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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T160000
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SUMMARY:This Here Flesh In-Person Discussion Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the afternoon of August 11th as we discuss our book of the summer\, This Here Flesh: Spirituality\, Liberation\, and the Stories that Make Us by the founder of Black Liturgies\, Cole Arthur Riley.  We will meet at White Duck Taco in the River Arts District (388 Riverside Dr\, Asheville\, NC 28801). Go here to register and let us know you’re coming!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/this-here-flesh-discussion-party/
LOCATION:NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Ogletree":MAILTO:sarah@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T193000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T173839Z
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SUMMARY:Season of Creation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Creation Justice Ministries and One Home\, One Future on August 1st for an insightful webinar that will highlight various ways congregations are celebrating the Season of Creation. You’ll gain inspiration and practical ideas on how your congregation can participate! \nDate: August 1st\nTime: 6PM \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with other congregations and enrich your community’s experience of the Season of Creation. To register for the webinar\, click here.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/season-of-creation-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T120000
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SUMMARY:Creation Care Sermon Series
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at FPC Spruce Pine every Sunday through July 7th for their creation care sermon series. This series will focus on why and how we care for God’s creation (human\, non-human\, plant\, and animal) as people of faith. CCA Director Sarah Ogletree will preach the last sermon in the series on July 7th!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/creation-care-sermon-series/
LOCATION:FPC Spruce Pine\, 970 Greenwood Road\, Spruce Pine\, NC\, 28777\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T171943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T171943Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for a work day in the Mary Boyer Garden every Saturday this summer from 9:30 am -12:30 pm (weather dependent). Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-work-day-3/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T213000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240605T155019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T155120Z
UID:3629-1719514800-1719523800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Showing
DESCRIPTION:The Sacred Space Team of covenant partner congregation\, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, Black Mountain\, will be sponsoring a free showing of the film “Common Ground\,” followed by a discussion\, at The Railyard in Black Mountain on Thursday\, June 27\, 7-9:30 pm. For more information\, contact Amy Moore at 540-874-4859 or moore.amy.g@gmail.com.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-showing/
LOCATION:The Railyard\, 141 Richardson Blvd\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T051236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T172227Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Church
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for Holy Eucharist in the Mary Boyer Garden this summer from 5:30-6:00 pm. Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org. You are also welcome to come work in the garden before the service from 4:00-5:30 pm.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-church-3/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T182058Z
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SUMMARY:Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join MountainTrue staff and partners for a guided snorkeling experience on the French Broad River’s headwaters at Champion Park in Rosman\, NC. Come immerse yourself amongst the vibrant and diverse aquatic life calling the cold\, clear\, waters of the upper French Broad home. Our guides will be Luke Etchison – Western Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Kevin Merrill – Owner & Biologist with Oxbow River Snorkeling. \nLuke and Kevin have intimate knowledge of the fish\, reptiles\, amphibians\, and invertebrates on this particular site and within Western North Carolina in general. You’ll learn about what you’re seeing\, the conservation and preservation efforts occurring to help protect these species and their habitats\, and other regional water quality and outdoor recreation projects happening throughout the watershed. \nMasks\, snorkels\, wetsuits\, and booties can be rented through our partnership with Mountains to Seas. If you rent equipment\, please make sure to complete ALL of the sizing fields for each ticketed guest to ensure we get the correct size for wetsuits and booties. \nDue to the sensitivity of the site and the capacity of our guides\, we will be limiting this adventure to two separate two-hour time slots with no more than ten people each. \nThe first tour starts at 10:00 AM and the second tour at 12:00 PM. \nPlease Note that snorkeling tours like this one are at the mercy of Mother Nature. High water velocity and poor visibility following a heavy rain event may create conditions unfavorable for this activity to continue as planned. If this occurs for our scheduled date\, we will unfortunately need to cancel and refund any expenses. \nRegister:\n**If the ticket type or timeslot that you need are not available please contact amy@mountaintrue.org for assistance or to be put on the waitlist. Registration will close on June 14th. \nRegister for the 10am tour\nRegister for the 12pm tour
