2011
A summary of events in 2011.
- In the Lead Up to the Legislative Session
- Earth Ministry staff and supporters are advocating for the 2011 Environmental Priorities.
- Environmental Priorities Coalition Legislative Workshop
- Nearly 350 people learned about advocacy at the Environmental Priorities Legislative Workshop this year.
- A Sea Change
- In January, 150 people gathered to watch a film and hear a panel about the impact of climate change on our oceans.
- Book Reading with Natural Saints author Mallory McDuff
- Colleagues gathered to hear Mallory McDuff read from her book, which includes a chapter on Earth Ministry.
- Greening Congregations and Genesis Covenant Workshop
- Earth Ministry partnered with the Diocese of Olympia's Bishop's Committee for the Environment to host a workshop on February 5.
- Washington Interfaith Power & Light Steering Committee
- WAIPL welcomed a new steering committee in early 2011.
- Finishing up the Washington State Legislative Season
- Earth Ministry helped shut down the final coal plant in Washington!
- Food and Faith Colleague Gathering: Growing Green in Your Congregation
- Earth Day Good Friday Service
- This year, Earth Day and Good Friday fell on the same day.
- Earth Day Celebration
- Earth Ministry joined with other environmental organizations to host an Earth Day Celebration in Seattle.
- Faith, Climate and Coal at the UCC Annual Meeting
- Earth Ministry Featured in the Media
- In early 2011, Earth Ministry and our members appeared in the Vancouver Columbian, the Huffington Post, the Tacoma News Tribune, the Seattle Times, Sojourners and more!
- Earth Letter Editorial Staff Changes
- In the summer, Earth Ministry thanked Jim Mulligan for his many years of service and leadership as the Editor of Earth Letter. As Jim transitioned to Editor Emeritus, Deanna Matzen stepped up as the new Editor.
- Interfaith Power & Light National Conference
- Interfaith Power and Light leaders convened in Washington, DC.
- Faith, Hope and Chocolate
- Donors gave over $13,000 at Earth Ministry's annual fundraiser.
- Northwest Coal Summit: Saying No to Coal Export
- 2011 Celebration of St. Francis: Creation Care Sermon Contest
- Moving Planet Seattle
- On September 24, Earth Ministry and other community organizations hosted a day of action to move beyond fossil fuels.
