Group 2: Partnerships

Aug 25

What might we, collectively (SSGN and others), have to offer? How might we play an empowering role?

Help us identify existing spirituality and sustainability groups and organizations with similar goals that might work with SSGN and others and ascertain their interest and capabilities.
What might we do together collectively to accelerate the youth movement?

Facilitator: Kevin Cawley

Rapporteur: Art Kane

Attendants: Kevin Cawley, Art Kane, Sr. Kathleen Deignan, Ensign Cowell, Jamal Jackson, Jim Robinson, Tom Pliske,

Dorothy Calvani, Leah Klatt, Elizabeth Pareba

Summary

Questions from the group:

How do we get young people involved?
- How do we get people involved in spirituality and sustainability? Jamal admitted that as an environmental lawyer he struggles with this every day because the people he deals with every day are focused on fossil fuel issues, etc. How can Govts be brought to understand the spiritual connection to climate and environmental responsibilities?
- The challenging question is what can I personally do?

Points & suggestions made:

The inspiration that will enable us to attract people must come from within.
Our group’s focus is to seek ways to develop our network.
To engage people in eco-spirituality, we need to begin by looking for similar groups that will enlarge our network.
It is also important to connect with local groups, and with organizations interested in nature.
Local New Jersey governments are taking action for the environment.

Organizations to network with:

maddie long