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BOARD of DIRECTORS
The Rev. Dr. Anita Schell
Emmanuel Newport
Newport
Ray Frackelton, PhD
Newman Congregational
Rumford
Marty Davey
St. Gregory the Great
Warwick
Christine Muller
Baha
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i Community
Kingston
Christine Cassels
St. Luke's
East Greenwich
Sarah Atkins
Emmanuel Newport
Newport
The Rev. David Helfer
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of
South County
Peace Dale
STAFF
Kristen Ivy Moses
Executive Director
First Unitarian Church
Providence
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual meeting on April 3rd. At this meeting we received a call to action from our president, Anita Schell. In preparation for Faith Climate Action Week and Earth Day, I've gathered together information about some of the upcoming events in Rhode Island and beyond. For a list of events, see the side bar on the left or scroll down.
I'll be in Washington DC during Faith Climate Action Week. I plan to participate in the Science March and the Climate March, as well as meet with our legislators.
The Senate and House will be in recess April 10-21. This is an ideal time to schedule appointments to meet with your legislators here in Rhode Island.
I'd like to know what actions you plan to take. Reply to this email to let me know!
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Blessings,
Kristen Ivy Moses
Executive Director
Rhode Island Interfaith Power & Light
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2017 Annual Meeting
Addressing Climate Change:
Turning Crisis into Opportunity-We Are Ready to Act!
Our annual meeting on April 3rd at Westminster Unitarian Church was invigorating and inspiring. Thank you all all who attended and gave input to our work plan during the table discussions. Some highlights include:
- Awarding Kathy Gibson our Richard Evans Award for her outstanding environmental work in the community
- Introducing our Strategic Plan, which is now available on our website Here
- Welcoming two new board members, Sarah Atkins of Emmanuel Newport and The Rev. David Helfer of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County
- Receiving a call to action from our president, Anita Schell
Click Here to watch video footage of the presentations.
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Anita Schell and Noel Bailey
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Faith Climate Action Week
April 17th-23rd
Get ready for Faith Climate Action Week,
April 17th- 23rd! Join with more than 1200 faith communities to spread the word about climate change and take action on the greatest moral issue of our time.
Order your kit now, and receive 100 postcards for your senators, a prayer flag project, global warming fact sheet, action sheet, social media photo project, and access to extra materials - all for just $15. There are a limited number of pre-printed kits so get yours now.
The theme of the 2017 Faith Climate Action Week is "Act on Climate" and will focus on how we can protect our climate and energy policies. It is vitally important that our elected officials know that, as people of faith, we demand action on climate change and that we believe having strong climate policies is our moral obligation to protect future generations. With your help, we can make sure the faith voice is heard loud and clear in Washington.
The Faith Climate Action Week website provides sample sermons, worship resources, and other printable materials. With your help congregations in all 50 states will take part, and with your help will send thousands of postcards to senators to urge them not to weaken the EPA and our climate protections.
Click here to find downloadable and printable materials.
Local Faith-Based Events
All are invited to attend
Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action
Thursday, April 13th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
North Kingstown, RI
We will discuss climate change in the context of a recent Baha'i message about the "Path to Global Economic Well-Being". The main topics of discussion will be the current worldwide economic disparities, materialism, and climate change.
Earth Day Worship Service
Sunday, April 23rd
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Channing Memorial (UU) Church
131 Pelham St,
Newport, RI
Guest speaker Christine Muller, RI IPL board member, will speak on the topic, "Blessed is the Earth: Baha'i Perspectives." She will present some of the Baha'i teachings that are specifically helpful to address the climate crisis, and will point out that all religions can offer a spiritual foundation for addressing environmental issues.
Thank you for joining the national faith movement to stop global warming.
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Every year, in honor of Earth Day, Ro
ger Williams Park Zoo hosts Party for the Planet, a full week of f
un for families to share. This year's event will celebrate the importance of conservation and our environment, represented at the core of the mission at Roger Williams Park Zoo. The emphasis will be on activities, demonstrations and performances that families will enjoy.
