Keeping it "cool" in your congregation

On 17 September 2011, HIPL is hosting a train-the-trainers event called "Cool Congregations". You can learn more at the HIPL CC webpage, including instructions on how to register. The event will be held at Central Union church in Honolulu. This event will kick off a year-long effort by faith communities in Hawaii to reduce the energy use and carbon footprint of congregants. The "biggest losers" so to speak will win local prizes and be eligible to compete in the national Cool Congregations contest.
Although there's nothing groundbreaking about the nuts and bolts of energy conservation, we have adapted national materials to fit the Hawaii context. The program provides resources, support, and encouragement to get people in the habit of conserving energy. More importantly, it reinforces the deep and practical connections between the principles of our faith traditions and our attitudes and behaviors toward climate change and energy use. It's all about inspiration, education, dedication, and implementation!
Don't live on Oahu? Don't worry! The 17 September event just the first of several will hold. We are planning 4 additional training events in the months that follow on several of the neighbor islands. Keep in touch to find out when and where, or contact us to suggest a time and/or place for a training event.