The first part of the day consists of advocacy training, briefings on climate and energy legislation, a panel of citizens and legislators, and keynotes by Bishop David Brauer-Rieke, Oregon Synod ELCA and a representative from Governor Ted Kulongoski’s office. After lunch, participants will visit with their legislators and return for a debriefing. The cost is $15 before February 20 and $20 after; students and seniors are $10. Scholarships available. For more information, call (503) 221-1054.
The event is sponsored by Oregon Interfaith Power and Light, a project of EMO.
Cosponsors include: Oregon Area Jewish Committee; Community Relations Committee, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland; Douglas County Global Warming Coalition; Muslim Educational Trust; First United Methodist Church, Portland; Earth Home Ministries; Portland St. John the Baptist Episcopal; Portland Fellowship House; Western Oregon University; Eco-Justice Team, Presbytery of the Cascades; St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Beaverton; Justice Commission, Ainsworth United Church of Christ; First Presbyterian Church, Portland; Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel; St. Philip Neri Peace and Justice Commission; Office of the Chaplains, Willamette University; Center for Religion, Law and Democracy, Willamette University.