January 11, 18, and February 1, 8, and 15
noon - 1:30, Bradow room
noon - 1:30, Bradow room
We’ll share what we're doing to decrease the size of our carbon footprint at home in our day to day lives and we’ll inspire each other to possibilities. Absolutely no guilt trips allowed. We may be taking giant steps; we may be taking baby steps; but all steps forward are allowed and encouraged. It's a great time for some to take the "sustainable household challenge" to decrease carbon consumption at home and use the time to develop supported positive habits in 2009.
You may wish to add participation in the group to your New Year's resolutions for 2009. Commitment is good, and you can develop a group of persons close to home who can support you in your efforts through the group. You might wish to order for yourself or for friends for Christmas "Discussion Course on Choices for Sustainable Living" which can be ordered from the Northwest Earth Institute at www.nwei.org , which we shall be borrowing ideas from during the sessions to enhance our learning. Purchase is not required for participation, however.
We'll have rituals of prayer, sharing successes, presentation of research findings, and committing to individualized changes each session. General topic areas presently envisioned are:
Session 1: Call to sustainability and ecological principles.
Session 2: Food
Session 3: Buying
Session 4: Communities
Session 5: Visions for Sustainablity and Celebration
Grapes and peanut butter sandwiches will be provided. Call Marty if you have questions or plan on participating.
Share the news; spread the joy; and pray, certainly pray.