5th Annual RI Interfaith Conference on Climate Change

AGENDA

"Ethics of Climate Change" Conference

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012 - 4:30 – 9:00 pm

4:30Registration Begins.  Walk-ins welcome.

Low Carbon Footprint Fair Exhibits Opens
Location: Throughout the Main Floor

5:15Welcome by RI IPL Director, Liz Marsis
Opening Prayer by Pastor Duane Clinker
Community Sharing of Local, Organic Foods
Location: Emily Pine Parlor - Main Floor  

6:25KEYNOTE PROGRAM.  Location: Main Sanctuary
Introduction by Rev. Dr. Donald Anderson,
Executive Minister, RI State Council of Churches

6:30Keynote Address by Dr. Roger S. Gottlieb:
5 Reasons Why We Do & Do Not
Respond to Climate Change

7:2010 Minute Break

7:30  Workshop Selections
(Pre-registration encouraged)
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Building Logistics & Event Floor Plan
(Handicapped needs: please contact us ahead of time for assistance. Liz@ripple.org.)

Main Floor:

  • Registration - at Montgomery Street Entrance

  • Food & Faith - Meal & Food Vendors & Workshop D in the Emily Pine Parlor. 

  • Low Carbon Footprint Fair - Exhibitors in the Chapel, Library and entrance halls.

  • Keynote Address - Main Sanctuary.  Workshop B Keynote Response -Sanctuary

2nd Floor:

  • Workshops A,C & E


Lower Level

  • Volunteer - Food Prep Area.
  • EcoRI News-Green Team Composting Work area.


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  • A.  Climate Impacts in RI:  The Science & Christian Faith Perspectives – Presenter - Bill Patenaude. Location: 2nd Floor, International Room

  • B.  A Jewish Understanding of Creation Care in Light of Climate Science – Presenter - Rabbi Richard Perlman. Location: Main Sanctuary

  • C.  Climate Science 101 & RI’s Commission on Climate Change, a Policy Response - Presenter – Pam Rubinoff, Location: 2nd Floor, Sunday School Room

  • D.  Climate Impacts on International Fair Trade Farmers and What We Can Do Locally - Presenter - Hope Kolly Location: Emily Pine Parlor - Main Floor

  • E.  COOL Congregations – Jumpstart your congregations efforts to reduce its carbon footprint - Beth Milham, Location: 2nd Floor, Teen Classroom

8:40Closing Songs -
Chant of portion of Hebrew Prayer to God, "Tal"
- asking for dew during the dry season
Tribute to the late Dr. David Oliver
- Everyone to join in singing an eco-version of this tune
Wrap-Up / Evaluation Announcement 
 
9:00Closing Prayer - Rev. Duane Clinker