11 Jul Summer Earth Hours by The Earth Covenant Ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church

The Earth Covenant Ministry of Highland Park Baptist Church is hosting six summer programs with an ecological focus called Summer Earth Hours. They will be held on Wednesday evenings in July and August and will provide an opportunity for us to gather and learn together how we can be faithful stewards of God’s good creation.

Cookies and iced tea will be provided at 6:15pm before programs begin at 6:30pm
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 Wednesday July 13 – Topic: Science and Religion in Conversation  
“Keeping the Earth: Religious and Scientific Perspectives on the Environment” is a thought provoking documentary produced by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. Prominent scientists and religious leaders struggle to decipher the mysteries of the universe and share their perspectives on the need to protect our environment and the diverse species that share it.
 
Wednesday July 20 – Topic: Gulf Oil Spill – What Type of Crisis?
“Stories from the Gulf – Living With the Gulf Oil Disaster” is a powerful documentary, narrated by Robert Redford, which documents the impact of the oil spill on Gulf residents with stunning original photography and interviews. In addition we will hear responses from Interfaith leaders on a tour with the Sierra Club who call for prayer, and a strategy for reflection, restoration and renewal of Creation.
 
Wednesday July 27 – Topic: Zero Waste – Beyond Recycling
With our city-wide goal of zero-waste, we will first watch and discuss “The Story of Stuff”. Here we will look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns and expose the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues.  
 
Wednesday August 10 – Topic: Local Food – It Does a Body (and a Planet) Good
Raising vegetables is good for your health, the earth, your pocketbook, and your soul. Dick Pierce of the Austin Permaculture Guild and the Citizen Gardener Program will discuss growing our own food and supporting our local food system.  
 
Wednesday August 17– Topic: Control of Invasive Species  
Those of us who care deeply about native plants and habitats understand how important they are to our sense of place. Travis Gallo, from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, will lead us in a discussion of best management practices for control of invasive species which, after habitat destruction, is the second greatest threat to biodiversity.     
 
Wed. Aug. 24– Topic: Texas Impact – “people of faith working for justice”
Bee Moorhead, Executive Director of Texas Impact, will be our final speaker and will share with us how Texas’ oldest and largest interfaith social justice network is actively engaged in advocating for public policy solutions that meet the needs of all God's children in creation.
 
 
The earth is the Lord’s…Psalm 24:1