"The Earth is God's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers." 
Psalm 24: 1-2

First Sunday Faith & Environment group. 9:30 a.m. We will discuss an article, chapter from a book, essay, or just passions for creation. Holly’s office.

2008 Calendar of events

• Saturday, August 9
  Canoe the Kaw. Guided trip with Friends of the Kaw. Jim Walton, contact person.
• Sunday, September 14
  SAGE Planning meeting
• Saturday, October 4
  Fourth Annual SAGE Bike Outing. Overnight. Katy Trail.
• Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
  Fourth Annual Speaker Series. Belden Lane will be our speaker. He is author of The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: exploring desert and mountain spirituality, and Landscapes of the Sacred: Geography and Narrative in American Spirituality. Dr. Lane will speak on Saturday evening, the 18th, followed by a reception, and again in Friends Hall on Sunday the 19th.
• Saturday, November 1
  Creek Cleanup. Volunteers are needed, especially for spreading the word, as well as showing up and pitching in!
• Saturday, November 15
  Wine & Cheese Gathering. Bob & Jodi Dinkins home

Other ways to get involved:

• Be involved or take charge of the church’s composting and urge others to compost at home.
• Be involved or take charge of the church’s recycling program and urge members to be diligent in their recycling.
• Be active in the planning of one of the scheduled events.
• Promote another environmental issue/concern, not already mentioned.
• Write a letter to your state congressperson against the building of another coal-fired power plant, and encouraging the development of wind and solar power.
• Take a leadership role in promoting the “100 mile diet”.