Environmental justice series starts Wednesday at Richmond Beach Congregational Church

A series of programs on environmental justice begins Wednesday at the Richmond Beach Congregational Church.

The church uses a curriculum that comes from a report that the national United Church of Christ developed 25 years ago on “Toxic Waste and Race.”

The report pointed a finger at the connection between environmentalism and the Christian call to stand with the poor and vulnerable.

The series aims to stimulate conversation on how people of all faiths can work for a sustainable, healthy and inclusive community. 

Each session of the four-week series will feature a short video clip, scripture and some of the most telling facts and time for dialogue. Organizers say that participants don't need to be activists, but may want to keep their personal choices consistent with environmental justice.

A soup supper will be provided. The series will be every Wednesday from Oct. 10 through 31 at 6:30pm in the Lena Voreis Room. The church is at the corner of Northwest Richmond Beach Road and 15th Avenue Northwest.