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Join other Texas clergy and lay leaders in this unique program that combines spiritual reflection and interfaith discussion with up-to-the-minute scientific and policy information about Texas’ energy position—where we are, where we’re heading, and what the stakes are for our health and economy. Billy Hamilton, former Chief Deputy Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas and author of the new economic impact study titled, "The Texas Clean Energy Economy: Where we are. Where we're going. What we need to succeed," will be a featured speaker at all three events.
We all use energy in our personal lives, at work and in our religious communities. Energy from natural resources helps us grow food, heal the sick, teach our children and worship. However, our use of energy often comes at a cost to God’s entire creation, and our dependence on fossil fuel-based energy threatens our economy, public health, and security.
We can do better! God has provided more kinds of energy than we can imagine through every part of the creation: the sun, the wind, plants, and even the tides themselves. Texas has been an energy leader for more than a century. Now it’s time for us to lead the U.S. and the world into a clean, secure energy future.
State policy leaders have asked for a response from faith leaders. Please join your colleagues for an expert discussion that can help shape our energy future.
Attend one, two, or all three Lone Star Stewards events:
McKinney Roughs, Bastrop
August 30, 2010
11:00 am-4:30 pm
Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth
September 27, 2010
12:00-5:00 pm
Indian Lodge, Fort Davis
October 25-27, 2010
(space limited)
*Includes Star Party at the McDonald Observatory
To register, complete this online form or call (512) 472-3903. For more information, e-mail amanda@texasimpact.org.
*All Lone Star Steward events are hosted in partnership by Texas Impact and The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission, who serve as the faith-based organizational leadership for the Texas Clean Energy Coalition.
September 27, Brite Divinity School 12:00-5:00
11:30-12:00 Welcome and Introductions
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Texas Energy State of the State: Where We Are and Where We're Headed. David Wogan, Dr. Michael Slattery and Billy Hamilton.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:30 Energy and Economy: "Economic Development and Economic Hardship." Carlton Schwab and John Hall
3:30-5:00 Religious Dialogue: "Caring for Creation, Caring for Community." Moderated by Dr. Tim Hessel-Robinson.
August 30, McKinney Roughs 11:00-4:30
11:00-11:30 Welcome and Introductions
11:30-12:15 Energy “State of the State." Melissa Lott and Doug Lewin
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Religious Dialogue: "Creation, Energy and Faith." Rabbi Rick Brody, Reverend Jeremy Rutledge, and Patrice Schexnayder
1:45-2:30 Energy and Economy: "Economic Development and Economic Hardship." Carlton Schwab and John Hall
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:30 Religious Dialogue: "Caring for Creation, Caring for Community." Jennifer Carr Allmon, Reverend Dan De Leon, and Imam Islam Mossaad
3:30-4:30 Envisioning Texas’ Clean Energy Future. Billy Hamilton