Fwd: JOIN KAIROS FOR EARTH HOUR!

Here is a way to help our environment. z

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From: Julie Graham <jgraham@kairoscanada.org>
Date: Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Subject: JOIN KAIROS FOR EARTH HOUR!
To: info@kairoscanada.org

JOIN KAIROS FOR EARTH HOUR!

KAIROS wants you to turn off your lights for an hour at 8 pm on
Saturday, March 29!

Why? Because our use of fossil fuels –symbolized here by a light bulb-
is contributing to global climate change. In 2007, the people of
Sydney, Australia, decided that they could send a powerful message for
change by turning off all their lights at the same time. More than 2
million citizens and businesses did so. Now, the World Wildlife Fund
is taking Sydney's history–making moment global by encouraging people,
businesses, and communities all over the world to turn off their
lights and demand action on climate change.

KAIROS asks you, your church, and your community to join in this
global effort as part of your commitment to the Re-Energize: Time For
A Carbon Sabbath campaign
(http://www.kairoscanada.org/e/action/earthhour/index.asp). Use this
time to reflect on your use of fossil fuels and their connections not
just to climate change but to human rights and conflict as well. Build
community around these issues. Advocate with local and federal
governments to change their policies and practices related to fossil
fuels.

Want to get started?
Download the "KAIROS Earth Hour Kit" (PDF file)-- it has ideas big
and small, from turning out the lights at home to approaching your
community government, local businesses, and the whole community to
turn out the lights.

Have a little more time and energy?
Download the "KAIROS Earth Hour Worship" (PDF file) -- Bring your
church community together to observe this time and take action.

Let Us Know What You're Up To!
KAIROS wants to know about your activities so we can let our
government know that Canadian churchgoers think the climate crisis
requires immediate and substantial action. We also want to help people
looking for an event on March 29 find one that they can attend. Please
let us know about your Earth Hour event before it happens. After the
event, call us or drop a line letting us know about your Earth Hour.
Email Sara Stratton (sstratton@kairoscanada.org) or call her at
1-877-403-8933 x 241.

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Zeep