We invite you to join us in supporting important pieces of NJ state legislation aimed at reducing plastic pollution and protecting our environment, including Skip the Stuff (S3195) which is up for a vote tomorrow, 10/10/24, at the Senate Environment and Energy Committee meeting.
ACT NOW: We urge you to sign this faith perspective letter in support of S3195!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
our brand-new online volunteer training program,
the next Monmouth County Faith & Ecology meetup,
election day yoga,
an inspirational book club selection,
and more!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
TONIGHT’S Gentle Flow New Moon Yoga - register ASAP!
Mindfulness in Nature Walk
Autumn Wild Edibles Walk
Photos from last Tuesday’s OceanFirst CommUNITY First day of service
and more!
CLICK HERE to read Waterspirit’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2024 (July 2023-June 2024). This report showcases the impact of your generous donations!
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
a rain barrel workshop— register TODAY!!
another chance to fight pollution in Newark
photos and videos from last week’s great lineup of events
and more!
On September 19th, during the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Board Meeting, the agenda did not include a vote on the approval of a fourth methane gas and hydrogen plant in Newark, a city already facing severe, cumulative environmental challenges. The urgency of community involvement remains paramount. This proposed plant not only threatens local air and water quality but also exacerbates existing health issues for residents in an already overburdened community.
Still only two PVSC Commissioners publicly opposed the project, highlighting the need for greater accountability.
In recent weeks, media coverage has highlighted the significant swing vote of poor and low-income voters, underscoring their crucial role in shaping our democracy. This spotlight is not just a statistic; it reflects the diligent efforts of grassroots movements, including the NJ Poor People’s Campaign, which has been advocating for those whose voices have often been marginalized. In Forbes, “Swing Voters Whose Voices We Need to Hear” was published this week.
During an inspiring panel discussion held on September 17th, 2024 (Constitution Day!), representatives from diverse faith traditions came together to explore the urgent need for a Green Amendment in New Jersey. This conversation emphasized the moral imperative to protect sacred Earth, drawing on teachings and principles from Islam, Indigenous wisdom, Methodism, and Unitarian Universalism. Their commentary solidified the moral responsibility people of all faiths have to ensure clean air, clean water, a stable climate and healthy environment for future generations.
CLICK HERE to read this week’s mailer, featuring:
Tonight’s webinar showcasing people of faith demanding a Green Amendment in New Jersey;
Saturday’s hybrid autumn equinox ceremony;
Thursday’s microplastics monitoring event for local volunteers;
and more!
CLICK HERE to read the autumn 2024 newsletter in pdf format. Inside you’ll find:
Reflections on bioregionalism and watersheds;
A summary of the fight against a fourth polluting power plant in Newark’s overburdened Ironbound community;
New legislation to reduce plastic pollution;
Beautiful photos from our recent events;
Seasonal poetry and inspiring quotes;
And more!
