14:01:59 From A1 : I’m on speaker view and am missing the Susans! 14:09:57 From A2 to A3(Direct Message) : Hey Rod. We have a heat pump now following your recommendation. Two friends have also gone that way following our experience. Thanks. 14:13:48 From A4 : Extreme weather events are no longer 'natural events'. They are human induced events. 14:14:54 From A5 to A3(Direct Message) : Thanks Rod. 14:16:08 From A3 to A5(Direct Message) : Glad you made it! There's at least one other person from AU. 14:23:22 From A6 : The resolution is available on the North American Climate Justice Team website. Here is the link: https://cofchristclimatejustice.org/data/files/wcr1325declaringclimateemergency.pdf 14:23:36 From A3 to A2(Direct Message) : Replying to "Hey Rod. We have a h..." Great to hear - hope you enjoy! 14:23:42 From A7 : I propose that we join the Climate President call for to declare a climate emergency. The ten action plan can be implemented by President Biden acting alone without any Congressional action. See more at https://www.climatepresident.org ____ I also want to share an opportunity for us to participate in submitting a contribution to a new United Nations effort on climate burning. Submissions invited for United Nations’ Code of Conduct in Climate Communications “The UN is developing a voluntary Code of Conduct to help address the challenge of how sharing misinformation and hate speech including on digital platforms are threatening progress on climate action. Input from all is requested. Deadline is December 1, 2023. https://bit.ly/3rsJnUw Is there a contribution that Community of Christ North American Climate Justice Team might be uniquely positioned to offer in support of this effort? Thank you for your consideration! 14:25:00 From A6 : The First Presidency statement link is here https://cofchristclimatejustice.org/data/files/firstpresidencyinitialreflection-declaringclimateemergency.pdf 14:25:21 From A3 : https://cofchristclimatejustice.org 14:30:02 From A5 to A3(Direct Message) : yes Tim Prescott is our local Earth Stewardship key. 14:35:55 From A5 : Hear Hear! 14:36:22 From A8 : Blessed Day everyone. 14:38:48 From A3 : Project Drawdown: https://www.drawdown.org/ 14:39:15 From A8 : Replying to "Project Drawdown: ht..." Thanks Rod 14:44:06 From A3 : We'll put this document of actions on the website. Look for all such documents within 3 days. 14:44:39 From A5 : This is an exciting list, yes. 14:46:00 From A9 : There is also a Project Drawdown book and a companion volume, Regeneration, both by Paul Hawkins. Both are listed & described under Climate Book Resources on our Resources page. 14:47:55 From A10 : The Senior Bishop meaning I've been a bishop for the longest! Since 2012!!! 14:48:18 From A10 : Mike Botts was there watching me become a bishop, in Friesland, The Netherlands, right Mike? 14:48:37 From A5 : GETTING TO ZERO … a short synopsis of the Australian initiative. https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reduction/net-zero 14:49:01 From A11 : Right Carla. Seniority also in your bubbling personality. 14:49:16 From A10 : Well, that, too!!! 14:50:01 From A12 : Might there also be resources coming available like the campground audit for congregations and mission centres to do similar audits? 14:50:42 From A7 : To include in the campground audit, consider adding items to determine if campgrounds (and churches) could be appropriate as safety centers, cooling locations, places that have air filtration in times of poor air quality and locations of high ground during flooding. 14:50:44 From A9 : Will there be any World Church and/or Mission Center guidance coming to local congregations? and any thoughts about those congregations that aren’t even aware of (or not focused or ignoring) that this Climate Emergency has been declared? 14:51:28 From A13 : Family Nature Clubs are my suggestion. 14:52:07 From A14 : Maybe children and youth could be leaders in suggesting resources that are and will be important to their contribution towards climate change. 14:52:34 From A15 : A9ordon has researched resources already developed for children and youth and has a good list of those. 14:52:38 From A16 : Children and youth will be best inspired by our demonstration and practice of stewardship of the earth. We must as parents, grandparents, and friends exhibit our convictions demonstrated in action 14:53:42 From A5 : Lobby national governments to create a Net Zero Authority, https://www.pmc.gov.au/news/new-national-net-zero-authority AND link it to a theological imperative. 14:55:35 From A17 : I hate to leave but have an evangelist zoom at 3. Excellent presentation, very motivating! 14:55:35 From A17 : These are more practical and implementation questions. What are the actual goals adopted by the church to reduce emissions year over year and how will the audited results be reported. Also, what policies have been implemented to limit travel and how will those policies be audited and reported to the church’s members. For example, will persons resident in one country continue to travel by plane to other continents to fulfill their assigned work such as serving as a financial officer. 14:58:17 From A5 : Feel free to email me rick.sarre@unisa.edu.au for a pre-publication copy of Tony Chvala-Smith's excellent chapter "De Profundis: Religion, Science, and the Climate Crisis" (forthcoming this year in a new edited book of mine). 14:59:42 From A7 : To further Ron’s “inconvenience” approach, we can imagine more cooperative, greater sharing lifestyles also. Restoring relationships in stronger community living is exciting! 15:00:10 From A14 : The first essential step is to love the earth. 15:01:13 From A8 : Philippines Mission Center will hold National Reunion on Nov. 24-27, we wanted to use time for Climate Emergency related workshops, can anybody share some materials or videos that we may used to all ages? Any recycling guide or tool? Thanks a lot. 15:02:09 From A9 : We an also think beyond some of the technological solutions that are so critical for fossil fuel elimination, looking to nature’s wisdom & nature as an ally … as mentioned, for example , caring for church properties with protecting and adding to tree cover (carbon sequestration), protecting soils with natural landscaping, landscaping for pollinators, experimenting with permaculture plots, etc. Just to realize that there are LOTS of things we can do that we don’t always think about first. Education of women and girls across the globe has been estimated to be able to effectively drawdown enormous amounts of carbon by 2050. 