From the Travis County Green Party – Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian Christian biologist, argues that movements towards uniformity, for corporate profit or political power, are threatening social and natural diversity. He believes restoring balance requires challenging ideas of dominance and hegemony. Dr. Qumsiyeh will offer some ideas for faithful stewardship to...
From the Interfaith Community for Palestinian Rights, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, and the Austin Jewish Voice for Peace - Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian Christian biologist, argues that movements towards uniformity, for corporate profit or political power, are threatening social and natural diversity. He believes restoring balance requires challenging ideas of dominance...
A group of Austinites from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths came together on Sunday for the Third Annual Interfaith Preach-Off. The event invited a wide array of religious leaders to deliver short sermons on environmental topics. This year the theme was "Water is Life." At...
From the Interfaith Environmental Network of Austin - 9 Preachers Representing Diverse Communities Deliver 5-Minute Mini-Sermons On The Theme "Water Is Life" In Their Faith Tradition As we consider the challenges posed by climate change to the continued availability of life-sustaining water on this earth, we gather to draw inspiration,...
Guest Post - from All Creation AllCreation.org is a local Austin blog that examines today’s biodiversity and environmental challenges through an interfaith/spirituality lens. This post is part of a series, showcasing environmental sermons and words of wisdom from prominent faith and spiritual leaders in Texas. This...
From the Faith and Energy Action Team (FEAT) - Due to the Presidential Debate, our FEAT Meeting has moved to Tuesday, September 27th. We welcome back our community, coming together with our bond of faith and love for our climate. While the day has changed, our agenda, packed with...
A new financing option enables nonprofits—including houses of worship!—to obtain affordable, long-term loans covering up to 100 percent of the cost for energy efficiency, water saving, and onsite generation technologies. The PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program is now available in the cities of Dallas...
From the Faith & Energy Action Team - FEAT is Excited to Welcome Amy Stansbury and Janis Bookout ____________________________________ Our featured guests, Amy Stansbury and Janis Bookout, are among the most influential leaders in the Austin Environmental movement. Next Monday, these amazing women will offer key insights that led to their success...
From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin - The Buddha identified appamada, typically translated as “diligent care,” as the chief good or highest virtue in his teaching and practice. He likened appamada to the elephant’s footprint—just as the feet of all creatures fit into the...