Intersections in Economics, Ecology and ReligionWebinar: June 3, 2020 7:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)The Commons and Consumption in a Global PerspectiveRegister to join us for the next webinar on June 3, 7:00 PM (CDT)“The Commons and Consumption in a Global Perspective,” featuring Terra Schwerin Rowe and George Zachariah, with Joerg Rieger moderating, where they will address Economics and Ecology in a Global Perspective.DescriptionLiberating People and the Planet is a webinar series hosted…See More

50th Earth Day Observance with Global Religious and Indigenous LeadersIn 1970 the first Earth Day ushered in a new environmental consciousness and a wave of environmental laws. 50 years later we are fighting to protect our climate and our future. Many leaders on the front lines can be found in religious and indigenous communities. On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, join us for a global observance including: • Earth Day blessings from leaders around the world • A forward looking message from…See More

Washington National Cathedral and Interfaith Power & Light co-host this online service focused on our shared call to climate action. Join us in prayer and song in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day at…See More

Climate Emergency Response TrainingSaturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, at ETSU at Stout Hall, 309 Stout Drive.Culp Kick-Off Town Hall scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 10 am to noon at BrightRidge, 2600 Boones Creek Road in Johnson City.Don't miss that because we will be forming our action groups and making decisions! Fantastic FungiThursday, March 26, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m.D.P. Culp Auditorium - Martha Street Culp Auditorium, D.P. Culp University Center, 412 J L Seehorn Jr Rd, Johnson City, TN…See More

Climate Emergency Response TrainingSaturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, at ETSU at Stout Hall, 309 Stout Drive.Culp Kick-Off Town Hall scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 10 am to noon at BrightRidge, 2600 Boones Creek Road in Johnson City.Don't miss that because we will be forming our action groups and making decisions! Fantastic FungiThursday, March 26, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m.D.P. Culp Auditorium - Martha Street Culp Auditorium, D.P. Culp University Center, 412 J L Seehorn Jr Rd, Johnson City, TN…See More

Toyota, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler announced recently that they would side with the Trump administration’s efforts to gut the Clean Car Standards AND revoke the authority of California and other states to set clean vehicle standards.This is a terrible step in the wrong direction by these automakers. By siding with the Trump administration against building cleaner cars, Toyota, GM, Fiat Chrysler, and several other automakers have turned their backs on one of the easiest and quickest ways…See More

Winter Holiday Greetings: You are cordially invited by GINI's Board of Directors to a Holy Days Brunch/Lunch Social! Come catch up with like-minded spirits, and hear about GINI's actions this year and plans for 2020! When: 12:30 p.m., Sunday, December 29Where: Southern Craft BBQ             601 Spring Street, Suite 101             Johnson City, TN 37604             423-232-8854             https://southerncraftbbq.com/ RSVP:  By Friday,…See More

The Road Home: a Musical Celebration of Johnson City's 150th Anniversary. will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 211 Mayflower Rd. Various classical and folk musicians from the community will present an evening of sacred music that celebrates a common thread we all share: our beautiful mountain home of Johnson City. Come join together as we celebrate Johnson City's 150th birthday through a variety of musical settings, from gospel bluegrass to classical. The theme…See More

Events during the week of October 21 to celebrate Sustainability Month in Higher Education.Oct 21 - The Green Bash 9 am - 3 pm Tabling Lecture on LED Lighting, Speaker: Morgan Pattison. Brown Hall 265, 4 pm"Connections in Art, Life & Sustainability", Reece Museum, 6 pmOct 22 - "Climate Solutions as Health Solutions". Millennium Center, 6 pmOct 23 - Sustainability : A Civil Discourse Debate with Better Angels. Location: TBDOct 24 - The Green New Deal: A Solution for the Climate Crisis. 6:30…See More

The ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts is screening the new documentary film “Same God” at Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in ETSU’s Ball Hall Auditorium with the usual Q&A and reception with the indie filmmaker Linda Midgett to follow. ‘Same God’ focuses on the evangelical and social media firestorm that ensued when Dr. Larycia Hawkins, an African-American political science professor at Wheaton College, posted a photo of herself on Facebook in a hijab as a show of support for Muslim…See More

Northeast Tennessee United Religions Initiative Cooperation Circle and Green Interfaith Network invites you toA Picnic & Program to Celebrate the International Day of PeaceSaturday, September 21stISLAMIC CENTER OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE3010 Antioch Rd, Johnson City, TN 376045:00pm: PICNIC @ THE PAVILLION ~~ please bring a dish to shareSundown: OBSERVE AFTER-SUNSET PRAYERS INSIDE THE MOSQUE***7:30pm: URI PROGRAM @ THE PAVILLION ~~ speakers & honored guests TBA***Respectful attire inside the…See More

Appalachian Peace Education Center & Green Interfaith NetworkPresent a Free Screening of “PARIS TO PITTSBURGH”Monday, July 8th, 6:30pm at Abingdon United Methodist ChurchAppalachian Peace Education Center and Green Interfaith Network Inc. will jointly sponsor a free screening of the new documentary, “Paris To Pittsburgh”, on Monday, July 8th at 6:30pm in the Abingdon United Methodist Church fellowship hall.Narrated by Emmy & Golden Globe winner, Rachel Brosnahan, “Paris to Pittsburgh”…See More

--Zero Waste Lifestyle--When: Tuesday, June 25th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Beef O'Brady's, 173 Hudson Dr, ElizabethtonWorried about plastic in the oceans? Concerned that recycling isn't working that well anymore? Want to live more lightly on the earth?Come hear Zoe Hester give advice and answer questions about aspiring to a Zero Waste Lifestyle. Check out the JC Press article: (…See More

Very Exciting News:  The three Renewable Energy/Zero Carbon ordinances (see details below) that we have been working so hard for passed on third reading at Tuesday's Nashville Metro Council (June 4) meeting with zero "no" votes!!! That means that they are now law!!This is really a big deal.  The fight against climate change is going to require action at all levels of society (individual choices, corporate choices, institutional choices, and government policies).The Nashville Metro Council, with…See More