This week we on the steering committee had the opportunity to meet with the Richmond Area Ministerial Association (RAMA). We were received with enthusiasm and grace. About fifteen congregations were represented at the October 13 meeting, four of which have already expressed their interest in being involved. In our presentation, we emphasized our belief in creation care, that we all have the responsibility to be "stewards for the earth," and that we want to build strong relationships with the congregations we work with. This message seemed to resonate with the ministers present. It was incredibly uplifting to be in such a welcoming environment, and the four of us were especially moved when we were mentioned in the closing prayers at the end of the meeting. We now hope to move forward with the congregations that we met and also reach out to other local ministerial groups, including the biracial group Community and Unity.
Friday, October 28 at 4:15PM we will be co-hosting a back-campus clean-up and meditative walk. Some of the other sponsors that we have already are: Earlham Christian Fellowship, Bahai Club, Earlham Environmental Action Coalition, Questing Catholics, and Buddhist Club. In the next couple of days we will be finalizing all the co-sponsors so that we can advertise in the beginning of the week.
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