1	1^st EcoTeam Environmental Stewardship Series
2	Who are the class leaders today? John Ozmun Joe De Leon
3	What is this series about? The relationship between God, nature, and humanity.
4	Why is this series relevant? Christians, and particularly Methodists, are called to be stewards of the environment There are a number of topics from which to choose Topics can also be requested Each topic discusses: The “issue” or problem Why it is a problem Why we as a people of Christ and the Church should care What is being done about the issue or problem Practical actions and choices we can make to help solve the problem
5	What topics will be covered? Topics will not have to be done in weekly sequence, giving classes flexibility Suggested topics include: Biblical based overview of discussion on relationship of man, God, and nature Climate change What “sustainability” is and why it is important The importance of recycling What happens when a class chooses a new topic? 1s Eco Team will: Develop a core curriculum as a basis for engaging a class Create in depth class topics to meet the interest of class members Electricity and the Environment Taking Personal Responsibility: Determining your Individual Carbon Foot Print
6	Man, God and Nature Biblical Basis
7	Overview of God, nature, and Humanity Review of Theological Basis Over Time From earliest times: Pantheism Buddhism Judaism Christianity Methodist Book of Discipline “The Bible Tells Me So” Scriptural basis in Old and New Testament How the scriptures should change our views on the relationship each of us has to God and Nature
8	Man, God and Nature Sustainability
9	Definitions of Sustainability “of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged” Merriam-Webster “Social and environmental practices that protect and enhance the human and natural resources needed by future generations to enjoy a quality of life equal to or greater than our own.” Environmental Protection Agency “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” Wikipedia
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11	Discussion
12	Man, God and Nature Current Issues
13	Global Issues Global warming Ozone depletion Melting ice caps Oil spills Electricity generation (i.e. coal, solar, nuclear, wind, hydro-electric Fair Trade practices Dead Zones in the Ocean
14	Regional Issues Off shore drilling Logging in National Forests Plastic grocery sacks Plastic water/soda bottles Increased Pulmonary Disease in Children
15	Local (What You Can Do Today) Recycle at home, work, and the Church Replace your lights with CFL bulbs Turn off un-used electronics (DVD player, printer at work, etc) Avoid disposable cups...especially Styrofoam Change temp on your thermostats Buy Energy Star rated appliances Use electricity generated from Renewable Sources Drive 65 mph or less Carpool Use public transportation Buy fuel efficient vehicle Don’t use chemical lawn products. (Water and then fertilize) Use “green” cleaners Buy locally grown produce Read “Environmental Tip of the Week” in the weekly bulletin for more
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