Faith for our Future – more than just a prayer
19 local faith organizations including Muslim, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Baha’i and Jewish congregations representing over 10,000 people in Santa Cruz County have joined together to empower us all to take action for the future of the human race as well as all remaining species of this planet.
**Name of event: ClimateFest 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024**
**Who: The *Santa Cruz Interfaith Dayenu Circle: A Climate Action Group***
**Time and place: Resurrection Church, 7600 Soquel Drive, Aptos, on Sunday, September 22 from 11:30am-4:30pm.**
**Contact**: Batya Kagan:
[email protected]
**Website for the event**: https://sczc.org/news-and-teachings/2024/7/13/climate-fest-2024-you-can-make-a-difference
ClimateFest is an action packed day of experiential workshops, inspirational talks, art and community building and political empowerment to create a vibrant future together. State Senator John Laird will speak at noon about how our voice can make a difference.
ClimateFest will feature live music, food, art, eco-fashion, kids activities and spiritual offerings by various fatih leaders in the community. Attendees will learn how to advocate for climate action, find out about home electrification, how regenerative agriculture can change the climate, engage in creative and experiential workshops, get tips on plant-based eating and experience a sense of community with many faith traditions.
What makes ClimateFest unique is our intention to inspire action from a place of spiritual presence.. The hope is to engage and empower people by supporting everyone to touch into their deepest values of care for the planet and each other.
It is a celebration and communion of different traditions and perspectives in this time of polarization. And while this is an interfaith event, everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are part of a faith tradition or not…this is an offering to the wider community to create a more life-affirming world!
In addition, about 15 climate-action community organizations will be present to share information about how to engage in positive activities that support our environment.
**About the sponsor:** *Santa Cruz Interfaith Dayenu Circle: A Climate Action Group* includes 19 faith organizations representing over 10,000 people. Our partner groups value stewardship of the Earth and recognize that the impact of our climate actions can be amplified when we come together as people of faith. Our Circle now includes members from Baha’i, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker and Unitarian congregations.
