Archive for April 2019

Below is a blurb to include in your congregation’s bulletin as a way to invite members of your congregation to the FACS Showcase and Awards Celebration!  Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions is proud to announce our Showcase and Awards Celebration on Sunday, June 2nd from 3:00-5:00 PM at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation. Our keynote speaker will…

FACS has join a coalition of transit, clean water, housing, smart growth, and climate advocacy groups representing local and regional non-profits to speak up on issues for the upcoming county and state elections. The coalition is offering a policy platform that they hope all candidates for Fairfax County Board or Virginia General Assembly offices will adopt.…

Looking to get children and youth involved in your congregation? Below are links to activities and ideas.     Decorate Energy Light Switch Covers  Children’s Books for Libraries  Interfaith Prayer Flags Art Images Environmental Justice Articles for Youth Online Comic about Environmental Justice    

Volunteer Opportunities    Outreach Volunteer (various location): FACS is frequently invited to have a table or booth at events, fairs and festivals in the community. Outreach Volunteers represent FACS and answer questions at these tabling events. The volunteers are provided with the informational materials to set up at the table and with answers to FAQs. Tabling…

  Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (LPC) in McLean VA was recently certified by Presbyterian Church (USA) as an Earth Care Congregation. This honor speaks to the great commitment that Lewinsville Presbyterian Church has to caring for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation, LPC affirmed an Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into…