Spiritual Activism

Whoops, I missed a post yesterday. That gives us two today: a proposal for a meat-free day, and a nudge to connect with people in our own local communities. DAY 28 – TUESDAY 24 MARCH: “Eat no meat today and try to cut down on the amount of meat you eat each week. Read Tearfund’s position on climate change and meat eating at www.tearfund.org/climatechange .” DAY 29 – WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH: “Find out what energy saving or climate change activities are going on in your local area by contacting your local authority or community groups. Find out more about Tearfund’s campaigning work on energy: ... Read Full Story

DAY 27 – MONDAY 23 MARCH “Take action: tell the UK government what you are doing through the Carbon Fast and urge them to play their part by creating and implementing strong national and international laws to stop climate chaos. Take action here: www.tearfund.org/carbonfastaction .” Not in the UK? No worries; read on! C openhagen — which aims to be carbon-neutral by 2025 — will host an important United Nations climate change in December. Keep your eyes out for this, to encourage our own governments to get on board. And kudos to Norway and Sweden , which have already pledged to be carbon neural ... Read Full Story

DAY 18 – SATURDAY 14 MARCH “Buy food that’s being grown or produced locally using local shops and farmers markets where possible – see www.farmersmarkets.net. Bonus: Grow some of your own food.You don’t need an allotment or even a garden - grow herbs, fruit and vegetables in pots (window sill or garden). Or join others in your community to cultivate gardens together. Find out more in the fact sheet .” — Tearfund Carbon Fast for Lent I live a short walk from an amazing farmers market , which I can wait to see start up again next month! I also noticed my otherwise very ... Read Full Story

DAY 8 – WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH: “Act justly: the world’s poorest people are suffering the most from climate change yet they have contributed the least to the problem. Go to www.tearfund.org/carbonfastaction to speak up for action in the UK and other rich countries to cut their emissions and for help for poor communities to adapt to the changing climate.” I n the U.S., many churches are undertaking activities in support of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (the Episcopal Church response is here .) The ONE Campaign (Bono, Bobby Shriver et al) is focused not on climate change specifically but on ending global poverty ... Read Full Story

Day 38 – Friday 3 April 2009 “Reduce the number of plastic bags you use. Get a fabric or reusable bag instead and take it with you when you shop.” — The Carbon Fast for Lent T his is another suggestion that finally nudged me into action during last year’s Carbon Fast. I’ve backslidden a bit (if that’s a word) after I used up all the spare plastic bags I’d been stockpiling for trash bags. But overall this has become second nature, with my little Baggus always in my purse or backpack. And I know that family members with cars, including my mom, just ... Read Full Story