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Greetings!
Do we have big enough hearts to make a difference? In a recent article, Bill McKibben, Sunday School teacher and founder of 350.org, wondered whether we have big enough hearts to make the difference in the threat of climate change. As the summer winds down and I contemplate the drought, storms, and fierce temperatures we have experienced here in Ohio, I am convinced, more than ever, that to face the threat of climate change requires our collective minds and hearts. Interfaith Power and Light, with its growing network of concerned persons of faith willing to offer the religious, moral voice, has a significant role to play.
Please share with others and let's join our hearts in caring for creation and for our neighbor and providing a religious response to climate change.
In faith,
Sara Ward
Ohio Interfaith Power and Light
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OhIPL Earthkeeping Advocacy Caucus
Candidates Forums
Environmental Professional Network
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Would you like to become more involved in Earthkeeping Advocacy efforts? Are you interested in the policies that address the environment? If so, please join us for a conversation about opportunities to work together in faith-based advocacy on clean air and water, climate change policies, and clean energy issues.
When: Thursday, September 6th
7:00pm-8:00pm
It's a teleconference call--no need to travel!
We want to hear from YOU about how we can better work together to achieve our shared goals.
Click here to REGISTER. We will e-mail information on the toll-free telephone number.Candidates Forums
Candidates for the Ohio General Assembly will share their views on clean energy at a series of Candidate Forums sponsored by Ohio Environmental Council and other supporting organizations (including OhIPL). Join these forums, hear from the candidates, and show your support for clean energy in Ohio. Click here for Toledo Flyer (September 25) Click here for Loveland Flyer (September 24) Environmental Professionals Network ( www.epn.osu.edu) The Ohio State University's new EPN Network is a service for a broad range of professionals and students who are engaging in managing, protecting and using our environment and natural resources. For the first EPN 2nd Tuesdays Breakfast Club, the speaker is Larry Schweiger, President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. For more information about this new network, click here.
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Exciting news! Entries for the Interfaith Power and Light 2012 Cool Congregation awards Challenge are now open. If your congregation has been doing work to curb its carbon impact, now is the time to share your story and get the recognition you deserve. Or if you have a project in mind, now is the time to get started, because any energy-saving measures you take between now and October 18 will be eligible for recognition.
All qualifying entrants will receive a beautiful certificate suitable for framing.
* Energy Efficiency and Conservation
* Renewable Energy
* Grounds and Water Conservation
* Engaging Congregants and Communities
Click here for more information and enter today!!!
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Green Energy Ohio and the American Solar Energy Society will host the 10th Annual Green Energy Ohio Tour on October 1 to 7, 2012
In 2011, GEO's Ohio tour was the largest in the nation with 263 sites in 137 communities in 50 counties.
Would you like to show off your green energy or energy efficient house of worship on this tour? Submission deadline is Friday, September 7th, so go to their website without delay and apply to have your house of worship be part of the Green Energy Ohio Tour!! Click here for more information.
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Ohio Interfaith Power and Light
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Ohio Interfaith Power and Light
6230 Busch Blvd, Suite 430
Columbus, Ohio 43229-1879
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