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Saratoga Interfaith Environmental Coalition
688 Clifton Park Center Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Director:
Brooke Newell
Chairman:
Dr. Lewis Morrison

Welcome to Saratoga County Interfaith Environmental Coalition

Mission Statement

We endeavor to be a mechanism to effect changes locally which promote righteous stewardship of our corner of the world and inclusion of all interested people who share our concerns.

We are local citizens focused on fostering environmental education and actions which enhance all community members and successive generations' stake in our only earth.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

The United Nations Climate Change Conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark December 7 - 18, 2009. Here are some faith-based vigils you can participate in.

Candlelight Vigil for Climate Action - Saratoga Springs

Date : 11 December 2009 from: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Event Description :A vigil showing support for climate action during the Copenhagen summit.
Participants are asked to bring a candle and a sign.
Location: Outside the Post Office, Broadway and Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Sponsored by: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs
Contact: 518 587-2661

Candlelight Vigil for Climate Justice - Schenectady

Sunday, December 13, 2009, 7:00-7:30pm
While the world’s leaders are meeting in Copenhagen, join us as we meet together, light a candle, and stand for the Earth in front of the First Unitarian Society,
1221 Wendell Avenue, Schenectady, NY
Bring a candle with a drip-guard cup or plate to protect your hands from hot wax.
For more information, call Nancy Peterson at 518-374-5810

Current Churches and Synogogues Represented in the SCIEC

  • Congregation Beth Shalom
  • Jonesville United Methodist Church
  • Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
  • Shenendehowa United Methodist Church
  • St. George's Episcopal Church
  • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
  • Temple Sinai
  • Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs (UUCSS)

The views and topics reviewed by the SCIEC do not necessarily reflect those of the churches and synagogues listed above. Rather, they are the opinions and views expressed by the individual members.

Nine things YOU can do for the environment

  • Change a lightbulb
  • Drive less
  • Recycle more
  • Check your tires
  • Use less hot water
  • Avoid products with a lot of packaging
  • Adjust your thermostat
  • Plant a tree
  • Turn off electronic devices
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