Climate Action Team
Celebrate National SUN Day
The Unitarian Church of Lincoln will host an open house and a showing of ‘Here Comes the Sun’, an interview with Chris Hayes and Bill McKibben on September 21st from 2:30 – 5:00 pm, 6300 ‘A’ Street. At the open house, congregants will share information on the church’s experience of money saved and greenhouse gas emissions reduced with solar panels, geothermal heating, and energy efficiency. The showing of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ will begin at 3:30 and discusses the rise of renewable energy and the transformative potential of a zero-emission future – ‘the most important good story right now.’ A short time for discussion will follow. All are welcome for any portion of this event.
The Green Sanctuary Committee will also be hosting a presentation on the 2024 Nebraska Climate Assessment by Dr. Deborah Bathke, State Climatologist on Thursday, October 16th at 7 pm.
Experience Forest Bathing!
Step into the forest and discover a meditative, spiritual practice originating from Japan, where human stillness connects to the pulse of the world around us. Engaging with the forest has demonstrated calming and mental health benefits. Enjoy a guided, 45 minute forest bathing experience at Prairie Pines (3110 N 112th St, Lincoln, NE 68527) on Sun., Oct 26 at Prairie Pines. We’ll assemble as a group at 2:45p, set off for our walk at 3pm, and conclude the event with fellowship and conversation over coffee and hot cider at the Prairie Pines visitor center.
Cost is $10/person. Please register by Oct 17. Mail in or drop off your money to the church office, First-Plymouth Church, attn: Addie, 2000 D St, Lincoln NE 68502.
Limited spots -- Sign-up today!
Action Leads to Hope!
First-Plymouth’s Climate Action Team is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a potluck and planning session at 6 pm, Mon, Aug 18. Join us for the coming year as faith guides us to protect God’s people and planet through education, stewardship, and advocacy.
Contact Judy Greenwald to RSVP and get more event details.
Members of the Climate Action Team have a passion for preventing and mitigating the impacts of climate change at the individual, local, state, federal and international levels. We’re taking action in three ways:
Understanding and responding to the spiritual imperative to act
Encouraging stewardship
Advocating for positive change in our community and beyond
We meet 5:30-6:30 pm on the second Monday of the month, currently via Zoom. For more information contact Lorrie Benson
Advocacy 101
Recorded Jan 3, 2023
Learn to be an effective advocate for policies you care about
Engage with elected or appointed officials at the local, state and federal levels
Provide testimony for hearings
Write a letter to the editor or op-ed
Use social media effectively
Have respectful conversations with family, friends and others
Advocacy 101 Panelists
Lucas Sabalka
LES Board member and climate activist
Eric Gerrard
Lobbyist, American Communications Group, Inc.
Martha Durr
Nebraska State Climatologist and climate communications expert
Faith To Forest
Faith to Forest has ended, but the education sessions, ideas for worship services and for service to the community, basic information about trees, and more is still on the webpages.