VIDEO. July 30, at our Earth Summer adult ed class, Jen Milnes helped us reflect on how we can live more sustainably at home, with helpful tips on reducing waste, changing to more eco-friendly products, and reusing packaging items. View video to see these ideas and those from the attendees.
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Sacred Landscapes
Rev. Andrew Black who will speak on Advocating to Protect Sacred Landscapes at the next Prepared By Men Breakfast, Saturday, May 13, 8:00 am. He will talk about why it’s important for people of faith to work together to protect public lands that are home to wildlife, historical artifacts and sacred Indigenous sites.
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We have now partnered with Reunity Resources to offer a food scrap composting program for church functions and for our preschool. Food scraps will be collected weekly and turned into nutrient rich compost for use in our rooftop garden.
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Pastor Andrew and Rev. Eric Ledermann support Native Americans in the effort to prevent copper mining that would be on a location sacred to several tribal nations in Arizona and that would cripple Arizona’s water supply.
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The Caja del Rio plateau is one of the most ecologically rich and culturally significant landscapes in the Southwest. Pastor Andrew and Brody Toledo share the beauty and significance of this region in the video: Caja del Rio: Road to 30 Postcard.
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All are invited to a short film followed by a community discussion on Saturday, Dec 17, noon til 1pm. Phillip Quintana, Cochiti Pueblo Governor, will be a special guest, and Pastor Andrew will be one of the five panelists. Free and open to the public.
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Pastor Harry follows up on an earlier presentation on climate change by Pastor Andrew and Jen Black. Slides offered eye-opening facts, and the class entered into discussions of what we could do as individuals or as a church.
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Pastor Andrew leads this Nov 6 adult ed class discussion of our Christian faith, scripture, and the challenges of climate change. Jen Black introduces the history, science, and dangers of climate change.
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And what does renewal look like? What old must fall away? What new must arise? Churches, even ours, can hurt or benefit the environment. Pastor Harry continues Jen Black’s presentation on climate change, and he explores what we as a church can do
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What is happening regarding the true impacts of climate change and what is the church’s role in addressing this critical issue? Join scientist Jen Black and Rev. Andrew Black for Nov 6 adult ed.
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