15:02:11 From A31 : Reacted to "The first essential …" with ❤️ 15:02:12 From A8 : Replying to "The first essential ..." The Master Key..I strongly agree, 15:02:47 From A4 : Dear A8, Please kindly provide an email address to respond to this request 15:04:02 From A19 : kittym@siu.edu please send material 15:05:58 From A8 : My email friends: jl_pascua@cofchrist.org 15:07:37 From A20 : A few years ago I had our youth involved in a world outreach project in which our youth and congregation financially helped support a Jewish Women solar oven project in Africa. I had the youth actually help me build a solar oven during class time and we cooked something in it during the 11AM service and then we all ate it. They seemed to really enjoy the whole process 15:08:29 From A21 : Reacted to "A few years ago I ha..." with 👏 15:08:55 From A22 : Reacted to "A few years ago I ha..." with 👏 15:09:26 From A24 : SPEC would be a powerful forum for youth engagement and our listening to their generational perspectives....and youth created ideas to take home and share. 15:09:52 From A9 : The response of those from the international community was profound, and marked a real change … for instance, the French speaker from Pacific Islands (?) who added “and climate refugees” to Refugee Resolution 15:10:07 From A22 : Reacted to "SPEC would be a powe..." with 👏 15:10:46 From A31 : Great idea for SPEC! 15:13:25 From A23 to A3(Direct Message) : 2023 Reunion text helped congregation to discern action. City has a program to fund projects, we proposed a wellness garden with native plants, grasses and trees. 15:13:34 From A11 : How About making a retreat/reunion/MC-meeting/etc. vegetarian. No red meat. 15:18:24 From A25 : Open Invitation: Sacred Soil Peace Colloquy sponsored by the Sierra Pacific Mission Center Please save the date for our Redwoods Peace Colloquy, Sacred Soil – December 8-10, 2023. We will be exploring the interconnectedness of soil and planet health with guest speakers and breakout sessions. This event will take place at both Happy Valley as well as the San Jose Congregation. https://www.cofchrist-spmc.org/spmc-full-calendar/redwoods-retreat-december 15:18:30 From A9 : Including (pointing finger at self) not putting “things I intend to implement” off!!! 15:19:01 From A5 : More reading published today in The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/too-hard-basket-why-climate-change-is-defeating-our-political-system-214382?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%202%202023%20-%202754427844&utm_content=Latest%20from%20The%20Conversation%20for%20October%202%202023%20-%202754427844+CID_81710c82112b808945ab8679254b3874&utm_source=campaign_monitor&utm_term=In%20an%20accompanying%20article 15:19:45 From A15 : Thank you to all of you who have put suggestions and links in the chats. These are very helpful, and it's important to share these with one another. 15:19:58 From A9 : A retreat is being developed for late May, early June on “What is Enough” the spiritual and justice implications of the spiritual discipline of “Simplicity” (at Samish Island). Stay tuned! 15:20:30 From A3 : Gail R: Will Peace colloquy have some video taped to view later? If so, how to register? 15:21:29 From A32 : Being taken in by Advertizing sometimes without realizing it 15:21:33 From A26 : Where to begin? 15:21:40 From A31 : I am heartened by the church’s declaration and resolution. We make right decisions constantly based on reality and compassion, from women in the priesthood, our name change, the list is so long how Community of Christ keeps moves forward despite fear of change. 15:22:19 From A16 : What may be considered as inconvenience including time, effort and being unaware of the positive effect 15:22:55 From A25 to A3(Direct Message) : Rod - I will have to check with Shandra Newcom. Emily Rose Harmon is spearheading it. I think it’s a great idea to provide for distance participants. 15:24:39 From A26 : I do things in my community; Buy Nothing, sharing things. How do we move to more large scale actions? 15:24:46 From A31 : A love of all creation and a vision for the future! Thank you. 15:25:03 From A3 : As mentioned, Katharine Hayhoe is a climate scientist & one of best communicators: her newsletter is at: https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=fa37a090438ee00d891b2a776&id=d846b8597b 15:25:12 From A26 : Love your vision, Laurie! 15:26:20 From A27 : The impact of "Climate Change Refugees" in Pacific Island nations is an urgent social justice and human rights issue. We are all called to respond to global and local action. 15:26:45 From A28 : Good idea to make church events where food is served vegetarian/vegan. But also include information on the role of animal agriculture in contributing to climate change and how the standard American diet contributes to the worst disease profile in the world. 15:27:13 From A31 : Save chat for the links and for information. 15:27:51 From A29 : Finances can hold many people back from doing what they feel should be done in their own lives. 15:28:07 From A22 : My leader team in the congregation looked at a climate audit list and had reasons for not changing our ways - we are doing enough. 15:28:32 From A3 : Chats will be posted with the video - lots of good info & comments! Thanks! 15:29:14 From A31 : Good idea to take training before considering nonviolent direct action. 15:29:22 From A30 : yeh more marching and protest 15:29:45 From A15 : Yes, getting involved in systemic change can be difficult for us. We don't want to risk being advocates. We don't take the time to write our congresspeople. We are fearful of joining a protest. These barriers must be named and faced, if we are serious about making a difference. And we need the support of one antoehr to move in those directions. The Climate Team will be facilitating the formation of support groups focused on a variety of interests and actions. Please join us for the follow-up webinars where people can share ways to make our congregations and groups more green, and move toward forming support groups. 15:33:28 From A23 to A3(Direct Message) : Many in Ontario protested removing land from Greenbelt 15:34:18 From A5 : please list the next meeting