Green Disciples: Fostering
Spirit-Inspired Hope on a Warming Planet
Saturday, May 10th,
8:30am-4:30pm
The Center for Spiritual Living, Seattle
The Deep Hope Institute invites you to a
Gathering for Renewal and Action. Keynote speaker, Dr. Larry Rasmussen will
stimulate our thinking, presenting a new framework for understanding the
stewardship of creation and inviting us to address deep societal assumptions
that perpetuate current practices. Discussion groups will create connections
and generate creative thinking. Volunteers will plan for public expression
of what has been learned. For more information and to registration,
see the event flyer or
their website.
Hike With Your Mother (Earth) in
Discovery Park
Sunday, May 11th,
2:00pm-5:00pm
Discovery Park, Magnolia Neighborhood, Seattle
Celebrate your own mother and our
Mother Earth on an easy hike in Discovery Park! We will reflect on
the divine feminine as we experience the wonder of one of Seattle's most
dramatic natural areas.
Beth Anderson, Earth
Ministry Outreach Associate, will lead the group around the Loop Trail,
perhaps with a detour to walk the Wolf Tree Nature Trail. Reflection
and readings from some of our spiritual mothers will be interspersed with a
leisurely-paced walk. Bring a light snack and water, and be sure to
invite your mother, grandmother, or any special women in your life!
Meet at 2:00pm in front of
the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center. For directions, or
to download a trail map, see Discovery Park's website:
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/Environment/discovparkindex.htm#about
Please RSVP to
Beth Anderson or call the office
at 206-632-2426.
A suggested donation of $10 per person is appreciated.
Earth Ministry
Eco-Tour of the Holy Land and Jordan
January 17-28, 2009
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Great News from the Advocacy
Team!
This update comes
with joyful fatigue at the end of a roller coaster ride in the 2008
legislative session. All four of our environmental
Priorities for a Healthy Washington
passed, along with another bill that Earth Ministry worked hard for,
the Children’s Safe Products
Act.
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Climate Action and Green Jobs
was strengthened
during the legislative session by adding a transportation
component; the Governor is scheduled to sign it Thursday!
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Local Farms/Healthy Kids
did better than expected, with a good budget for the most
comprehensive local foods bill in the country!
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Evergreen Communities
has gone to the Governor, as the first step in our State to
prioritize urban tree protection.
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Local Solutions
avoided over 40 weakening amendments and passed with the good
goal of helping local governments address climate change.
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The Children’s Safe Products Act
is the strictest in the US, keeping the terrible toxins of lead,
cadmium, and phthalates out of children’s toys!
Thanks to all of
you for your strong
support, your calls and your presence in Olympia, speaking on behalf
of God’s good Creation! Earth Ministry will send you a full report
on our vital work in the 2008 legislative session next week.
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