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Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Lafayette Park in Washington, DCSukkot Vigil for the Earth: Lafayette and Chase
To honor the Earth and Demand Corporate and Governmental Accountability and Responsibility Time and Location: Start at 11:30 am at Lafayette Park across from the White House. Then, we will walk to Chase Bank at 1401 New York Ave.NW to meet with management and leaflet customers and pedestrians.Program at Lafayette Park 11:30am.Offerings of songs of gratitude for the Source of Life, Creation and Mother Earth.In ancient times a unique ceremony was performed every morning throughout the Sukkot holiday. It was called the Nisuch ha-Mayim or the Drawing of Water, a libation ritual. According to the Talmud, Sukkot is the time of year in which God judges the world for rainfall asks for God's blessing for rain in its proper time.Today, in order to receive God’s blessings we must call attention to those among us and those in power who are disrupting the life on planet earth and all the inhabitants and life forms that dwell here. Increasing droughts around the world are directly caused by climate change. We must also be held accountable for allowing corporate greed and abusive leadership to determine our future.We will offer Liturgy of Repentance and, then, the shaking of Lulav and Etrog.At the Altar of Temple Earth we will pour water on the Earth and pray for its protection and healing.The Folk Levites lead us in song.Prophetic Calls for Action: Green America and Shalom CenterKhatima-ClosingCircle Round for FreedomRainbow RaceUnity Dance - MayimMarch to JP Morgan Chase at 1401 New York Avenue. NW. There, a few of us hope to meet with managers. Others will leaflet customers and pedestrians.Conclude 1 pm.Sponsors in formation: Am Kolel Jewish Renewal Center, Kehila Green Committee, Jewish Climate Action Network DMV, Shalom Center and ...Contact: Rabbi David Shneyer, amkolel@aol.com -
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 09:45 AM
Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, MDTrees in the City
Darrin Crew from Blue Water Baltimore will talk about Trees in the City (Baltimore) during Adult Ed hour 9:45-10:30, in the church house. All are welcome to attend. -
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Hood College in Frederick, MDMACS Frederick Seminar
Join us at Hood College this fall for a symposium on Floods, Droughts & Justice! Join caring folks from throughout Frederick for an afternoon of learning and conversation. Our Executive Director, Jodi Rose, will be speaking, along with many other representatives from the environmental community.Stop by the IPC table to learn more about our work in the region.
Be inspried by work underway in Frederick County's diverse congregations, local government, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Connect with other congregations in the region.To register for the event CLICK HERE. Download the event flyer HERE.
Sponsored by Interfaith Partners for the Chesapake, Frederick Multi-Faith Alliance of Climate Stewards (MACS), Hood College and Interfaith Power & Light.
If you would like to stay up-to-date with faith action in Frederick County, join our listserv by sending a blank email to macs-frederick+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
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Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 02:00 PM
The Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore, MDEnvironmental Justice Bus Tour and One Water Partnership Forum
Join us for an eye-opening Environmental Justice "Toxic Tour" in Baltimore City, led by Glenn Ross. Then decompress after the bus tour with a keynote presentation from Delegate Robbyn Lewis, dinner, fellowship and uplifting stories of congregations working to restore healing to their communities. Sunday October 27th, Bus Tour 2-5 pm, followed by dinner, fellowship and pledge-signing for the One Water Partnership of Jones Falls and Gwynns Falls and beyond 5:30-8:00 pm. Join us for one or both parts of the program. Click here to learn more about tours with Glenn Ross.**Bus Tour Is Full** You can still sign up below for the Waiting List.
Space still available for the dinner with speaker Del. Robbyn Lewis.
Download the event flyer HERE and help us spread the word.RSVP HERE
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Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 07:00 PM · 1 rsvp
Saint Andrew By the Bay in Annapolis, MDCreating Landscapes that Enhance Local Ecosystems
Saint Andrews by the Bay in Annapolis welcomes Doug Tallamy, award winning author and professor at the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. He'll speak about the specialized relationships between plants and animals, and explain what we can do in our own backyards to honor that reality and the God who created it. After all, Pope Francis tells us that "everything is connected."All are welcome to attend but seats are limited. Please go to the church's event page to register HERE.
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Sunday, November 03, 2019 at 09:30 AM
St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church in North East, MDMorning Talk: Caring for God's Amazing Creation
Join our Executive Director, Jodi Rose, for a morning Adult Education session with St. Mary Anne's Epsicopal Church in North East, MD. Come learn about how congregations across Maryland are building their forming their green teams and become good stewards or our shared sacred waters. If interested, all are welcome to join Sunday services at 8 am or 10 am that day -- the Adult Education session is in between, starting roughly at 9:30 am. Hope to see you there! -
Thursday, November 07, 2019 at 06:30 PM
Gwynn Oak United Methodist Church in Gwynn Oak-Baltimore, MDSacred Grounds Workshop-Gwynns Falls
Join Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake at a workshop to learn how your congregation can become a “Sacred Ground” by beautifying your place of worship and reducing your environmental footprint! You could get a $250 native plant gift certificate. Workshop is Thursday, November 7th at 6:30 PM at Gwynn Oak United Methodist Church. Specifically for congregations in Gwynns Falls but open to all who are interested. Refreshments will be served. Register here or for more information or contact Bonnie Sorak at Bonnie@InterfaithChesapeake.org or 443-799-0349.Co-sponsored by Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA), One Water Partnership, Chesapeake Bay Trust, National Wildlife Federation, Blue Water Baltimore, Patterson Park Audubon Center, Baltimore City Department of Public Works
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Monday, November 18, 2019 at 07:00 PM · 3 rsvps
WebinarMini Grant Webinar 1 2019
✤ Learn best practices to enhance your Chesapeake Bay Trust Community Engagement Mini Grant applications
✤ Tips to help your application stand out
✤ Ask questions directly to CBT & IPC staff
✤ Get one-on-one mentoring support for the first 8 congregations
Once you register here we will send you the directions on how to sign on to the Webinar. You will need a computer and access to the internet to join the webinar and see the slides. There will also be an option to phone in.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Grant Application Request for Proposals (RFP) that you can find by clicking HERE.
Click HERE to go to CBT's website to start an application.
Questions? Contact Bonnie@InterfaithChesapeake.org or call 443-799-0349
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Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 02:00 PM · 1 rsvp
WebinarMini Grant Webinar 2 2019
✤ Learn best practices to enhance your Chesapeake Bay Trust Community Engagement Mini Grant applications
✤ Tips to help your application stand out
✤ Ask questions directly to CBT & IPC staff
✤ Get one-on-one mentoring support for the first 8 congregations
Once you register here we will send you the directions on how to sign on to the Webinar. You will need a computer and access to the internet to join the webinar and see the slides. There will also be an option to phone in.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Grant Application Request for Proposals (RFP) that you can find by clicking HERE.
Cllick HERE to go to CBT's website to start an application.
For more information contact Bonnie Sorak at Bonnie@InterfaithChesapeake.org or call 443-799-0349