These interview excerpts are from the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, held November 16, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, at the First Congregational United Church of

These interview excerpts are from the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, held November 16, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Featured speakers included Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel; Maxine Fookson of Jewish Voice for Peace; and Rev. Tara Wilkins, Pastor of Bridgeport UCC.

Complete interviews are available on EarthSayers.tv at interfaithvoicespdx.com. The interviews were produced by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of Earthsayers.tv.

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction

The global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, including battery storage, is vital for environmental protection. However, this shift requires "transition minerals," whose extraction frequently causes new displacements and dispossession of Indigenous Peoples' territories.

This series aims to inform and educate Indigenous Peoples about their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding minerals found on their lands.

Acknowledgements include music by The Halluci Nation and Ziibiwan, an image of mining in Bolivia, and voices from Cultural Survival: Diana Pastor, Galina Angarova, Mariana Kiimi, Shaldon Ferris, and Jess Cherofsky.

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Rev. Tara Wilkins, Pastor of Bridgeport United Church of Christ (UCC), was interviewed in November 2016 as part of the InterFaith Call

Rev. Tara Wilkins, Pastor of Bridgeport United Church of Christ (UCC), was interviewed in November 2016 as part of the InterFaith Call for Inclusion.

This segment was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability, and videotaped by Barry Heidt. Support was provided by the First Congregational United Church of Christ Portland, Oregon.

Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the

Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the evangelical world and grappling with intense family challenges.

Feeling isolated, she forged a new path, gaining a deeper awareness of gender inequities she had previously overlooked. Her book, *As a Woman*, shares her unique perspective on navigating faith, identity, and the universal human experience, offering insights into what it means to be male, female, and simply human.

For more "Michelle Meow Show" episodes, visit commonwealthclub.org/mms.

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark

Three interviews from Portland, Oregon feature Rabbi Ariel Stone (Congregation Shir Tikvah), Rev. Nathan Meckley (Metropolitan Community Church), and Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Campbell (St. Mark Presbyterian).

These religious leaders explore the fundamental question: "what it is to be human?" The excerpts are part of the "post-election Interfaith Call to Inclusion" interview series.

Learn more at www.interfaithvoicespdx.com.

Communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution. We will hear from Rev. Louis Tillman, Senior Pastor of St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church in

Communities of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and air pollution. We will hear from Rev. Louis Tillman, Senior Pastor of St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Baltimore, about his work in these communities. Thais Lopez Vogel, Co-Founder of VoLo Foundation, will discuss their environmental justice projects, including her creation of Florida Climate Week. Her full bio is available here: VoLo Foundation Team.

Patricia Rubio, CCL Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, supports effective communications and transformative justice. Her background as an Environmental Educator helps unite people with nature and foster connections with indigenous flora and fauna.

Do you question how or why to trust God, especially when facing life's challenges? Many wonder about placing their faith in Him.

Join Life Church as we explore building faith and trust.

Do you question how or why to trust God, especially when facing life's challenges? Many wonder about placing their faith in Him.

Join Life Church as we explore building faith and trust. This discussion continues our "Ever Wonder Why?" series.

From Cesar Chavez banning DDT to truckers tackling asthma at the Port of Los Angeles and inner-city clergy fighting Walmart sprawl, diverse groups champion environmental and social

From Cesar Chavez banning DDT to truckers tackling asthma at the Port of Los Angeles and inner-city clergy fighting Walmart sprawl, diverse groups champion environmental and social justice.

Dr. Manuel Pastor's research highlights how low-income urban communities drive change. He demonstrates that a truly sustainable economy requires everyone to be an environmentalist, emphasizing that a healthy environment is intrinsically linked to economic justice.

For more insights, watch the full video: Full video