The Bishop Encourages Congregations to Join #faiths4climate Action
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he Season of Creation has just ended and COP26 begins in Glasgow on November 1. On October 17th, people of diverse religions will rise to send a message: destroying the planet is against our religions. I encourage every Episcopal congregation to consider being part of Faiths 4 Climate. People of faith are needed to give witness to hope. We can make new choices for the world – even now – today. God is with us. God is for us. Let’s use our faith for the climate. ♦ +Doug
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What is COP26? • COP26 is the 2021 United Nations climate change conference. • For nearly three decades, the UN has been bringing together almost every country on earth for global climate summits – called COPs – which stands for "Conference of the Parties". In that time climate change has gone from being a fringe issue to a global priority. • This year will be the 26th annual summit – giving it the name COP26. With the UK as President, COP26 takes place in Glasgow. • In the run up to COP26, the UK is working with every nation to reach agreement on how to tackle 16
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climate change. World leaders will arrive in Scotland, alongside tens of thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and citizens for twelve days of talks. • The COP26 summit will bring parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. ♦ (From www.ukcop26.org)
