It’s Time To Go to the Movies
"Fighting Goliath: Texas Coal Wars" is a 34 minute documentary film that follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air, healthy children and affordable energy. It introduces unlikely partners -- mayors, ranchers, faith groups, CEOs, legislators, and citizens. They joined together to oppose the construction of 19 conventional coal-fired power plants.
Host a screening in your congregation to raise awareness, inspire action, and create meaningful dialogue about how to overcome one of the greatest threats to public health and contributors to global warming -- conventional coal-fired power plants -- and how to find the cleanest, safest solutions to our global energy challenge. The film is available for screening in your congregation at no cost. To sign up to host a screening and resources for your showing, contact Allison.
Upcoming Events
MARYLAND
Frederick: Inside Greening Your Congregation
Please join GWIPL & Unity Church in Frederick on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 12:30pm to:
* Hear from your neighbors about how they are answering the call to protect creation;
* Learn how you can make your congregation more energy efficient and save money;
* Explore how we can work together to bring hope for a healthy and sustainable planet.
Where: Unity Church in Frederick, One West Ninth Street, Frederick, MD 21701
When: Sunday, Jan. 11, 12:30pm
Questions: Please contact Allison
Please bring a dish for a potluck lunch
(We will be hosting more of these programs right in your neighborhood, please be in contact with Allison if you are interested in hosting or attending.)
VIRGINIA
Global Warming Advocacy Day in Richmond
Join with us as we advocate for a clean energy future for Virginia. This year we have an enormous opportunity to pass far reaching legislation to improve VA’s ranking as last in the nation for investment in energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickist and cleanest way to meet our energy needs. This will only be done if we meet with our legislators and make our voices heard.
When: Monday, Jan. 19, 9:00am to 2pm
Where: Centenary Methodist Church, 411 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
This event is hosted by Virginia Conservation Network and the Garden Club of Virginia
GWIPL will also be hosting a make up date on Monday, Jan. 26.
Email Allison for more information and if you need a ride to Richmond.
Congratulations to GWIPL's 2008 Awards Recipients
Thanks to everyone who joined us on Dec. 15 for the annual GWIPL Awards, building tour and chocolate reception. Special thanks to Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation for hosting the evening. View the award recipients.
Faith Community in the Spotlight
Jewish Primary Day School in Washington, DC
Thanks to their 1st grade class, JPDS began their green efforts last year. The class wanted to implement programs, like recycling, they were learning about in the classroom. Thanks to their efforts, there is now recycling throughout the building. They also have had two exciting initiatives: a school-wide composting program and litter-less lunch.
Composting: Each room will have their own container and classes are responsible for emptying bins into the composter. This activity will even be incorporated into the science curriculum. The science teacher is conducting an experiment to see where plants grow better, in composted soil or regular soil.
Litter-less lunch: Students received green smiley stickers for remembering to bring a litter-less lunch. For those who forgot, the green team explained how they could do better. To publicize the event, the students spoke to every class; it was also mentioned at two school wide events and in their newsletter. The first one was a great success and they plan to do more in the future.
Take Action: Sign Petition to President-Elect Obama!
Many of you took part in the poll by the national Interfaith Power & Light to set ecological priorities for the new administration. Now add your name to the national petition that will be delivered to President-Elect Obama later this month!
Support GWIPL today
You can make a secure online donation at http://www.gwipl.org/support_us.asp. Every dollar helps us to protect creation.
