The UCC Environmental Justice Minister, Rev. Brooks Berndt, in response to concerns about insufficient legislation addressing the climate crisis and no legislation addressing the needs of environmental justice communities, is starting Climate Hope advocacy groups in faith communities around the country. These “Climate Hope Affiliate” chapters aim to catalyze local communities, the media, and elected officials […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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Climate Hope Affiliate Launch Meeting
All are Welcome! Saturday, April 5 – 9 -11:30 am in Edwards Hall The Environmental Justice Ministry of the United Church of Christ is working to equip and support people in starting powerful chapters (Climate Hope Affiliates) around the country to help accelerate action on the crisis of climate change. The goal of […]
Earth Month: Taking Care of Mother Earth
I’m sure you’ve heard some facts about the impact of animal agriculture on Mother Earth. But, let me quantify the impact of your dietary choices.* Each day of eating a plant-based diet saves: 1,100 gallons of water 45 lbs of grain 30 sq ft of forest 20 lbs of CO2 1 animal’s life If you […]
Climate Advocacy Invitation
Climate Hope Advocacy Chapter Launch Workshop: Date April 5th 2025, 9:00 am-11:30 am Venue: Edwards Hall Edwards Church UCC, 39 Edwards St. Framingham, MA People of faith and conscience are inspired, energized and empowered as they learn and practice proven effective advocacy techniques in a supportive group. We aim to catalyze the community, the media […]
Our Lenten Challenges – Civic Engagement and Plant-Based Eating
For the Lenten season, the Environmental Justice Team is focusing on the theme of “civic engagement.” This is the natural follow-up to our winter read, Reclaiming Our Democracy, by Sam Daley-Harris. As Mr. Daley-Harris says in his book, “So many of the technological innovations needed to address the problems we face already exist; what’s […]
UCC Environmental Justice Minister to Teach Effective Federal Advocacy Techniques for Climate Legislation
With the new presidential administration starting, many have been moved to get more actively involved in important social justice issues such as the Climate Crisis. On December 17, 2024, Peggy Harrison and Ronda Yeomans represented the Environmental Justice Team (EJT) at a Climate Justice Advocacy webinar presented via the UCC national church. The webinar featured […]
Climate Caroling at Logan Airport
Singing Christmas carols with new lyrics reflecting the climate emergency we find ourselves in has become an Extinction Rebellion Boston annual event. XR, as it is also called, is an international grassroots organization formed in 2018 that aims to raise awareness of the rapid warming of our planet and promote a sustainable future. Supporting East […]
Sustainable Gifting
A More Sustainable Gifting Experience? I don’t know about you, but around about this time of year, I become cynical and saddened by the commercialization of Christmas. This year, the Environmental Justice Team had an idea. How about giving folks some ideas for a meaningful & more sustainable holiday experience? Here are some ideas […]
Your Vote Matters – Will You Use It for Our Earth?
When I think of climate change, the problem seems insurmountable. But…have you ever heard of the butterfly effect? The dictionary definition is “the phenomenon whereby a minute, localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere.” I think this is true of lots of things. But, as we turn the calendar to […]
All About Keep Framingham Beautiful (KFB)
I want to talk about Keep Framingham Beautiful and the effects that this volunteer organization has had on cleaning up our city. But first I want to talk about why I started cleaning in the first place. Debbie Osborn was the inspiration for this whole movement. Back in May of 2013, Debbie was coming down […]