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*An ongoing free lecture series presented by the
Earth Charter in Marin
Let's build a just and sustainable global society.
Preamble to the Earth Charter
We stand at a critical moment in Earth's history . . . We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace. Towards this end, it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth, declare our responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life, and to future generations.
Water
The current problem and future crisis - what can we do about it?
Speaker: Sister Maria, Dominican Sisters, Earth Sciences Teacher
Social Justice and Non-Violence
How can I make a difference?
Speaker: Sister Marion, Dominican Sisters, Promoter of Social Justice
"A Quiet Revolution"
An internationally acclaimed film
Officially screened during the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in September 2002, viewed by over 400,000 people "A Quiet Revolution," is an inspiring video which combines coverage of key environmental challenges facing humanity with inspiring case studies of individuals in Kenya, India, and Slovakia who have taken action for change. Produced by the Earth Council, UNEP (United Nations Earth Program) the UNDP (United Nations Development Program), and the SGI-USA, this film has was shown at seven major film festivals around the world, and had won honors at "Earth Vision 2002" in Santa Cruz, USA, and at the "ENVIROFILM 2002" in Slovak Republic
Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2003
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Program, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Network/Reception
Place: Dominican/Lourdes Convent, 77 Locust, San Rafael (Cell: 302-5649)
Cost: Free to the public
Directions
From the North: Take Lincoln Avenue exit, at light go left onto Lincoln, go straight for about 4 blocks (past nursery), turn left after the small market onto Linden, right on Grand, go straight 3 blocks, turn left on Locust. 2nd building on left. See balloons and sign.
From the South: Take Central San Rafael Exit, turn right onto Fifth, go 1 block and turn left on Grand, stay on Grand past Mission, Belle, Jewell, Acacia, next right onto Locust. 2nd building on left. See balloons and sign.
www.earthcharter.org
For Information Only (no RSVP necessary)
www.earthcharter.org
Bonnie Hunter - 415 331-2997, bonniehuntersgi@yahoo.com
Muriel Adcock - 415 492-2880, macobusa@aol.com
*An ongoing educational series - we invite your ideas.
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