Each day, guests will enjoy special events, programming highlighting conservation
, and the environment.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
Roger Williams Park Zoo
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
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The RI Cleanups Calendar, from The
Providential Gardener,
lists volunteer cleanups around the State of Rhode Island. Each year, RI Resource Recovery accepts litter free of charge, from eligible cleanups taking place across Rhode Island in honor of Earth Day. The purpose of RIRRC's Annual Earth Day Tip Fee Waiver Program is to provide support for community cleanups that could not take place otherwise, without such support.
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| Ocean Frontiers III
Film Screening
A screening of Ocean Frontiers III: Leaders in Ocean Stewardship & the New Blue Economy will be hosted by Sailors for the Sea and Seamen's Church Institute. The film spotlights the United States' first-ever regional ocean plans in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Seamen's Church Institute
18 Market Square
Newport, RI
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| March For Science RI
Providence
March For Science RI
advocates for publicly-funded scientific research and evidence-based policies that are unrestrained by partisan politics, in solidarity with all who value science world-wide. Climate change, the critical ecological issue of our time, uniquely affects Rhode Island, and the march supports taking immediate action to reduce its impacts.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rhode Island State House Lawn
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
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| Eco Explorers
In celebration of Earth Day, try a variety of activities exploring conservation in Discovery Studio, the Museum's hands-on art and science exploration space. Play a recyclable sorting game, stamp with tree pieces to create designs and patterns, craft with an assortment of recycled materials, and more.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
100 South Street
Providence, RI
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Friends of Ballard Park is celebrating Earth Day with a free tour of Ballard Park. Staff from Friends of Ballard Park will share information about the site's history and its unique features which include a vernal pond, quarry meadow and woodland forest as we walk a little over one mile of trail.
11:00 AM
Ballard Park
Hazard Road entrance
21 Hazard Road
Newport, RI
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| Interfaith Solar Initiative
Upcoming Events
The Interfaith Solar Initiative
brings solar power to faith
communities and
provides
Rhode Island residents
with valuable information about
the many financial and environmental benefits of solar electricity.
All events are free and open to the public.
Solar Sundays
Join us for casual informational presentations on the Interfaith Solar Initiative. RI Interfaith Power & Light members, SmartPower staff, and a solar technician will be on hand to answer your questions and to sign up interested homeowners. Information packets will be available and several experienced solar homeowners will be on hand to describe their experiences and to answer questions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Newman Congregational Church, UCC
100 Newman Ave
Rumford, RI 02916
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
First Unitarian Church
1 Benevolent St
Providence, RI 02906
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| Earth Day at the Statehouse
Providence
Join environmental advocates, organizations and concerned citizens to lobby the General Assembly on bills that protect and enhance the environment.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
3:00pm
RI State House
State Room
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Westerly Land Trust
Celebrate Earth Day with the Westerly Land Trust at the 3rd annual Foraged of the Earth Dinner fundraiser.
Several courses crafted by featured chef Chris Champagne will highlight edibles foraged from the wild, including local shellfish, venison, bear, trout, mushrooms and greens. Courses will be complemented with wine and beer pairings. Forager Keith Cowley will provide insight about the sourcing of ingredients and Earth's spring bounty.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Knickerbocker Music Center
35 Railroad Avenue
Westerly, RI
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Boston
On April 29, the People's
Climate March
will bring together hundreds of thousands of people from across the country to demand JOBS, JUSTICE, and REAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. Here in Boston, we'll have a full day of workshops and activities to build and grow our movement, starting with an energizing rally at 12pm on Boston Common.
Schedule:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
-Rally for jobs, justice and bold action on climate on Boston Common
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Action tables, activities, and art-making on Boston Common
- Teach-ins on the connections between the climate fight and other struggles for justice
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Boston Common
139 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02111
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