People of many faiths embrace the idea of "creation care" - taking care of God's gift of earth. Join Jose Aguto and Tori Goebel to hear how their faith guides their climate action, and how you can

People of many faiths embrace the idea of "creation care" - taking care of God's gift of earth. Join Jose Aguto and Tori Goebel to hear how their faith guides their climate action, and how you can build relationships with faith leaders in your community. Tori serves as the National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. She holds an undergraduate degree in communications and political science from Gordon College (B.A. '16) and a masters of environmental law and policy from Vermont Law School (M.E.L.P. '19). Tori spent 4 years as Communications Director for YECA and the Evangelical Environmental Network, YECA’s partner ministry. Tori was born and raised in New England and currently lives in the Boston area. Catholic Climate Covenant collaborates with Catholic organizations and across sectors to advance the Church's call to love and care for God's creation, our vulnerable neighbors, and all people, including those we may view as adversaries. Prior to the Covenant, Jose worked for the Friends Committee on National Legislation, the National Congress of American Indians, EPA's American Indian Environmental Office and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Andrea Zink has spent her career working in the non-profit sector for mission-driven organizations such as The Salvation Army, Vanderbilt University, and Nashville Opera. She is a member of the United Methodist Church and volunteers on the United Methodist Circle of Grace prison ministry music team and on several UMC Creation Justice work committees. Who supports carbon pricing: Faith Leaders Young Evangelicals for Climate Action: https://yecaction.org/ Young Evangelicals for Climate Action policy principles: https://yecaction.org/take-action/policy-principles.html Young Evangelicals for Climate Action - statement on Energy Innovation Act: https://yecaction.org/blog/overview.html/article/2018/11/28/y-e-c-a-welcomes-new-climate-solution-proposal YECA’s statement on Biblical principles of Green New Deal: https://yecaction.org/blog/overview.html/article/2019/07/09/young-evangelicals-support-principles-of-green-new-deal-call-for-bipartisan-legislation-to-enact-them Catholic Climate Covenant: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org Catholic Climate Covenant call for support of Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act: https://catholicclimatecovenant.salsalabs.org/SupportEIDCAAA/index.html Pope Francis Encyclical and Climate Change: https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/encyclical CCL Faith-related Action Teams: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/action-teams Evangelical Christians Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/983 Catholic Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/958 Getting Down to Business - Endorsements! Business-Related Action Teams can be found on CCL Community at: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/action-teams Grasstops Engagement Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/1771 Business Climate Leaders: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/986 Planning your 2021 Grasstops Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcNDECDBTE4 Grasstops Engagement Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/engaging-influencers/ Grasstops Engagement Forums: https://community.citizensclimate.org/discuss/viewcategory/61 Chamber of Commerce Statement on Climate Change: https://www.uschamber.com/climate-change-position Chamber of Commerce Directory: https://www.uschamber.com/co/chambers

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A DREAM - Get Ready by Dave Courchene I had this dream last night. I was speaking to this man and telling him what I was told by the Grandfather. I told him, “The Grandfather spoke directly to