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/snorkel-the-french-broad-rivers-headwaters-in-rosman-nc/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T171840Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for a work day in the Mary Boyer Garden every Saturday this summer from 9:30 am -12:30 pm (weather dependent). Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-work-day-2/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T163000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240425T155848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T182232Z
UID:3555-1718978400-1718987400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Guided River Snorkel near Sugar Grove\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join our High Country Water Team in exploring aquatic wildlife in the Watauga River. We will get up close and personal with many native fish species\, such as the tangerine darter. Using view buckets\, we can see under the water’s surface and observe the life teeming below. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn about aquatic ecosystems\, and what makes the Watauga River truly unique. Our staff will provide viewbuckets\, identification books\, and a wealth of regional knowledge. \nImportant: *Option to rent a wetsuit and snorkel for a fully immersive experience at an additional cost*.\nIf you would like to rent a wetsuit and snorkel gear\, be sure to purchase both a ticket and the additional ticket for rental gear ($40).\n**Please also indicate what size wetsuit you will need based on the sizing chart linked here. \nChildren aged 5 and up are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the outing. \nMeet-up Coordinates: 321 Upper Gorge Park (36.25481006839172\, -81.84969156997231) \nPlease remember to bring: Water\, snacks\, towel\, and change of clothes \nRain date: June 21st
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/guided-river-snorkel-near-sugar-grove-nc-5-24/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T180000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T050554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T172259Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Church
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for Holy Eucharist in the Mary Boyer Garden this summer from 5:30-6:00 pm. Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org. You are also welcome to come work in the garden before the service from 4:00-5:30 pm.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-church/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T171752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T171752Z
UID:3674-1718443800-1718452800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for a work day in the Mary Boyer Garden every Saturday this summer from 9:30 am -12:30 pm (weather dependent). Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-work-day/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T180000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240612T170304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T172314Z
UID:3659-1718213400-1718215200@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Garden Church
DESCRIPTION:Join our covenant partner congregation\, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, for Holy Eucharist in the Mary Boyer Garden this summer from 5:30-6:00 pm. Contact Rev. Anna Shine for more information: missioner@stlukesboone.org. You are also welcome to come work in the garden before the service from 4:00-5:30 pm.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/garden-church-2/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 170 Councill St\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T180000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240605T162518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T162518Z
UID:3640-1717948800-1717956000@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Learn about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
DESCRIPTION:The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville is presenting a discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on Sunday\, June 9th\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Blue Horizons Project will be present to answer questions. Contact Venny at vpwz5258@gmail.com for more information and make plans to attend. 
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/learn-about-the-inflation-reduction-act-ira/
LOCATION:UU Asheville\, 1 Edwin Place\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240605T155831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T160317Z
UID:3634-1717923600-1717934400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Creation Care Forum: God in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Creation Care Sunday Forum June 9th at 9:15 to share your experiences of meeting God in nature as you explore drawing wildflowers and hear about native plant dyes with two local naturalists. Practice mindfulness in nature and experience the sacred in the ordinary. After the 10:30 service\, meet outside to carpool to Camp Daniel Boone for a practice of “sacred walking\,” with stops for prayer and silence. Wear comfortable outdoor clothes\, and bring a lunch/snack and water. Email Susan for additional information: swilliams330@bellsouth.net.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/creation-care-forum-god-in-nature/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church in the Mountains\, 394 N. Haywood Street\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240425T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T161108Z
