Wednesday, June 1, 2016

WILDEARTH CLIMATE ACTION TEAM MEETING, THURS. JUNE 9, 7 PM




We will meet at Fred Peterson's home, in the Circle C area.  (Please note, the Wildflower Church's directory gives Fred's old address; please call for his current address.) We will consider our next priorities, but in general our projects include engaging with other groups, increasing the church's energy efficiency, and bringing a climate focus to the fourth Sunday's  Food for Thought class of each month.  For Fred’s address or directions, call Fred at 512-300-1903  or call or text Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236 (even at the last moment), or email climateteam@wildflowerchurch.org .    If interested in carpooling from the H.E.B. parking lot at Manchaca and Slaughter Lane, call Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236.

Monday, May 9, 2016

WILDEARTH CLIMATE ACTION TEAM MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 7-8:30 PM



Our next regular second-Thursday meeting is Thursday, May 12 at the home of Faye Maxwell, in a neighborhood near Westgate Blvd. and Stassney.  We will consider our next priorities, but in celebration of our successful Earth Day activities (a Festival booth, service participation, and Earth ceremonies),  we'll just have a very short meeting and then head out to a restaurant or pub together.  In general our projects include engaging with other groups, increasing the church's energy efficiency, and bringing a climate focus to the fourth Sunday's  Food for Thought class of each month.   For directions to Faye Maxwell’s house, call or text Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236 (even at the last moment). 

Sunday, April 17, 2016

WildEarth Climate Action Team – Earth-Centered Activities for “Earth Week”


Thursday April 21, 6:30 pm,  in an earth-loving collaboration with Wildflower Earthseeds, we will have potluck, sharing,  learning and ritual at Frances Osborne’s home.  For directions, call Frances or call Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236.
 Saturday April 23, noon to 7pm  - Austin Earth Day Festival.   Join the WildEarth Climate Action Team for festivities and music (including Daniel Llanes who was a performer at the Austin Climate March, and Asleep at the Wheel) at the Austin Earth Day Festival, at Mueller (Browning Hanger).  Check http://earthdayaustin.com/  for details and transportation/parking tips.  We will host a table with free wildflower seeds, children’s activities, information about religion and climate change, and “Top 5” handouts on most-effective ways to take action on climate change.
Sunday, April 24th , 8am  - We will gather in a prayer circle at a beautiful high spot in Blunn Creek Nature Preserve. Meet near the crest of the hill on St. Edwards Dr. between I-35 and University (call Susan or check the blogspot). 
Sunday, April 24th , 9;30 am   Watch for a climate-focused topic on this Sunday’s Food for Thought.
 Sunday, April 24th , 11:30  - Our service will focus on celebrating our beautiful Earth and considering what Earth needs from us.
 Sunday, April 24th , 12:45  - With guidance from Frances and the Earthseeds, we will also create a short ceremony outdoors that day, under the Pecan tree after service at 12:45.  


For more information, call or text Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236 (even at the last moment), or Fred Peterson at 512-300-1903.


Thursday, March 31, 2016

Climate Team meeting for April 7 2016



WILDEARTH CLIMATE ACTION TEAM EARTH DAY PREPARATIONS, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 7-9:30 PM :
The Climate Team meets a week earlier than usual this month, on Thursday, APRIL 7, at 7 pm,  the home of Fred Peterson, in the Circle C area.   We will be focusing on preparations for Earth day:
    Saturday April 23, we will host a table at the Austin Earth Day Festival, noon-7pm, at Mueller (Browning Hanger), with free wildflower seeds, children’s activities, information about religion and climate change, and “Top 5” handouts on most-effective ways to take action on climate change.  Check http://earthdayaustin.com/  for details and transportation/parking tips. 
       We are also collaborating with Wildflower Earthseeds to create a couple Earth-centered rituals, probably Thursday April 21 at Frances Osborne’s, and another short one outdoors on our campus on Sunday April 24th, as well as contributions to our service.  
       For directions to Fred’s house, call Fred at 512-300-1903  or call or text Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236 (even at the last moment).

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Climate team meeting for 3-10-16




WILDEARTH CLIMATE ACTION TEAM MEETING, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 7-9:30 PM :
The Climate Team meets on second Thursdays, with the next meeting this Thursday, March 10th at the home of Fred Peterson, in the Circle C area. We will continue planning activities around Earth Day, engaging with other groups, increasing the church’s energy efficiency, and bringing a climate focus to the fourth Sunday’s  Food for Thought class of each month.   For more information, email climateteam@wildflowerchurch.org or check www.austinclimatechange.blogspot.com.  For directions to Fred’s house, or  if interested in carpooling at 6:45 from the HEB parking lot at Manchaca and Slaughter lane, call or text Susan Lippman at 512-810-0236 (even at the last moment).
   (Apologies re: carpooling time; I earlier posted this as carpooling at 7:15 but should have said 6:45 for 7:00 meeting. But please call or text me first before assuming we will meet to carpool. --SL)   

  (Please note, the Wildflower Church's directory gives Fred's old address; please call for his current address.)