All About Heat Pumps for Religious Communities
On Wednesday, June 7, IREJN hosted Energize CT’s Matt Corona and HeatSmart Alliance’s Mark Morgan for great webinar on heat pumps for houses of worship and homes.
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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!
Gardens: Creating Community in CT
Over the past 10 years, houses of worship in Connecticut have accelerated in creating community organic gardens, producing high-quality fruits and vegetables and herbs which are then donated to community groups. Co-authored by Jameelah Muhammad, Letty Naigles, and Rev. Virginia Army with input from the gardeners!
Climate Change, Energy, Take Action
Green Houses of Worship – How to Acquire Solar and Reduce Energy Consumption
Many houses of worship are interested in solar, but the process of financing and installation can seem daunting. Please read IREJN’s step-by-step guide to acquiring solar, which includes information about energy efficiency, placement, financing for solar panels. You will also learn about community-shared solar, a wonderful option for houses of worship that can’t install a solar array.
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Why IREJN Opposes Proposed Fracked Gas Plant in Killingly
Below are the detailed and thoroughly researched comments submitted by Dr. Karim Ahmed to the Connecticut Siting Council regarding the
Arts, Climate Change, Take Action, Toxic Chemicals, Uncategorized
IREJN Earth Films
Showing an environmental film is a great way to educate your community. To assist you in your work to build an environmental ministry, IREJN has complied a list of recommended environmental films for your religious community to screen at your house of worship.
Spiritual Reflections, Take Action
The Time is Now: The Theological Basis for Saving the Planet
“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.
Climate Change, Energy, Take Action, Toxic Chemicals
Latest Activity to Ban Fracking Waste In CT
IREJN continues to collaborate with Food & Water Watch on banning fracking waste in CT. Congratulations to the residents of Rocky Hill, which became the thirty-third town to ban fracking waste. Click here to read about the efforts in thirteen more towns to ban this toxic, radioactive waste.
Climate Change, Take Action, Toxic Chemicals
Local Fracking Waste Ban Efforts Continue
Concerned citizens across CT continue to move local ordinances forward, protecting their corner of Creation, property values and public health. 20 CT towns and cities now have local laws banning toxic, radioactive fracking waste and other oil and gas drilling and extraction wastes.
Announcing the IREJN Earthkeeper’s Fund
For over 15 years, IREJN has striven to fulfill its mission of empowering religious communities in Connecticut to be faithful