UID:3563-1716022800-1716044400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Headwaters Outfitters’ Annual Upper French Broad River Clean-Up Day in Rosman\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join French Broad Paddle Trail Manager\, Jack Henderson\, as he participates in Headwaters Outfitters’ Annual Upper French Broad River Clean-up Day. \nThis is not a MountainTrue-hosted event. Headwaters Outfitters supports MountainTrue\, and we would love to help them in return. \nEvent info:\nThe French Broad River Clean-Up remains the best volunteer gig in town! Since the inception of “The Upper French Broad River Clean Up Day” in 1992\, the annual river clean-up has netted more than 3\,500 garbage bags\, 4\,500 old tires\, and roughly 15 additional tons of trash along the upper French Broad. Over 3\,000 volunteers have participated in the event\, many returning year after year. \nVolunteers show up at Headwaters Outfitters at 9:00 am. Everyone will be assigned Headwaters Outfitters canoes (2 people max per canoe\, no kayaks please)\, paddles\, life jackets\, and garbage bags. Participants should bring sturdy gloves\, river shoes\, and tools such as trash grabbers or long-handled barbecue tongs to grab trash with. It’s always a good idea to bring a change of clothing for afterwards! After a light complimentary sponsored breakfast\, volunteers will hit the river to collect as much trash as they can. Volunteers need to have solid paddling skills\, be team players\, and be ready to get dirty and work hard. Headwaters Outfitters will provide transportation to and from the river for the start and end of the day. Once back at the shop\, a sponsored lunch will be provided thanks to generous donations from community members and businesses. \nAll volunteers must pre-register via Eventbrite to secure your spot. Space is limited. \nContact Danielle for more information or questions regarding this event at danielle@headwatersoutfitters.com
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/headwaters-outfitters-annual-upper-french-broad-river-clean-up-day-in-rosman-nc/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T193000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240425T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Swim Guide 2024 Kick-Off Meeting in Banner Elk
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Valle Crucis Community Park as we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Swim Guide Season. At the event\, we will provide training on Swim Guide methods and interested folks will have the opportunity to register to volunteer for the 2024 Swim Guide season. This is also a chance to meet our hard-working Water Team Staff\, corporate sponsors\, and other volunteers! \nThis event is open to children. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/swim-guide-2024-kick-off-meeting-in-banner-elk/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240425T162838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162838Z
UID:3571-1715173200-1715184000@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Plant Workday at Pinnacle Park in Sylva\, NC Spring Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:MountainTrue\, in partnership with the Mainspring Conservation Trust and Pinnacle Park Foundation\, will be hosting invasive plant removal workdays at the Pinnacle Park in Sylva\, NC this spring. Workdays will be targeting nonnative invasive vines and shrubs like English Ivy\, Burning Bush\, and Multiflora Rose which are notorious for outcompeting native flora. \nCome out and help us maintain the wildlife habitat and natural beauty of this amazing park! No prior experience is necessary; we will provide tools and training and the Pinnacle Park Foundation will be providing snacks! We will have large and small tasks available\, so volunteers will not need to be able to do strenuous physical labor in order to participate. Please register in advance so that we will have enough tools\, gloves\, etc. Please leave pets at home. \nThe workdays will be held on Wednesday\, May 8th from 1-4pm. \nIn case of bad weather on May 8th\, we will have a rain date on May 15th from 1-4pm. \nPlease bring: \nClosed-toed shoes (required)\nLong pants (recommended)\nLong-sleeved shirts (recommended)\nWater\nAny medications you may need \nContact western region program associate Eve Davis with any questions (wro-wq-habitat@mountaintrue.org).
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/invasive-plant-workday-at-pinnacle-park-in-sylva-nc-spring-series-2024/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240425T162535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162535Z
UID:3568-1714816800-1714834800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:MountainTrue Spring Clean on the Green with Co-Founder of LiquidLogic Kayaks\, Shane Benedict in Saluda\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Join MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper and Liquidlogic Co-founder Shane Benedict for the 14th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning! \nWe’ll meet at the Fishtop Access at 10:00 AM on Saturday\, May 4th where we will divide into teams and then get on the river to pull out as much litter as possible before the summer paddling season. We need paddlers of all skill levels to tackle each section of the Green from the Upper Green below the Tuxedo hydroelectric station\, through the Narrows\, down the Lower Green\, and to Lake Adger. \n*Roadside clean-up is also an option for folks who do not want to get on the water! \nBring your: boat\, paddling gear (including life jacket)\, snacks/lunch\, water\, sunscreen\, any necessary medical supplies you may need\, and be prepared to get dirty and wet. \nThis is not a guided adventure but a volunteer clean-up event. Please make sure you are comfortable on the section of river you are cleaning on as there will not be a “guide” specifically leading you down the river. Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a parent/guardian for the entire duration of the clean-up. \nMountainTrue has a limited number of duckies and gear if needed\, but you must register in advance. \nStick around for the after party in downtown Saluda at the Spring Green Bash with Green River Adventures! There will be a boat raffle to support the Green Riverkeeper program!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/mountaintrue-spring-clean-on-the-green-with-co-founder-of-liquidlogic-kayaks-shane-benedict-in-saluda-nc/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T210000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T174055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T174055Z
