Recycling 101, a Webinar with Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle

Tuesday, April 29 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM on Zoom

Confused about what you can recycle and whether it’s still “worth it” these days? Frustrated with all the plastics in your life? Come hear the latest about recycling in Triangle municipalities, as well as an exciting new way to increase recycling of plastic bags and film, the NexTrex Challenge! 

Join John Wilson, a documentary filmmaker and conservationist from Chapel Hill, as he explains how to recycle more effectively on Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  Sponsored by ICCT, its Earth Friendly Practices Team, and Orange-Chatham Interfaith Care for Creation.

Register and learn more about the speaker here

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3. All from ICCT are invited to join an International Jewish Waterfront Cleanup at Lake Lynn in Raleigh, April 6, 3:00 PM

Long ago, the sea saved our ancestors…isn’t it time we returned the favor? 

Sunday, April 6  2025, 3:00 PM

Lake Lynn at 7921 Ray Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613 

Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, leader of Repair the Sea – a global organization where science and spirituality intersect, from a Jewish perspective – has asked synagogues to be involved on April 6, 2025 on the Sunday before Passover.  

 As part of the International Jewsih Waterfront Cleanup, James Kantor and Susan Cohen from Temple Beth Or in Raleigh are planning a cleanup at Lake Lynn, an active body of water that leads to the sea. 

All from ICCT are invited to join the group at 3:00 at the bridge near the community center at Lake Lynn

Please wear comfortable weather-appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes.  Bring work gloves if you have them.  Contact James Kantor at James.kantor@asdota.com, 919-523-6773 (cell).

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4.  Have fun and talk issues at Environmental Trivia Night at Bull City Ciderworks in Durham on April 8 from 6-8pm with the NC Conservation Network.
 

“I’m planning to go and I hope you will consider joining me for Environmental Trivia Night at Bull City Ciderworks, 305 S Roxboro Street on April 8 from 6-8pm,” said Jane Almon, retired United Methodist minister. “It’s a great opportunity for people of faith to show up as good neighbors and network with fellow environmental advocates in our community.”

The sponsors at NC Conservation Network say folks will be able to grab a beer, win prizes, and show off their knowledge of North Carolina’s animals and environment! We’ll also talk about the state and national landscape and address some of the important environmental issues that we think we’ll need your help with this year.

If you can join in, RSVP here. 

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6. Everyone is welcome to the Dayenu Earth Day Shabbat Dinner featuring NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson and Chef Arthur Gordon, April 25, 6:30-8:30pm, Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh.

Dayenu Earth Day Shabbat Dinner

Friday, April 25, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Beth Meyer Synagogue, 504 Newton Road, Raleigh

‘Be the Change’ – Our voices make a difference to our planet’s health. Enjoy Chef Arthur Gordon’s Shabbat Dinner and be Empowered! 

Join friends and the community for a delicious and ample Earth Day Shabbat Dinner, prepared by Chef Arthur Gordon, founder and operator of the Irregardless Cafe 1975 – 2020. Vegan and Gluten free options available. Wine and Sodas.

 North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson will speak before dessert on the measures that the new Governor Stein’s administration is enacting to deal with Climate Change and the Climate Impacts we are dealing with. 

The evening is co-sponsored by the Dayenu Triangle Circle and the Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh. The evening will also include reports from on the efforts of Jewish institutions to address Climate Change and empowering ‘next steps’ to heal our planet. 

Get your tickets now: Adults $18, Children under 12 years: $9.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayenu-earth-day-sabbath-dinner-tickets-1294955238979?

~~ submitted by Dayenu’s leader Anya Gordon, anya@wellfedgarden.org 

7.  Take some time away from it all at a retreat, Creation Care 3.0: Sowing Seeds of Love, May 2-4 at Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC

Creation Care 3.0: Sowing Seeds of Love

May 2-4, 2025

Take some time away from the news, social chatter, and the busyness of life to slow down in retreat on the banks of Dawson’s Creek at Camp Caroline with friends and family as we explore scripture, our hearts, and our lives and reflect together on what it means to Sow Seeds of Love in our lives and our communities.

Our retreat keynote is Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri, an ordained pastor with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), who serves as Co-Minister of Green Chalice and Director of Bethany Congregations. Scott served with Global Ministries in the vulnerable cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. He seeks to invite others into the conversation regarding creation.

The retreat begins Friday night (May 2nd) with opening worship and meeting your companion gardeners. Saturday includes times for group discussions, personal reflections, crafts and recreation by the water and on the campgrounds, worship, and meals. Come when you can. Stay as long as you are able, The event concludes with breakfast and worship on Sunday morning (May 4th).

Registration: Adults ($50); Children & Youth ($25)

Lodging (2 nights): $125 (may sleep 1-5 people/room)

All Meals: $35 (or a-la-cart)

Meet our Keynoter

Schedule

Registration

~~ submitted by Cathy Cralle Jones, head of the Creation Care Team at St Paul’s Christian Church in Raleigh and ICCT Steering Committee member