On Saturday, June 9th beginning at 12:30,  you are invited to  gather  with our fellow United Church of Christ environmental ministers to share your stories nad projects and to network.  The New England Regional Environmental Ministers  (NEREM) of  the UCC have been meeting regularly for about 1 ½ years to support each other’s work, to brainstorm larger regional initiatives and  to network.   Diocese of Massachusetts Suffragan Bishop Bud Cederholm was invited to join in the conversation and  invited me to participate.  Every meeting has proven to be energizing and supportive.   The conversation is expanding to include all Episcopalians in New England  who are doing environmental work.  

At the upcoming June NEREM meeting, Mike Schut, who is based in Seattle and is the Episcopal Church officer on Environmental and Economic Justice will join us to share what is going on around TEC in the US and other nations.   He will also be speaking about the recently released Genesis Covenant Resource Guide.  

Additionally,  the UCC national environmental advisor will be with us to give us a national overview.   There will be ample time to share your work with others, to share ideas and develop new relationships.   Please consider joining us that day as a way to invigorate and sustain your important ministry.   Let me know if you are coming and let’s think about carpooling as much as possible.  revstephaniejohnson@gmail.com
Details:  United Church of Christ Conference Center,   1 Badger Road Framingham, MA 01702   

Summer Symposium: Religion and Environmental Stewardship, June 5-7
This environmental symposium —aimed at clergy, lay leaders, and seminary faculty—will engage experts from Yale and across the country to address topics such as the greening of seminaries and churches, curricular initiatives in eco-theology, climate change, environmental justice, and preaching and liturgical approaches to environmental stewardship. The fee is $100 and registration must be completed by May 1. Click link to website: http://summerstudy.yale.edu/

Through the Episcopal Church's partnership with GreenFaith, tuition subsidies are available for the May 1st 2012 application deadline for GreenFaith's Certification Program. To learn more about the Certification Program and the tuition subsidies being offered GreenFaith is offering a webinar on January 23, 2012, from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Click on or Paste this link into the browser to register for the webinar https://www.z2systems.com/np/clients/greenfaith/event.jsp?event=149nfaith

The GreenFaith Certification Program is a nationally-recognized two-year program which helps congregations green their worship, education, facilities, and outreach. This holistic and well-supported program, with over 40 participating congregations nationwide, helps to reduce religious facilities operating costs and attract new members. The hour-long webinar will highlight the Programs features and benefits, show what it can do for your church, and provide time for questions.

Smart Grid Webinar: Using Emerging Technologies for Energy Stewardship Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00pm EST. Learn how emerging technologies such as smart grids can help save energy in our personal lives, work lives, and faith lives. This webinar will explore, from a faith perspective, issues related to smart grid technology. National Council of Church at www.nccej.org to register

VECAN CONFERENCE at LAKE MOREY INN on DEC. 3
Come to the annual meeting of Vermont Energy and Climate
Action Network (VECAN) to learn about and discuss energy
issues. Speakers include Elizabeth Miller, the Dept. of Public
Service Commissioner, and Deb Markowitz, Secretary of the
Agency of Natural Resources. Fee: $25 (includes lunch).
Contact: Jessica Schmidt- 866-860-1382 x 203, jessica.a.schmidt@uvm.edu

Sponsored by the Vermont Interfaith Power and Light this conference will include a keynote address by Gus Speth, Professor of Law at Vermont Law School.

Sponsoring organizations with expertise in energy
efficiency, renewable energy, historic preservation, advocacy,
and more will provide resources and information. There will be time for small-group discussion and reflection. The event will be held at the Chase Center at the Vermont Law School in South Royalton. Contact Vermont Interfaith Power and Light for more details and to register at info@vtipl.org.