For me, feeding my spiritual self means (in part) taking responsibility for changing myself and the world around me in positive ways.  It means trying to reduce my carbon footprint and feeding those who have less to eat than I.  It means educating myself about the different ways that people are oppressed and standing up for those people – demanding equal rights and opportunity for all.  From talking to many of you and witnessing your care and concern for a variety of different issues, I believe that the same truth holds for many of you also.  And thus, I find it an absolute joyful task to, as the Chairperson of your Social Concerns Committee, work toward the development of programs that support your current social justice work and to find new avenues through which our congregation can contribute to positive change in our world.

I want to extend a personal invitation to each of you to our Social Concerns meetings.  I would very much like to have you join us and share your social justice concerns with us.  Many hands make light work – and there is much heavy work to be done.  Refreshments will be served and childcare is available.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Anna Sorensen. We look forward to hearing from and seeing you! 

Events

Global Warming 101: Telling the Truth about Climate Change
John Perona, friend of Live Oak, partner to Jennifer Wohl
Friday, February 26, 7-9pm, Fellowship Hall (Free), refreshments at 6:30

UCSB Professor John Perona will help you understand just how the burning of coal, oil and natural gas is causing global warming. He will describe the effects that global warming is already having on our environment, and why these changes are very likely to get more severe unless we act now to transform our energy economy.

Upcoming Meetings

February 25, 2010 7:30pm (Fireplace Room) 

Past Meeting Minutes

coming soon!