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March 1, 2010
“Cool Congregations” reduce their energy use, tackle climate change

The “Cool Congregations” workshop, an energy conservation program co-sponsored by the Kansas East United Methodist Conference and Kansas Interfaith Power and Light, kicks off Sunday, March 7. Countryside United Methodist Church will host a “Cool Congregations” workshop for clergy and lay leaders of all faiths from the Topeka area.

Cool Congregations participants will learn how to help their faith communities calculate their carbon footprints (the amount of global warming pollution emitted by a household) and pledge to implement energy efficiency. People of faith across Kansas can take action to address global climate change – one family, one congregation at a time.

Three Cool Congregations Trainings will be offered across the Kansas East Conference:
  • Sunday, March 7 2-5 pm Countryside United Methodist Church 3221 SW Burlingame Rd. Topeka, KS 66611
  • Saturday, March 27 9 am to noon First United Methodist Church 202 S Lincoln Chanute, KS 66720
  • Saturday, May 1 9 am to noon St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 7740 Lackman Rd. Lenexa, KS 66285

To register please contact: Kay Inman at Kansas East Conference Office (785) 272- 9111.

“As people of faith, we are called to address climate change. It is both our responsibility to care for creation, and to care for the poor who will be most adversely affected by climate change,” said Gary Beach Director of Connectional Ministries for the Kansas East Conference.

“By using less energy, families can reduce their personal greenhouse gas emissions, save money, and put their faith into action to address global climate change - all at the same time.” said Eileen Horn, Coordinator for Kansas Interfaith Power and Light.

For more info, please visit kansasipl.org.
Contact Name: Eileen Horn
Contact Email: horn@kansasipl.org
Contact Phone: 913-708-3929
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