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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">Eco-Justice Ministries is partnering with the National Council of Churches to reach out to McCain/Obama regarding climate change. Below are links to the letter and an opportunity to send it to the candidates yourself.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Erik<br></span><div><br></div><div><div>--</div><div>Erik Hoffner</div><div>Orion Grassroots Network</div><div>888-909-6568</div><div><a href="http://www.oriongrassroots.org">http://www.oriongrassroots.org</a></div><div><br class="khtml-block-placeholder"></div><div>The Orion Grassroots Network provides services and support to grassroots organizations engaged in ecological, social, and cultural change. </div><div><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#000000" face="Helvetica"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; min-height: 14px; "><br></div> <img alt=" " height="1" src="http://rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1102302282138.0.1100784797664.2478&ts=S0369&o=http://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif" width="1"> <center> <table border="1" cellpadding="10" width="80%"><tbody><tr><td><div> <br class="khtml-block-placeholder"></div><center> <img src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs014/1100784797664/img/1.gif" width="556" height="62" alt="Eco-Justice Ministries"> </center><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 221); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: -1; ">Eco-Justice Ministries is partnering with the National Council of Churches to send a letter to the two major party Presidential candidates that highlights our concern over the issue of climate change. This letter will be the first step towards the religious community calling on the new president to take immediate and effective action. Please note that the letter comes from a Christian perspective, but all are welcome to participate and there is an opportunity to choose different faith affiliations on the sign-on page.</span></p><p> As people of faith, we recognize that climate change is a moral crisis that demands immediate action. We are called to speak truth to power and seek justice for our neighbors. The upcoming presidential election provides an opportunity for our moral and faithful voice to be heard. </p><p> Click <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ht7geHt-zh-0V6AY402ojIvqLtpuK17ToT3Ujn9YRF7pQsHBq0bSYSwKVdsGVzE6wmg5Z71yMVV9Vp6spEuTqZuDptjZzXJOx3dg8Wtgo6JLlYYPhAk0hYlX74yD2NzEEkONTMmRsWHuUWg6R_5V1g==" shape="rect">here</a> to sign an open letter to the presidential candidates, Senators McCain and Obama. <i>I have already signed the letter, and I hope you will join with me in endorsing this statement of moral advocacy that was initiated through the National Council of Churches.</i> </p><p> The letter acknowledges the need for: </p><ul><b> <li>strong emissions reductions to prevent the worst impacts of climate change </li><li>financial assistance to low-income and working families to protect them from the rising cost of energy </li></b><li><b>international adaptation assistance to help vulnerable nations and communities cope with the impacts of global warming </b></li></ul><p> Click <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ht7geHt-zh8axvwsfx7gktXt4TP4uLu6D4kRU-KpT3L1q_FclAmdp9gZRKuRj_cXvGQrE4elSahkqfTzQvXgaCVruLf1PeRR6gyC9SeFGQqIYYTAsK_uHyPVWitG9oGJ-pWssMiIs2qoH6JKr4YJ_g==" shape="rect">here</a> to read the letter. </p><p> As a result of human induced climate change, creation is wounded, and those living in poverty are suffering and future generations may be left with disease and desolation. We have a moral obligation to stand up for our neighbors living in poverty who have contributed least to the problem of climate change yet stand to suffer the most. As stewards of creation, we must urge our leaders to follow scientific recommendations and take the necessary action to limit the future impacts of climate change. </p><p> Click <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ht7geHt-zh-0V6AY402ojIvqLtpuK17ToT3Ujn9YRF7pQsHBq0bSYSwKVdsGVzE6wmg5Z71yMVV9Vp6spEuTqZuDptjZzXJOx3dg8Wtgo6JLlYYPhAk0hYlX74yD2NzEEkONTMmRsWHuUWg6R_5V1g==" shape="rect">here</a> to sign an open letter to the presidential candidates, Senators Obama and McCain. Urge them to make addressing climate change a top priority in their administration! </p><p> Click <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ht7geHt-zh-bV-M5KmdRGaxYtcfutJ7S0thMJB8wBdbBF8nKgaN3TBb6qrM55LuQ3sUai079n4hg3I05NrKfwjkk6_per8_luMtjCeJCSVBovwaop4AqEBxrIqg979fjzUpPQIMdB3XFgMPlOtoSBoZMEuiDK6c3jYsmiPd4XqYuM9W5wFWrbu5f9Nbb1sBkqZGdw9yBKUzo6NDFfvOiBQ==" shape="rect">here</a> to encourage a friend to sign. </p><p> Thank you for adding your voice to this religious effort -- and remember to vote on Tuesday. </p><center><p><table border="0" cellpadding="5"><tbody><tr><td> <i>Shalom!</i> <p> Rev. Peter Sawtell<br> Executive Director, Eco-Justice Ministries </p></td></tr></tbody></table></p></center><p> <font size="-1"> <hr width="100%"> You are receiving this because you have subscribed to one or more of the mailing lists from Eco-Justice Ministries. Use the <i>Update Profile</i> option below to sign up for other mailings, or to <u>selectively</u> unsubscribe from them. 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