Opportunities to Raise Public Awareness about Climate Change and the Need for Action, convened by the NYC Bar Association held at their headquarters in downtown Manhattan. Sam was invited to serve on a panel to discuss the implications of the Papal Encyclical, issued in June, 2015. Read more and download the full report.
Engaging Youth and Young Adults at the Climate Stewardship Summit
This year, the Climate Stewardship Summit will have a dual focus – engaging youth and young adults on the urgency of climate change, while providing the larger religious community with the tools and education to deepen their commitment to caring for our planet.
A Letter from Lynn Johnson and the Center for Serenity
Lynn Johnson, founder and director of the Center for Serenity, invites you to the 20th Anniversary for the Center for Serenity and the 15th presentation of the Center for Serenity Award on Saturday, April 2 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 90 North Main Street, West Hartford.
