Austin's Spritual Communities Look on the Bright [Green] Side

Austin News

By Chris Searles / Feb 24, 2011

Austin's Interfaith Environmental Network is kicking off a speaker series called, "First Tuesday Symposiums" next week.

Each symposium will showcase a professional speaker and Q&A on topics of core importance to Austin's religious congregations,

Official announcement for next Tuesday's event:

The Interfaith Environmental Network of Austin
Invites You to Attend our Monthly Symposium
7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2011
at
Congregation Beth Israel
Shoal Creek Blvd.

This month’s featured presenter is Amanda Robinson,

Coordinator of Texas Interfaith Power & Li ght, her topic:

“Our Voices Matter: The Importance of Religious Voices in Environmental Justice Work.”

Amanda Robinson

As a state-level advocate working with Faith communities across Texas, Amanda will reveal the common connection of environmental stewardship among all religions, describe how Austin is part of a larger movement, and help us understand ways to be more effective locally and within state government.

We welcome those in faith communities in Central Texas who are interested in linking religious values and spirituality with environmental stewardship concerns to join us for this first symposium of the new year. Please check the IEN website for directions to Congregation Beth Israel.

For more details about this symposium, please visit our event page.