![]() ![]() And of those who are here today, of those who are not, who are among the most marginalized people because they are the first victims of economic and environmental degradation.Īs Wendell Berry so eloquently just reminded us, this is a matter of choice for us. We have to be in a committed relationship with those not born. And covenant being a committed relationship, but that covenant, as we know, has to go beyond our congregations, has to go beyond Unitarian Universalism, has to go beyond even those who are alive today. This General Assembly, we're talking and focusing so much about covenant. I now invite the Reverend Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, to come forward and remind us of why it is so important that we do this urgent work together. While we regrettably cannot acknowledge and name every single one of them, we do have to particularly express our appreciation for the contributions of Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light. We would not be here today without the help of many local and regional organizations who have partnered and participated in this endeavor, including more than 30 faith communities and a dozen environmental organizations. It is a national, international, and indeed, it is a global issue. People who are concerned about the faith of our planet and its people, knowing that how we get and use our energy is not just a Kentucky issue. ![]() People from communities around to the state and Unitarian Universalists from around the country. We stand at this historical moment with one of the largest gatherings of folks in Kentucky. We are here in the shadow of the Gallagher Coal Burning Power Plant, one of the dirtiest plants in the country. We are here at the banks of the Ohio River where the barges regularly transport coal from where it has been mined to where it will be burned. It is time to demand a just transition for communities affected by the extraction industry. Energy that doesn't harm our communities through it's mining, through its transportation, through it's burning, or through its waste. Time to strengthen our demand for clean energy. We do come down to the river today knowing that it is time for us to build a new way. Your message of empowerment is exactly what we need today as we rally for change. Thank you Kri N Hettie for that inspired and inspiring gift of music. And I am so excited and thankful to see so many of you. And I'm the minister of First Unitarian Church just up the street. TranscriptĭAWN COOLEY: Welcome, everyone, to the Energy for Change Interfaith Action for Clean Energy and for Healthy Communities. Some seating at the event will be available for those who need seating. The Belvedere is located on the riverfront between 4th and 6th Streets, in downtown Louisville. We will leave the Plenary Hall together, taking escalators and elevators down to the 3rd Street Lobby, and proceed to the Belvedere plaza for our witness event where we will gather at the river with community partners. We are partnering with Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, this years’ service project and Sunday collection recipient, and other local and regional organizations.įor the beauty of the Earth and its people-we are building a new way! Let’s find a sustainable way forward together. Come and wear your Standing on the Side of Love gear. Learn practical ways for how you can make a difference in your life and in your community. Hear testimonies, join in song, prayer, and a reverse water communion. Peter Morales Wendell Berry: author, spiritual environmental justice activist, economic critic, and farmer Tim DeChristopher, and interfaith and community leaders in a witness for our Earth, our communities, and our future. Join Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) President Rev. But in order to change how we get our energy, we must first use the energy within all of us to make a change. They are hurting all of our communities, and most especially, communities of color, low-income neighborhoods, and rural towns. ![]() We need to stop the harmful effects of practices like mountaintop removal, hydraulic fracturing, mining, and drilling. General Assembly 2013 Event 2064 Program Descriptionĭo you know where your energy comes from when you turn on a light switch in your own home? Our climate is changing because of how we harness and use energy, and we are causing harm to our planet, our communities, our neighbors, and our future. ![]()
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