Coastal Green Team Summit
Green Team Summits are opportunities for faith leaders, Green Team members, and environmental activists to come together for a day of learning and fellowship. This summit on Sept. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church of Savannah will focus on ways coastal faith communities can foster spiritual and ecological resilience in the face of the climate crisis. At the summit, participants will hear from a panel of local faith leaders, participate in roundtable discussions, and attend workshops on local climate issues, coastal resilience, Green Team organizing, and advocacy. Learn more and register below.
Marsh Madness Cleanup
Join GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team for Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual March Marsh Madness Cleanup on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Working together, teams will remove litter from salt marshes near Mary Ross Park in Brunswick. Salt marshes are vital to the coastal ecosystem, providing a habitat for wildlife, improving water quality in the bays, and offering storm protection for residents. Email GIPL’s Coastal Outreach and Resiliency Coordinator, Beth Remmes, to RSVP today!
Green Screen Film Festival
Join GIPL and fellow coastal Georgia partners for the Green Screen Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 2-5 p.m. at The Historic Ritz Theatre in Brunswick, Georiga.
The event will showcase “The Future of Energy,” a documentary featuring some of America’s top energy specialists and ecological visionaries as they present a clear path towards a new energy paradigm, and how each of us can participate in creating this exciting future.
Tickets are FREE! Drinks and snacks will be provided as well as a fun raffle. Come learn more about Georgia's current energy systems, new renewal energy options, and ways we can all help to reduce our energy use!
“Christian Leadership for a Climate-Changed World” - Pastoral Retreat
Georgia pastors from across the state join together at Epworth By The Sea, January 22-24, 2024, to connect around the issues of climate change and discover new strategies for encouraging congregations to take courageous action to address environmental issues in local communities!
Okefenokee Prayer Vigil
Join fellow faith leaders at the Okefenokee Swamp on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, for a state-wide prayer vigil for the survival of the swamp and for decision-makers to have the wisdom and leadership to protect this sacred space for future generations.
The prayer vigil, led by Rev. Antwon Nixon, will be held at the edge of the Swamp from 9-10 a.m. This will be followed by a motorized boat tour of the Okefenokee from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register HERE for the boat tour as there are limited spots available. You do not need to register to attend the vigil.
Harambee House Tour
Environmental Justice is an essential aspect of climate and ecological work. Not all people are being affected equally by climate change and ecological degradation. Poor and/or marginalized communities are harmed by hazardous waste, resource extraction, water contamination, and other land uses from which they do not benefit, as well as air and soil pollution, extreme weather, and more.
GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team invites others to join them on a tour of the Harambee House on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. to learn about its work in the community, and how this work supports environmental justice for impacted communities in Savannah. The Harambee House is located at 1115 Habersham St. in Savannah. Because of space limitations, the number of guests is limited to 12, so don’t delay your RSVP. Email Beth Remmes at beth@gipl.org today!
Alternative to Driving Cars: Biking and Walking in Savannah
Join GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team and Bike Walk Savannah on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Mayer Community Center for a workshop on “Alternative to Driving Cars: Biking and Walking in Savannah.”
Coastal Resilience Community Conversation
Community partners are coming together to develop a vision for building a more just, equitable, and climate-resilient community. Join us, A Better Glynn, Glynn Environmental Coalition, and The Nature Conservancy for this rescheduled event Monday, Oct. 2 at the Jackson Building at Rise Risley (1800 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520) at 6 p.m. for a facilitated community conversation about coastal Georgia climate issues, as well as to discuss and prioritize the City of Brunswick's resiliency challenges.
Birds and Bins
Join GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper, Ogeechee Audubon Society, and The Ford for a birding walk and litter cleanup on Sept. 16 from 9-11 a.m. at the Chatham County Wetlands Preserve.