NRCCC Washington Week
AGENDA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2010 February 21-24
Please join us for this faith-based gathering. During these three days, we will:
- communicate to political leaders the urgent need to place Creation care at the center of their decision-making,
- emphasize the importance of addressing climate change now,
- publicize the religious positions on key issues,
- encourage the religious community in its emphasis on Creation care as an essential element of faith, and
- pray for the health and healing of God's Creation.
SUN February 21
7:00 PM - Arlington, VA; conference room - Best Western Rosslyn Hotel >
Orientation and introductions for full-time participants
Legislative briefing by rep from the Union of Concerned Scientists
Packet assembly plus discussions
MON February 22
9:30 AM - Willard InterContinental Hotel >
National Prayer Breakfast for Creation Care - $45 / person
Speakers:
Dr. James Hansen
Other invited guests
11:00 AM -
Walk to the Capitol
Prayers for the 111th Congress
1:00 to 5:00 PM - The Capitol
Meetings with members and staff of the U.S. Senate
TUE February 23
10:30 AM - United Methodist Chapel, 100 Maryland Ave. NE (tentative location)
NRCCC planning meeting for afternoon White House meeting
2:00 PM - The White House
Meeting with organizational reps and heads of delegations
3:30 PM - Continue meetings with legislators and/or their staff
WED February 24
Continue meetings with Administration leaders
Meetings at NOAA, USDA, USE, USFS, and other Administration offices
Continue meetings with Senators and their staff
Additional meetings to be announced
For more information, and to participate, Contact NRCCC >
