Faith-based groups and "An Inconvenient Truth"
This would seem to have some possibilities as a short-term event and/or a longer term story.
A congregation watches the film, engages in dialogue and possibly puts a plan for action together — either personal or community action. What do they do? How is the discussion structured and what are the important issues of focus to individuals who are addressing these topics on the basis of their faith?
Sound like an interesting story — more visual if the congregations begin to implement actions. A story for our times, too... And a challenge for a young photographer. I'd be happy to help brainstorm ideas, shape a story, edit pictures, offer background information/resources....
Rochester Area Churches Offering Free Showing of Film “An Inconvenient Truth”
Press Contacts:
Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, 244-8629
Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977, epixley@rochester.rr.com
Rochester, NY-Beginning Oct. 1, more than 80 area churches will screen the film “An Inconvenient Truth.” There are differing opinions regarding global warming, nonetheless, all agree it is an issue faith communities must examine.
The screenings are part of a nationwide effort involving over 4,000 congregations. Interfaith Power and Light, a nationwide, non-profit organization focused on mobilizing a religious response to global warming, organized the campaign.
"We are stewards of God's earth.” explains Rev. Corey Keyes, of the West Bloomfield Congregational Church, UCC. “We are charged with the care and nurture of the earth. Global warming is therefore very much a faith issue." The Rev. Debbie Grohman of Park Presbyterian Church in Newark, said, “Theology and a sound understanding of humanity as creation’s stewards drive this movie.”
A listing of churches offering the free screenings of the film follows. Updated schedules are also available at the website of the Greater Rochester Council of Churches: http://grcc.org/ . For a complete list of participating churches see http://www.nyipl.org
For more information contact: Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, 585-244-8629 or Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977 or epixley@rochester.rr.com
Sunday October 1
11:45 a.m. United Church of Christ of Honeoye, 8758 Main St. Honeoye
12 p.m. Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct. Newark.
Monday October
6 p.m., Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 West Church St, Fairport.
Tuesday October 3
7 p.m. United Church of Christ, 570 Klem Road, Webster, Child Care will be provided. A related film will be shown to the children. Discussion will follow in the church's Fellowship Hall.
7 p.m. Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport.
7 p.m. Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta.
Wednesday October 4
1 p.m. Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport.
7 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd. (Across from the George Eastman House.)
7 p.m. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue.
7 p.m. Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct., Newark
Thursday October 5
12:30 pm Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School.
2 and 7 p.m., Sisters of St. Joseph, 150 French Rd, Pittsford.
7 p.m. Mountain Rise United Church of Christ, 2 Mountain Rise, Fairport.
7 p.m. Community Christian Church, 2647 Chili Ave.
Friday October 6
6:45 p.m. West Bloomfield Congregational Church, 9035 Rts. 5 20, West Bloomfield, Youth and adults invited.
7 p.m. Rochester Friends Meeting (Quakers), 84 Scio St. Open discussion to follow.
Saturday October 7
7 p.m. Mountain Rise United Church of Christ, 2 Mountain Rise, Fairport.
7 p.m. (pizza at 6:30 p.m.), Durand United Church of Christ, 4225 Culver Rd.
Sunday October 8
6 p.m. St Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo
6:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S Winton Rd.
Events related to the film “An Inconvenient Truth”
Tuesday October 10
7 p.m. Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Rd. Henrietta. A discussion will be convened by "Living in Harmony in God's World," an interfaith group committed to environmental education, regarding a community-wide response to global warming. This session is also free and open to the public. It does not include a screening of the film.
For more information about the “Living in Harmony” group, please contact Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977, epixley@rochester.rr.com
A congregation watches the film, engages in dialogue and possibly puts a plan for action together — either personal or community action. What do they do? How is the discussion structured and what are the important issues of focus to individuals who are addressing these topics on the basis of their faith?
Sound like an interesting story — more visual if the congregations begin to implement actions. A story for our times, too... And a challenge for a young photographer. I'd be happy to help brainstorm ideas, shape a story, edit pictures, offer background information/resources....
Rochester Area Churches Offering Free Showing of Film “An Inconvenient Truth”
Press Contacts:
Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, 244-8629
Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977, epixley@rochester.rr.com
Rochester, NY-Beginning Oct. 1, more than 80 area churches will screen the film “An Inconvenient Truth.” There are differing opinions regarding global warming, nonetheless, all agree it is an issue faith communities must examine.
The screenings are part of a nationwide effort involving over 4,000 congregations. Interfaith Power and Light, a nationwide, non-profit organization focused on mobilizing a religious response to global warming, organized the campaign.
"We are stewards of God's earth.” explains Rev. Corey Keyes, of the West Bloomfield Congregational Church, UCC. “We are charged with the care and nurture of the earth. Global warming is therefore very much a faith issue." The Rev. Debbie Grohman of Park Presbyterian Church in Newark, said, “Theology and a sound understanding of humanity as creation’s stewards drive this movie.”
A listing of churches offering the free screenings of the film follows. Updated schedules are also available at the website of the Greater Rochester Council of Churches: http://grcc.org/ . For a complete list of participating churches see http://www.nyipl.org
For more information contact: Kate Kressmann-Kehoe, 585-244-8629 or Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977 or epixley@rochester.rr.com
Sunday October 1
11:45 a.m. United Church of Christ of Honeoye, 8758 Main St. Honeoye
12 p.m. Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct. Newark.
Monday October
6 p.m., Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 West Church St, Fairport.
Tuesday October 3
7 p.m. United Church of Christ, 570 Klem Road, Webster, Child Care will be provided. A related film will be shown to the children. Discussion will follow in the church's Fellowship Hall.
7 p.m. Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport.
7 p.m. Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Rd., Henrietta.
Wednesday October 4
1 p.m. Church of the Assumption, 20 East Ave., Fairport.
7 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Rd. (Across from the George Eastman House.)
7 p.m. Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue.
7 p.m. Park Presbyterian Church, 110 Maple Ct., Newark
Thursday October 5
12:30 pm Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School.
2 and 7 p.m., Sisters of St. Joseph, 150 French Rd, Pittsford.
7 p.m. Mountain Rise United Church of Christ, 2 Mountain Rise, Fairport.
7 p.m. Community Christian Church, 2647 Chili Ave.
Friday October 6
6:45 p.m. West Bloomfield Congregational Church, 9035 Rts. 5 20, West Bloomfield, Youth and adults invited.
7 p.m. Rochester Friends Meeting (Quakers), 84 Scio St. Open discussion to follow.
Saturday October 7
7 p.m. Mountain Rise United Church of Christ, 2 Mountain Rise, Fairport.
7 p.m. (pizza at 6:30 p.m.), Durand United Church of Christ, 4225 Culver Rd.
Sunday October 8
6 p.m. St Timothy Lutheran Church, 5015 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo
6:30 p.m. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S Winton Rd.
Events related to the film “An Inconvenient Truth”
Tuesday October 10
7 p.m. Henrietta United Church of Christ, 1400 Lehigh Station Rd. Henrietta. A discussion will be convened by "Living in Harmony in God's World," an interfaith group committed to environmental education, regarding a community-wide response to global warming. This session is also free and open to the public. It does not include a screening of the film.
For more information about the “Living in Harmony” group, please contact Elizabeth Pixley, 334-0977, epixley@rochester.rr.com
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