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November 9, 2009: Lutherans, Others Urge Congress and White House to Address Climate Change

WASHINGTON (ELCA) -- In a public demonstration of support for climate change legislation, faith leaders gathered Nov. 5 here on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) joined several other religious organizations in co-sponsoring the event which included a ceremony of prayer, music and testimony reflecting on the need for climate change legislation.

The current climate change legislation in the U.S. Senate is "a mixed bag" according to Mary Minette, director for environmental education and advocacy in the ELCA Washington Office.

"There are some things we do support," she said. "It gets good funding for international assistance to people in poverty who are struggling with climate change impacts already. It has pretty robust emissions reductions, not as strong in the short term, but definitely in the long term."

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Creation Care Workshops

Monday, November 9th from 5:15pm to 8:30pm hosted by Lutheran Church of the Cross in Nisswa.
Monday, November 16th from 5:15pm to 8:30pm hosted by Messiah Lutheran in Mountain Iron
Thursday, November 19th from 5:15pm to 8:30pm hosted by Our Savior’s in Cloquet

Each participant is asked to make a $10 donation for the meal, refreshments and materials. However, if you register as a congregational team, the suggested donation is $25 for the entire team. Registration is STRONGLY encouraged so that we can make enough soup and coffee!

You may register by using the form below OR by mailing us the registration fee and your information (name and address) to:

Lutheran Coalition for Public Policy in Minnesota
105 University Ave. West
St. Paul, MN 55103

After we receive your information, we will confirm your registration.

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