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Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9 am to 1 pm
Hear about local church green efforts, observe the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and attend a workshop about Earthkeepers projects or Just Energy for All. Cost: $10.
Registration is closed but walk-ins are welcome.
9am Registration & Snacks
9:15am Welcome, Eco-Sustainability Task Force
9:30am Keynote: "Greening our Faith Communities" with Rev. Brian Sauder, president and director of Faith in Place.
10:30am “It Works for Us”: Learn about solar panels on the church building, community rain gardens, zero waste goals, and conservation at home. Featuring Rev. Marti Scott of Euclid Avenue UMC, Anna Halverson of North Central College and Karl Kettelkamp, farmer and member at Kaneville UMC.
11:45am Workshops (choose one)
- Earthkeepers Projects and Community Organizing
- Just Energy for All and the UMW Climate Justice emphasis
12:30pm Earth Day 2020 Climate Action Strategies
1pm Adjournment with Prayer
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