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 […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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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 […]
Let’s Do Something!
It’s election season – let’s “Do Something!” “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis, CommonWealth interview in 2019 “We estimate that over 8 million environmentalists did not vote in the 2020 presidential election and over 13 million skipped the […]
Plant-Based Eating: What Are You Waiting For?
Plant Based for Our Earth Plant-based eating is becoming more popular, as people begin to make the connection between what they eat and their health, the animals, and the environment. When we read Under the Sky We Make last year, the author had a list of the top things that one can do to […]
Grow your green thumb!
Here are some things you can do this summer to learn about vegetable gardening, whether you have a green thumb or not: #1 – Volunteer for Produce Pick-up or a Work Day at Stearns Farm From mid-June to October, Edwards Church brings fresh produce every week from Stearns Farm on Edmands Road in Framingham to […]
Under the Sky We Make
A Synopsis of excerpts from Under the Sky We Make In February the Environmental Justice Team hosted a book discussion of leading global sustainability scientist, Kimberly Nicholas, PhD’s book, Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World. We had a solid turnout and heartfelt discussion, but this book is just […]