New England Environmental Justice Youth+ Summits
Introduction:
The Environmental Justice Mission Group of the New Hampshire Conference hosts a biennial webinar symposium. Our goal is to educate, to inspire action, and to foster unity in the pursuit of a greener, more just world. In our name, the "+" signifies inclusivity, all generations are welcome. Together, we can make a difference!
Year: 2024
“A Guiding Light”
Dedicated to the memory of Rev. Roger S. Burkhart, Feb 4, 1938-Nov 14, 2024
Rev. Roger S. Burkhart was the creator of the “Spirituality and Earth Stewardship Committee,” presently known as the "Environmental Justice Mission Group" and in 2022 was the Recipient of the Environmental Justice Award.
Please find video and resources below:
Session 1
Resources
Rev. Kenneth Makuakāne-Original Music
Rev. Gordon Rankin-NHCUCC Conference Minister Keynote
Rev. David Houseal - Windsong
Video: Windsong Blanket Exercise
Local News Article: Windermere Union dedicating spiritual arbor -OrangeObserver.com
Windsong Point of Contact: Rev. David Houseal | laesuohd39@gmail.com
Session 2
Resources
Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D.-Tenn.) - Keynote Speaker
Video: You Can't Stop Justice - with Rep. Justin J. Pearson and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr.
Video: Justin J. Pearson: No Justice Without Climate Justice - Conversation with ClimateOne
Catherine Corkery- Sierra Club
Slides: End of Coal in NH
Website: Sierra Club-New Hampshire Chapter
Rev. Robert Grabill; Marge Shepardson; Zeph Marean: Freedom from Plastic Pollution
Image: Green Tips Plastic
Handout: EPR Information Sheet
Resource Ideas: Putting the Freedom from Plastic Resolution into Practice
Posters containing the program lineup advertising these sessions can be downloaded here:
Also available in convenient 2-up layout
Prior Years:
Year: 2022
Year: 2020
Year: 2018
