Culver -Palms United Methodist Church
Contact: Pastor Rich Bolin
(310) 390-7717
rbolin952@earthlink.net
For immediate release:
Culver City, March 23, 2007 - Culver-Palms United Methodist Church (CPUMC) and California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL) are collaborating with the Culver City Sustainable Community Plan to promote earth stewardship during the month of April and beyond.
Michael Sandler, CIPL Southern California Outreach Coordinator and Catherine Vargas, the Environmental Coordinator for Culver City, are partnering with Pastor Rich Bolin to bring events to the community that will emphasize the urgency of environmental issues, advocate for a sustainable community, and provide tools for persons, organizations and businesses to better care for the earth.
According to Bolin, "From our faith perspective, there is a biblical imperative to care for the earth. We are making common cause with community partners to address the issues of climate change and sustainable lifestyles."
Keynote speakers and hands-on workshops for individuals and families are planned. Culver-Palms United Methodist Church is expanding Earth day to Earth Month. The following events will all take place at CPUMC, 4464 Sepulveda Blvd. in Culver City.
DATE: Sunday mornings, beginning on Easter, April 8
Worship celebrating and promoting the renewal of the earth, culminating in the guest appearance of Dr. Matthew Sleeth on April 29 (see below).
DATE: Friday, April 20, 6-8:30 pm
Stories to Sustain the Earth, A Family Event
Featuring foods, crafts and sharing the wisdom of the ages, including multi-cultural tales of caring for the earth.
DATE: Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Electronic E-waste Round Up in the Church Parking Lot in cooperation with California Recycles
DATE: Saturday, April 21st, 2 pm
Donald Strauss, A presenter from Climate Project
Mr. Strauss is one of the 1,000 environmental "foot soldiers" trained as a follow-up to the documentary film, "An Inconvenient Truth."
DATE: Sunday, April 29, 9 and 10:45 a.m.
Dr. Matthew Sleeth, author "Serve God, Save the Planet"
Dr. Sleeth's appearance at CPUMC will conclude his California speaking tour under the auspices of California Interfaith Power and Light. According to Dr. Sleeth, "I am convinced that when the church becomes fully engaged in the problems of creation care, we will overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. As ... all those who consider themselves people of faith grow in their understanding that God holds us accountable for the care of creation, we will begin to see positive changes on an unprecedented scale."
For more information on California Interfaith Power and Light http://www.interfaithpower.org
For more information about Culver City's Sustainable Community Plan, contact Catherine. Vargas at 310-253-6411 or Catherine.vargas@culvercity.org.
