Urgent News
Inflation Reduction Act
Climate Action revived by Inflation Reduction Bill:
On July 26 West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer astounded the political world by announcing an agreement on a bill that would invest $369 billion into action to slow climate change,
the biggest US federal investment in climate action in history. Click here to learn more.
August Events
Join the FCGG Book Club, offered by Faith Communities Go Green’s Education & Lifestyle Working Group.
Book: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Discussion facilitated by Janet Steele
Thursday, August 25th
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Register here – https://greenumbrella.org/event-4892449
Faith Communities Go Green, a collaboration between Green Umbrella and Equasion, believe that faith communities have a powerful voice to offer as the world confronts the climate crisis. Religious organizations and communities can become strong allies in the fight for climate action. All traditions emphasize the moral and ethical imperative to care for creation. Individual efforts are important, but collaboration within and among congregations can bring about much greater change.
MISSION:
Partnering with religious communities to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all by mobilizing their moral voice to reduce the risk of catastrophic climate change.
VISION:
Religious communities collaborating to integrate care for creation in their lives and society.
Faith Communities Go Green Working Groups
The working groups have been set up to help your faith community Go Green! We have gather a group of volunteers who have experience in all areas of the environment. Either it be advocating for change or educational programs. Reach out to our group leaders today!
Adocacy Working Group
Provide timely information on emerging policy and legislation, information on how people can inform themselves at greater depth, and policy makers’ contact information, for faith communities to use as they will.
Education/Lifestyles Working Group
Inspire the diverse faith communities within the Greater Cincinnati area to reduce their carbon footprint by recognizing the moral and spiritual value of creation care and by making sustainable lifestyle choices. Learn More
Facilities Working Group
Work with houses of worship and religious institutions in our Greater Cincinnati area to reduce their environmental impact by lowering their carbon footprint through implementation of actions described in a Facilities Toolkit.
Upcoming Events
Check out our calendar of events to get a quick look at events
coming up in our area. You will be able to register or add the
event to your calendar.
We would like to share your upcoming Green event. Please send information to info@fcgg.org.
We ask for two weeks’ notice.
august, 2022
FAITH COMMUNITIES GO GREEN SPOTLIGHT
Every month we highlight one of the faith communites that have
joined us and have gone green.
Beth Adam
Renewable Transition