
Continuing a Legacy of Activism in the Southern Tier

a just world for all
The Park Church - A Climate Justice Congregation

Mission
As a Climate Justice Congregation, we seek to respect God’s creation by focusing on the connection between climate change, planetary health, and human rights. We live our faith by caring for those impacted most by climate change. We commit to care for the earth, to grow closer to our natural world, and to encourage personal and shared engagement by our church.***

Climate Justice Team Education and Action
Green Church Practices:
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Church dinnerware and flatware for coffee hour and dinners; Cleanup Crew washes up
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Equal Exchange Coffee
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Green cleaning products
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Installation of heat pumps/air conditioners
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Divesting from fossil fuel investments
Justice in Our Local Community:
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Community Garden
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Downtown Cleanup
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Elmira Urban Green Equity
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Attendance at City Council meetings
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Panel discussions at Elmira College Climate Justice Teach-Ins
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Partnering with People for a Healthy Environment, Tanglewood Nature Center, and Friends of the Chemung River for shared programs
Climate Justice Advocacy:
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Letters and calls to local and state representatives or organizations like the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Signing on to environmental initiatives as The Park Church and as individuals
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Climate Hope Voter Pledge campaign
Education and Worship:
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Forums, speakers, and movies on a variety of environmental justice issues
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Themed worship services like Earth Day Sunday
*** Reference: as per vote by congregation on January 24, 2021