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UUMFE Program Ad 2012r3.qxd:Layout 1 3/14/13 8:05 PM Page 1Earth’s Future Is In Our Hands – UUs Can Lead the Way“Connecting and inspiring an active community of UUs for environmentaljustice, spiritual renewal, and shared reverence for our Earth home.”Building a Young AdultEnvironmental NetworkJoin UU young adults organizing for climate justice toexplore how UU values call us to ecological justice work.Hear stories and explore our intergenerational covenant.Thursday, June 20: 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center, Rooms 109-112Just and Sustainable AppalachianCommunity TransitionsThree Appalachian communities demonstrate theirsuccessful transitions to a post-coal era, and describe whatstill needs to be done.Thursday, June 20: 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center, Rooms 201-202Public Witness for Environmental JusticeLook for the UUMFE banner as we gather together to enjoythe words of special guest Wendell Berry. Then return tothe Marriott Hotel, across from the Convention Center, towatch Bidder 70 (see above right)Thursday, June 20: 5:15 pm – 7:30 pmBelvedere park, adjacent to the Galt House HotelBidder 70 ScreeningJoin UUMFE for its very briefannual meeting followed bythe inspiring story of UU TimDeChristopher’s EJ journey.Thursday, June 207:45 pm – 9:30 pmMarriott Ballroom 9/10A Theology of Eco-Justice:Appalachia and BeyondRegional activists and faculty from the UU theology schoolsexplore an emerging eco-justice theological and ethicalframework to ground and guide our engagement.Saturday, June 22: 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center, Cascade CVisit us at Booth 412• Pick up your carbon-offset ribbon• Discover EJ actions to energize your congregation• Learn about UUMFE’s recent green award• Find out about our newest resources• Network with other eco-activistsFind UUMFE online atuuministryforearth.orgOther EnvironmentalJustice Workshops at GACheck the GA program listings for a broadspectrum of workshops on environmentaljustice topics such as food, investing,economic justice, energy choices, andclimate change.Presenting organizations include:• Kentucky/West Virginia MinistersCoalition• President’s Advisiory Council onEthical Eating• UU Service Committee (UUSC)• UUA Socially Responsible InvestingCommittee56 2013 General Assembly