Caring for Creation Together: A West Virginia Interfaith Climate Conference

16 Leon Sullivan Way,Charleston WV 25301

04 June, 2022

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Join with West Virginians of faith across the state to save Creation! People of faith across our state will come together to discuss our concerns for West Virginia’s changing climate, its effects on our way of life and our future, and our response. All are invited! Keynote speakers and panel discussions will feature WV faith leaders and economic, legislative, and climate experts discussing: Our shared call to care for creationWest Virginia’s proud history as the nation’s energy supplierWest Virginia’s key role in crafting climate solutions for a positive economic transitionWest Virginians’ need to be at the decision-making table: what you can do and how you can be involvedFeatured speakers from the faith community: Bill Myers, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WVJeff Allen, United Methodist Pastor and Executive Director of WV Council of Churches Mitch Hescox, President, The Evangelical Environmental NetworkRon English, Restorative justice Facilitator with American Friends Service Committee; ordained into the ministry by Drs. Martin Luther King Jr. and Sr. at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga Robin Blakeman, Ordained Minister, Presbyterian Church of the USA, with validated ministry in environmental stewardship; Steering Committee, WV Interfaith Power & Light Bishop Marcia Dinkins, Founder and Executive Director of Black Women RisingLunch provided ($10 donation suggested); free parking available. If you have questions or would like to become a conference co-sponsor, contact Mark Tabbert at [email protected] or 949-310-5256.