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Building Green Bridges: Environmentalism in Congregations Jan. 17

Building Green Bridges: Environmentalism in Congregations Jan. 17

(ROEAB Press Release, Jan. 5, 2015)

The Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board (ROEAB) is pleased to co-sponsor a Building Green Bridges workshop for anyone interested in beginning or enhancing an environmental sustainability program at their congregation.

ROEAB, together with the Birmingham Unitarian Church, has lined up some exciting speakers to address participants. The workshop also includes an interdenominational panel discussion, which will touch on what some congregations have accomplished, share what works well and discuss challenges or snags each faith group may have encountered in creating their own sustainability program.

A simple lunch of soup and sandwiches is included for $10.

Participants are encouraged to network with attendees from other faiths in our community. The hope is to create green bridges between congregations, share information and provide support on environmental issues.

IF YOU GO:

When: Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
Where: Birmingham Unitarian Church Social Hall located at 38651 Woodward Ave, in Bloomfield Hills
Cost: $10 for lunch

Agenda:
8:30 – 9 a.m.: Registration
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Prayer
9:15- 10 a.m.: How Does Being Green Impact Congregations; Cybelle Shattuck, Board of Advisers Michigan Interfaith Power & Light
10:00 – 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 – 11 a.m.: Sr. Gloria Rivera, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Chairperson, Michigan Bioneers Association
11 – Noon: Panel Discussion: Representatives from various faiths and congregations discussing their green initiatives.
Noon -1 p.m.: Lunch & Networking

For more info go to http://www.bucmi.org/