A DREAM - Get Ready by Dave Courchene I had this dream last night. I was speaking to this man and telling him what I was told by the Grandfather. I told him, “The Grandfather spoke directly to me and said: ‘You were told many years ago that there would be great changes coming to the Earth. As you were told, we prepared you with the spiritual teachings of your ancestors.’ ‘We were preparing you so you could live on the land. To live on the land you have to live from the spirit. Well that time is very close and there is no time to waste. Get the things you will need to survive on the land. Get axes, and the other things and tools you know you will need to live the most simple life, away from the technology that is destroying the water and the land.” I see many changes happening already, and I wondered how severe these changes are going to be in relation to the current lifestyle we are living. I realize that the current path we are on is not one that treats all life in sacredness. The Earth continues to feel the brunt of our selfishness and greed. When we reflect on the current world conditions, there is no doubt of a need for a major change – the need to change our current attitudes, to values that support life. A change is needed to be more kind, more compassionate, more giving and sharing. We were told of a time that is coming where the Earth would give birth to a New Life. The Earth would go through pains of labour while the vision of the New Life, brought by the Great Spirit, was growing in her womb. We were told long before the arrival of the newcomers in our homeland that there would be people coming from the many different lands of the Earth. They were brought here by the Great Spirit to come and learn, and be reminded of their true spiritual identity and purpose as human beings, which is to love and take care of each other and the Earth. All human beings were given original instructions, complete with values, duties and responsibilities that we are supposed to fulfill. There are those amongst our Nations as the Original People who have stayed faithful and true to our original instructions. It would be these few who would be propelled into the forefront of a movement, offering a leadership of sharing that knowledge. We are living in a time that we need a vision of hope based on values and teachings that can set the foundation for a change of heart. It is the spirit of these seven animals that we call upon to teach and remind us of the Seven Sacred Laws, beginning with the law of Respect – to be a giving and sharing people, following the example of the buffalo who gave its whole being for the life of the people. Love – is about loving the Great Spirit, loving the land, loving ourselves in the way we were created, and loving each other in the highest way, as the eagle brings vision that is always based on love. The essence of love is understanding, with empathy and compassion. Through the unconditional love of the Great Spirit, we have all been given the ability to have vision, and to make our visions come true. Courage – is living from the heart, and having the courage to be ourselves. It takes courage to do the right thing for the sake of the children, the way a mother bear would die before seeing harm come to her cub. Honesty – is being honest with ourselves, speaking and living our truth from the heart. Honesty is refusing to lie or engage in gossip about others. Honesty is being true to our words. Honesty is never judging or condemning others, but to speak well of others, honouring their uniqueness within the human family. Wisdom – is about using the gift the Great Spirit gave each of us to serve, and to build a strong family, community and Nation. Our gifts do not belong to us as individuals, but belong to all the people, to serve the good of the Nation. If the beaver did not use his gift to build, his teeth would grow long and he would die. Similarly if we do not use our gifts in a good way for the benefit of the Earth and the brothers and sisters of our nations, we too would die spiritually. Humility – is about showing gratitude for life received, never overstepping the natural laws of Mother Earth. Humility is to know that not one of us is ever above or below our fellow human beings. We are all equal in the eyes of the Great Spirit. There is so much we can learn from the wolf. The teaching of humility is especially important for the leaders of our Nations. Our motherland is referred to as Turtle Island. To know and live truth is to walk and live all the Seven Sacred Laws. Living truth means living in the spirit of Respect, Love, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility and Truth. It is when we live truth that we will know peace and find the truth of our humanity. When one is able to walk the spirit of these Seven Sacred Laws is when one becomes truly free, it is then that one receives the full support of the universe, and the forces of the Earth itself.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has become a powerful, unelected policymaker, profoundly shaping American life through decisions on voting rights, healthcare, and more. A conservative majority ensures its continued influence.

Ian Millhiser, Vox's Supreme Court correspondent and author of *The Agenda*, will discuss the Court's future. He explores how it could reshape America, undermining democracy by impacting voting rights, the administrative state, church/state separation, and issues like abortion and affirmative action.

Join Millhiser and Melissa Murray for this crucial conversation, Wednesday, April 7, at 12:00 PM PDT. Details: commonwealthclub.org/covid19support. Follow Ian Millhiser on Twitter @imillhiser.

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Host Jeff Corwin celebrates the Endangered Species Act (ESA), landmark 1973 legislation protecting vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems. The bald eagle, once near extinction, exemplifies the ESA's success, having recovered and now thriving across the U.S.

The ESA also protects sea turtles, with Florida's beaches being globally vital nesting sites. Conservation efforts, like Boca Raton's beachfront parks, are crucial. While only 1 in 10,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood, protecting their habitat allows these keystone species to flourish. All six sea turtle species nesting in America are protected by the ESA. Learn more at www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

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Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy and diver Greg Louganis will discuss thriving as LGBTQ+ athletes, the evolution of inclusion in sports, and future advocacy. Kenworthy, an Olympic silver medalist and pioneering openly gay skier, made history competing for the U.S. in the Winter Olympics. He also founded the Worthy Foundation, supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about Gus here.

Louganis, a diving legend with 5 Olympic medals and unbroken records, continues his legacy as a coach, author, and activist for HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+, and human rights. Learn more about Greg here. The discussion is moderated by Marcos Pérez-Ogilvie.

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Join the Commonwealth Club’s Virtual Gala on November 19 at 6 pm to celebrate women in science and medicine. Register and donate: text Club2021 to 41444 or visit

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