CLIMATE REALITY TRAINING FOR FAITH COMMUNITY, APRIL 26, DES MOINES
Iowa IPL and the Climate Speakers Network are co-hosting a special ½ day climate speakers training in West Des Moines on April 26. Please consider attending and invite those in your network as well.
This training has been custom designed to provide people of faith in Iowa with the tools to build public awareness of climate change and to drive action for solutions within their communities. It will help faith leaders and people of faith convey the ethical imperative of addressing climate change through the use of moral narratives and compelling storytelling. At the same time, the training will focus on Iowa’s unique opportunity to be a leader in providing solutions to climate change through renewable energy sources such as wind. Their materials are excellent! Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity!
April 26, West Des Moines Christian Church, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., with a dinner following immediately afterwards. There is no charge for this event, but we do ask you to register to attend here.
FOOD • FAITH • CLIMATE WORKSHOP, APRIL 27, DAVENPORT
Attend a Food • Faith • Climate workshop and learn how you can save the planet, your health, and maybe some $$$.
Climate change is related to our food choices.
When we sit down to dinner, we may not think about global warming, but one third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are connected to our food system. At every meal, we can make a real difference that ensures a more climate-friendly food system. And luckily, the ethical choices are also pleasurable ones that improve the health of the planet and our bodies!
During this workshop we look at:
- how our food system contributes to climate change
- what our faith traditions say about sustainable food systems
- food practices in our own households
- a personal plan for more climate friendly choices
The workshop includes: resources and pocket guides for more climate-friendly choices, and a climate friendly snack.
Location: Unitarian Universalists of the Quad Cities, 3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport
Date and time: April 27, 7pm – 8:30pm.
Cost: $20/person. Register here.
Co-sponsored by: Edwards United Church of Christ, Davenport, St. John’s Lutheran, Rock Island, Quad City EarthKeepers
Fresh climate-friendly snack provided by Hyvee.
EARTH DAY BROADCAST: KATHARINE HAYHOE TO SPEAK APRIL 22, AMES
Climate scientist and evangelical Christian, Katharine Hayhoe will be offering a free public lecture on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 at 7 – 8:30pm in the Great Hall, Memorial Union on the ISU campus. The title of her lecture is Climate Urgency and how Farmers and Businesses Can Take the Lead.
Iowa IPL is co-sponsoring this lecture and invites you to attend in person or by simulcast in your congregation or at home. Click here for simulcast information.
Katherine Hayhoe is an accomplished atmospheric scientist who studies climate change and why it matters to us here and now. She is also a remarkable communicator: in 2014, she was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 Most Influential People in the world and by Foreign Policy as one of the top 100 Global Thinkers; her work was featured on the Emmy award-winning documentary series, The Years of Living Dangerously; and she won the American Geophysical Union’s award for climate communication. She was a lead author for the Second and Third National Climate Assessments.
Read Katherine Hayhoe’s ebook for free here.
CLIMATE REALITY TRAINING, MAY 5-7, CEDAR RAPIDS
The training in Cedar Rapids, May 5-7, is by application only. It will bring together a select group of individuals committed to addressing the impacts of climate change and implementing the solutions that will define us to future generations. This training is an opportunity to join a global network of leaders committed to solving the climate crisis.
Over the course of three days, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts who will share information about the science behind the climate crisis as well as their experiences educating and engaging diverse networks and communities. You will also have the chance to connect with a group of extraordinary leaders from a variety of sectors and countries around the world.
“Life changing,” “re-affirming,” and “empowering” are just some of the ways past participants have described their experience. Come as a leader, leave as a Climate Reality Leader.
Application deadline: April 13
FOOD • FAITH • CLIMATE WORKSHOP, MAY 31, CEDAR RAPIDS
Location: Prairiewoods, 120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids
Date and time: May 31, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $25/person. Includes tour of Prairiewoods garden. Register here.
Co-sponsored by: First Presbyterian and First Congregational United Church of Christ, Cedar Rapids
Fresh climate-friendly snack provided by New Pioneer Coop