POSTPONED: 6 Congregations Host Neighborhood Weatherization Workshop
POSPTONED DUE TO SNOW. STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE.
Shepherd Park, DC: [Sunday, February 7]
2 pm Snacks and Fellowship
2:30 - 4 pm Weatherization Workshop
Washington Ethical Society
7750 16th St NW (16th & Kalmia)
Are you a homeowner? Chances are that professional weatherization could save you 15-35% in home heating costs! Five area congregations have joined together to invite neighborhood homeowners to a Weatherization Workshop. Learn how you can save energy, help create green jobs, and shrink your carbon footprint at the same time!
In particular, you'll have a chance to learn about Weatherize DC, a new organization that coordinates efforts to ensure that green jobs training is made available to underserved communities, while simultaneously mobilizing communities of homeowners to create demand for weatherization, in turn creating jobs for those who need them most.
A suggested donation of $5 at the door will benefit the work of Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light, which helps local congregations of all faiths to save energy, go green, and respond to climate change.
To RSVP: email Joelle Novey. Please note if you're a homeowner, and DC or MD neighborhood.
Co-sponsored by:
Episcopal Anglican Church of the Ascension's Green Committee * Fabrangen’s Green Team * Ohev Sholom's Green Committee * Shepherd Park Christian Church * Tifereth Israel’s Environmental Committee * Washington Ethical Society’s Earth Ethics Committee
Join thousands of congregations of all faiths across the country in preaching and teaching about climate change on February 13-14. Encourage your clergy to sign up here; s/he will receive sample sermons, lectionary/parsha connections, and other resources.
Host a Discussion: In addition to sermons, or as an alternative, congregations can screen films and host discussions on putting faith into action. Resources available to registered participants include films, fact sheets on current legislation, and discussion guides.
In MD and VA, Send Your Senators Valentines: Leading up to the event, participating congregations will distribute Valentine’s Day post cards to their members to mail in, encouraging Senators to love their neighbors by passing a strong climate bill.
Sign up for the National Preach-In here.
Light switch reminders
 Order a set of light switch reminders for your congregation or home. ($1.25 ea, including postage, for bulk orders over 10)
We currently offer:
"We care for Creation."
"Nos preacupamos por la Creacion."
"We care for the Earth."
"Lo tashchit/Don't waste."
"Practice Earth Ethics."
Suggestions welcome for adapting these sacred reminders to additional religious traditions!
Join the Green Leaders' Listserv!
Join a lively online conversation among volunteers who are part of their congregations' green teams in hundreds of congregations across the DC area. Share resources and ideas, ask questions, and offer encouragement and moral support in the task of going green in our religious communities.
To join the listserv, email Joelle Novey.
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Greater Washington Interfaith Power & Light helps hundreds of congregations of all faiths across the DC area to go green, save energy, and respond to climate change. We are part of a network of local Interfaith Power & Light groups across the country. Together, we are building a national religious response to the climate crisis.
