Climate Action Team

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 Tips

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

 Helpful Links

Nebraska Green Amendment

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

Contact Info:
For more information contact Lorrie Benson.

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.

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Sustainable tips from FP’s Climate Action Team and Sustainable Living Ministry

  • Washing polyester, fleece, and other synthetic fiber clothing less often in cold water on shorter cycles reduces the microfiber plastics they shed to wastewater and the environment.

  • Reuse Christmas decorations year after year by storing them carefully. Consider making your own wreaths or table decorations from natural greenery or recyclables from around your home.

  • Replace filament light bulbs with LEDs. They cost more upfront but last many years and use far less energy, so they ultimately save money.

  • Want to use less gas? Inflate your tires properly and keep your calm. Moderate acceleration and speed will save fuel and money.

  • Even one pot of flowers supports pollinators while making your balcony or porch more appealing!