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SUMMARY:Concert with Peter Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Peter Mayer\, Live with our covenant partner congregation\, UU Asheville\, on Saturday\, April 27th at 7PM. Music to feed the soul and our creation caring! \nMinnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years\, performing in venues across the United States and beyond. He writes songs for a small planet–songs about interconnectedness and the human journey–songs about life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence. He also writes songs about dress hats\, pumpkins and pajamas\, and other important stuff. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea\, David Wilcox\, Claudia Schmidt\, Anne Hills\, Priscilla Herdman\, Darryl Purpose\, Billy Jonas\, and Ronny Cox\, to name a few. His work has been included in song books\, church hymnals\, and folk radio playlists across the country. He is the recipient of fellowships from both the McKnight and the Bush foundations. Peter has eleven albums to his credit\, and has sold over 100\,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater\, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters. \nBuy tickets here: https://event.auctria.com/c8f9ce35-d4a6-4263-90e9-ae8fcea8755c/
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/concert-with-peter-meyer/
LOCATION:UU Asheville\, 1 Edwin Place\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T180852Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Month Vigil & Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join the Creation Care Alliance for a time of ecumenical prayer in the Educational Garden at Land of the Sky UCC in Asheville. Our service will be followed by refreshments in the fellowship hall in addition to an opportunity to put your hands in the soil. \nPlease bring a blanket or camping chair if you want to sit during the prayer service (which will last 20-30 minutes). We look forward to lifting our prayer for the earth alongside your own! \nThis event is rain or shine. We’d love for you to bring your kids! In fact\, if you have little ones attending\, email sarah@mountaintrue.org and we will incorporate some extra special stuff especially for them.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/earth-month-vigil-prayer-service/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T163804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T163912Z
UID:3452-1713895200-1713902400@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Friends in Asheville! We’re excited to co-sponsor the showing of this important film alongside our covenant partner congregation Jubilee Community! Join us at the West Asheville Library in the community room from 6-8pm on April 23rd. We look forward to being with you! \n  \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening/
LOCATION:West Asheville Library\, 942 Haywood Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane DeWitt":MAILTO:diane_dewitt@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T165828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T165828Z
UID:3467-1713812400-1713819600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Jackson county folks! Don’t miss this film being offered TWICE in your community thanks to our newest covenant partner congregation\, Cullowhee United Methodist Church! \nThe second showing will be at 7:00 pm on April 22nd at Cullowhee United Methodist Church. We hope you’ll attend this event to learn about ways to invest in the health of our food system and meet others in your community invested in caring for creation! \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground exposes the powers at play damaging our food system and the farmers who feed us while introducing us to a hopeful movement made up of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening-3/
LOCATION:Cullowhee United Methodist Church\, 416 Central Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T173155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T173155Z
UID:3481-1713711600-1713717000@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs\, owners of Spriggly’s Beescaping\, will be the featured guests with our covenant partner congregation\, The Congregational Church\, UCC\, in Tryon\, as they celebrate Earth Day 2024. Spriggly’s concentrates on habitat restoration and landscape design that supports and protects our native bees and pollinators. Their main focus is on education. Brannen and Jill have a passion and enthusiasm for landscapes that are beautiful and beneficial\, landscapes where people and nature intersect in support of each other\, creating an environment where everyone can flourish. \nYou are invited to join us for this Earth Day Garden Party on Sunday\, April 21 from 3 – 4:30PM\, highlighted by a presentation on native plants and pollinators and a tour of our gardens\, a work in progress\, as we transition from merely beautiful and conventional to gardens that are beneficial and native by design. Lemonade and cookies will be served.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/earth-day-garden-party/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church Tryon\, 210 Melrose Ave\, Tryon\, 28782\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240313T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T165521Z
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SUMMARY:French Broad Paddle Trail Clean-Up to Honor Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Earth Day MountainTrue members and the general public are invited to help clean up trash at Redmon Dam River Access in Madison County. Come help remove litter\, illegally-dumped construction and industrial garbage\, and tires from an otherwise lovely public access point to the French Broad River near the town of Marshall. \nMountainTrue will provide trash bags and removal of collected garbage\, but volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves\, along with clothing that can get wet and dirty. Please also bring a change of clothes for afterwards\, along with drinking water and snacks. This event will also be an opportunity to learn more about the French Broad Paddle Trail and other aspects of the French Broad Riverkeeper progam. \nThis event is kid friendly but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the full duration of the event. \nParking is limited so we will meet at the Ingles in Marshall to carpool. \nWe hope you will join us!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/french-broad-paddle-trail-clean-up-to-honor-earth-day/
