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Youth Leaders Initiative: Kickoff Planning Session

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Join us for this planning session designed for high school students and youth leaders from Triangle faith communities who share a passion for environmental stewardship and are ready to turn […]

Youth Leaders Initiative: Kickoff Planning Session

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Join us for this planning session designed for high school students and youth leaders from Triangle faith communities who share a passion for environmental stewardship and are ready to turn their ideas into actionable plans. During this interactive session, we will collaboratively brainstorm practical steps to take toward a more sustainable future.

The session will also serve as a platform to connect with fellow like-minded individuals and established leaders in the field. Through networking and idea-sharing, we aim to establish a robust foundation for a greener world driven by the enthusiasm and dedication of the youth.

Your presence and ideas are invaluable contributions as we kickstart this exciting journey towards a more sustainable and vibrant planet. Join us and be a catalyst for change! To learn more or to let us know you’re planning to come, please get in touch with Liz Becker at ICCTliasons@gmail.com or 919-599-3404.

Youth Leaders Initiative: Interest Meeting

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Attention high school youth and youth leaders! Join us for a special listening session, where we will gather to discuss your interest in becoming involved in Creation Care. During this […]

Youth Leaders Initiative: Interest Meeting

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Attention high school youth and youth leaders! Join us for a special listening session, where we will gather to discuss your interest in becoming involved in Creation Care. During this interactive session, we invite all interested high school students and youth leaders to share their thoughts, ideas, and aspirations for environmental stewardship. We believe that the youth of today hold the key to shaping a sustainable future, and their perspectives are crucial in building a greener world. Together, we can explore practical ways to take action and engage in meaningful initiatives that prioritize the well-being of our planet.

For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Liz at ICCTliasons@gmail.com or call 919-599-3404.

In the face of economic crisis, how to make the world a better place

By chris

Start with what you love. Susannah Tuttle said that to me on Saturday, and it was perfect for the moment. I loved the bluegrass festival in Raleigh and the way it lifted our spirits. I broke away from the festival in the afternoon and strode up to the state government mall for the iMatter rally. I loved that too. The iMatter Youth NC March for Our Planet was led by Hallie Turner, 11, who dates her activism on climate change to a dinnertime conversation with her parents—and a subsequent visit to the library where she read Al Gore's book An Inconvenient Truth—at age 9. [...]

In the face of economic crisis, how to make the world a better place

iMatter Youth NC March for Our Planet – Photo courtesy of Facebook

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IndyWeek Article – Written by Bob Geary

Start with what you love. Susannah Tuttle said that to me on Saturday, and it was perfect for the moment. I loved the bluegrass festival in Raleigh and the way it lifted our spirits. I loved the crowds and everyone smiling, even the guy with the T-shirt that seemed to say “Ban Guns,” though on closer inspection, with the small print visible, it said “Ban Government, Not Guns.”

Oh well, we both loved banjo music.

I broke away from the festival in the afternoon and strode up to the state government mall for the iMatter rally. I loved that too. The iMatter Youth NC March for Our Planet was led by Hallie Turner, 11, who dates her activism on climate change to a dinnertime conversation with her parents—and a subsequent visit to the library where she read Al Gore’s book An Inconvenient Truth—at age 9. Hallie’s on the leadership council of Kids vs. Global Warming, a campaign that started in Canada. Its purpose, she said: “Get the message out there that we have to take action now and not wait for our leaders to act.”

Ride a bicycle, Hallie said. Plant a tree. Live as if the future matters—”because if everybody starts making these small changes, it’s going to build up and build up, and that’s what the movement is about.”

If you fear for the Earth’s chances against a global economy running on fossil fuels, invite Hallie Turner to speak to your group. You’ll have new hope.

About 100,000 people were in downtown Raleigh, and only 100 of them participated in the march, but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in enthusiasm. After a brisk walk around the State Capitol, they spread out on the mall, young and old, and frolicked on the lawn to the beat of drums and music under a clear blue sky. What could be better?

That’s when Tuttle, who runs the Interfaith Power & Light program for the N.C. Council of Churches, talked about her efforts to forge ties between environmentally conscious faith leaders and the conservative Republicans legislators.

Read the complete article in www.IndyWeek.com