Earth Justice Ministry’s (EJM) highest priority this fall is working with the Defend Democracy Team and getting out the vote for the November election.
We will also continue activities around our spiritual-environmental focus. We encourage all church members to attend the Climate Justice Revival / Leah Morris weekend. (The Climate Justice Revival is NOT for climate nerds only; let’s break down silos!) Watch the weekly e-nnouncements for specifics.
Over the summer, EJM was active on a few fronts. There were “Walk and Roll” events each month. In June, it was Grant Park; in July, Hart Park and the Tosa Farmers Market; in August, Gordon Park and the Beerline Trail were demystified by Vince Bushell. All three parks had a variety of foliage and wildlife which walkers identified. Jack Zandi and Paula Anderson were the planners and hosts of these events, and this Fall, they’ll continue finding new places for enjoyment of the outdoors.
Another summer focus was starting EJM’s Climate and Equity Plan team. Ted Kraig led a group that determined we need to inform our congregation about the City’s Plan, to join the Our Future Milwaukee Coalition, and to support further efforts to implement the plan.
A group discussing Joanna Macy’s book Active Hope will meet through September. EJM is also supporting efforts to reduce single-use plastics with Plastic-Free MKE.
By Terry Wiggins, Co-Chair, Earth Justice Ministry