LOCATION:Redmon Dam River Access\, 2753 Redmon Rd.\, Marshall\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Henderson":MAILTO:jack@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T150000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T170540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T170626Z
UID:3474-1713362400-1713366000@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Funding for Faith Communities Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities have new options for making significant upgrades to their places of worship through the Inflation Reduction Act. On April 17th at 2:00 pm\, you are invited to a webinar tailored for faith communities which will help congregations understand what is available to them and how to start planning.\n\n\n\nRegister by clicking this link: https://catawba-edu.zoom.us/…/WN_kBwtREOLQHCvAb_XI_pWeg…\n\n\n\nPlease encourage your congregation to attend\, including members of the finance committee\, the buildings committee\, or a creation care ministry\, to attend! This webinar is being led by our new friend John Morrison\, Executive Director of NC Clean Future- a joint venture of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College and the Wake Forest University Center for Energy\, Environment and Sustainability. See you then!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/funding-for-faith-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240313T161802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T161802Z
UID:3395-1713353400-1713357000@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Single-Use Plastics with MountainTrue
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn what MountainTrue has been doing to address single-use plastics and how you can help? Join us for a lunch and learn\, hosted by MountainTrue and Green Sage Cafe. \nWe see them all over the road\, clogging storm drains\, and in the river\, but plastics are more than just a trash issue. Single-use plastics are items of convenience\, most of which are unrecyclable\, that we may use for a few minutes before throwing them out. These disposable items wreak havoc on the environment but also pose serious threats to our health\, our landfills\, and the most vulnerable populations among us.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/lunch-and-learn-single-use-plastics-with-mountaintrue/
LOCATION:Green Sage Cafe\, 633A Merrimon Ave\, Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T161820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T165506Z
UID:3445-1713268800-1713286800@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:National Faith + Climate Forum Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Blessed Tomorrow for the 2024 National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16th to deepen your faith\, strengthen your congregation\, and connect with other faith leaders through creation care! \nThis is a great opportunity to explore how to integrate creation care into your faith journey\, engage in meaningful discussions\, and connect with local and national leaders. You can participate at virtually at home or join us at covenant partner congregation First Christian Church—Black Mountain\, NC for an in-person watch party and discussion time. We’d love to be with you! \nRegister at nationalfaithandclimateforum.org and select FCC Black Mountain as your designated location if you’ll be attending in person. See you then!
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/3445/
LOCATION:First Christian Church (DOC) Black Mountain\, 201 Blue Ridge Rd\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Ogletree":MAILTO:sarah@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240406T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T165936Z
UID:3461-1713020400-1713027600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Jackson county folks! Don’t miss this film being offered TWICE in your community thanks to our newest covenant partner congregation\, Cullowhee United Methodist Church! \nThe first showing will be at 3:00 pm on April 13th in the Community Room on the Jackson County Public Library. The second showing will be at Cullowhee United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm on April 22nd. We hope you’ll attend one of these events to learn about ways to invest in the health of our food system and meet others in your community invested in caring for creation. \nAbout the film: Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary\, Kiss the Ground\, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement\, Common Ground exposes the powers at play damaging our food system and the farmers who feed us while introducing us to a hopeful movement made up of white\, black\, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate\, save our health\, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/common-ground-film-screening-2/
LOCATION:Jackson County Public Library\, 310 Keener St\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T143000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240313T164220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T164220Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower Walk near Shelby
DESCRIPTION:Join our MountainTrue Public Lands Field Biologist\, Josh Kelly\, and Broad Riverkeeper\, David Caldwell\, as we explore the downstream trail at our Broad River Greenway. David will discuss the value and concerns associated with the Broad River\, while Josh informs us all about the flowers\, plants and animals we find there.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk-near-shelby/
LOCATION:Broad RIver Greenway Canoe Access\, 126 Broad River Drive\, Shelby\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MountainTrue":MAILTO:sydney@creationcarealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T000119
CREATED:20240313T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163040Z
UID:3399-1712314800-1712325600@creationcarealliance.org
SUMMARY:Live Staking Work Day near Sugar Grove
DESCRIPTION:Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years\, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network.
URL:https://creationcarealliance.org/event/live-staking-work-day-near-sugar-grove/
LOCATION:Wards Mill Dam\, 443 Old Watauga River Rd\, Sugar Grove\, United States
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