Episcopal forum kicks off 30 days of climate change action

Posted on: March 25, 2015 11:09 AM

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[The Episcopal Church] The Climate Change Crisis forum, presented by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society on March 24, is now available for online viewing.

Addressing one of the most significant topics in today’s society, the 90-minute live webcast originated from Campbell Hall Episcopal School, North Hollywood, California, USA, in partnership with Bishop J. Jon Bruno and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.

The forum was moderated by well-known climatologist Fritz Coleman of KNBC 4 television news. Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori presented the keynote address. Two panels focused on specific areas of the climate change crisis: Regional Impacts of Climate Change; and Reclaiming Climate Change as a Moral Issue.

30 Days of Action
In addition to stimulating conversation and raising awareness about The Climate Change Crisis, the live webcast served as the kickoff to 30 Days of Action. A range of activities developed by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society are offered for individuals and congregations to understand the environmental crisis. The activities will culminate on Earth Day, April 22.

The event supported Mark 5 of the Anglican Communion’s Five Marks of Mission: To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.

The event is one of the aspects of commemorating The Episcopal Church's 150th year of parish ministry in Southern California.