Last week, young Friends and I presented information about Saving our Soil during program hour. The Save Soil movement is an initiative bringing people and leaders together to counter soil degradation and restore the organic ecosystems that play a vital role in maintaining soil health. In 150 years the USA has lost over 50% of its topsoil.…
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MIDLANDS GROUP of Sierra Club
APRIL PROGRAM PRESENTATION CLIMATE STRATEGY of FOSSIL FUEL DIVESTMENTTHURSDAY, APRIL 286:45 PM from 8:00 PM on Zoom The fossil fuel industry thrives because of multiple financial supports, from taxbreaks and government subsidies, to investments by banks, institutions, andgovernments via pension funds, mutual funds, and other financial instruments.Even if you are not a share- or stockholder in…
Systematic Inequality in SC Schools
Tuesday April 5, 6-8:30 pm Russell House Ballroom We will be hosting a panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Bobby Donaldson, addressing the continuation of discrimination and inequality in SC education from desegregation until today. This will be a dinner event– for the first hour the panelists will address questions posed by Dr. Donaldson and the…
Simple Gifts
Poetry & original lyric songs 7-9 pm Tuesday 04/05 (Monthly) Columbia Friends Meeting House 120 Old Pisgah Road Columbia, SC, 29203 Featuring: Poet, Lawrence Rhu & Singer/songwriter, Lang Owen Followed by open mic (original poetry and music only) hosted by Poet, Al Black
Climate Revival
Carolinas Climate Revival Wednesday, March 23 12:00-1:00pm Online North Carolina & South Carolina are joining up as the “IPL of the Carolinas” to co-host a “Climate Revival” where we will galvanize people of faith and conscience to take climate action, protect democracy and fight for voting rights and environmental justice. Legendary civil rights and faith leader…
Climate Ready Columbia — Summit April 1-3
University of South Carolina to Host Columbia Climate Summit On April 1 and 2 the University of South Carolina will host Climate Ready Columbia, a conference on the Columbia metropolitan area’s preparations for climate change. While the conversation on climate change often focuses on national and state efforts, the conference spotlights local and municipal policy…
Testimony and Ukraine War
Quaker House is hosting an online Meeting for Sharing on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00pm. Friends are invitedto join to share their thoughts and discernment about the Peace Testimony of Friends in light of the recent eventsin Ukraine. If there is a large response, we will move into smaller groups to allow for more connection…
No War in Ukraine Vigil
Please join Carolina Peace Resources Center for a No War in Ukraine Vigil in opposition to war and in solidarity with the Ukrainian people facing a Russian invasion. We will meet in front of the SC Statehouse (Main & Gervais) from 5pm until 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/364669498598671 Friends down below you can view Beth Johnson, Leslie Minerd,…
Beyond Nuclear
Beyond Nuclear and Sierra Club won a BIG victory in Oconee on February 24th, 2022 – NRC Commissioners remanded Duke’s Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) application for Oconee to NRC for an updated environmental review. The decisions will delay the SLR process by about two years. Meanwhile, Beyond Nuclear and Sierra Club can continue to build…
SC Environmental Justice Advocation
Check out a lower Richland resident and National Sierra Club employee -as she advocates for SC rural residents -Virginia Sanders. A South Carolina climate and environmental justice group is urging state leaders not to forget poor, disadvantaged communities when they decide how to spend an influx of federal dollars in coming months. The Rev. Leo…