Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe

DATE
24th June – 1st July

PLACE
Minsk, Belarus

Taking Steps Towards an Ecologically Responsible Society
This training course is central event of the second year of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice. EYCE’s 3-year Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice has been launched in 2011. For the second year of the campaign it is important to look beyond the immediately visible, which brings us to the following questions: how can habits, policies, products, which are hindering the ideas of ecological justice, be recognised? In which way can we as young people influence policy making processes? How can we address and influence ways of excessive consumption, excessive exploitation and cultivation of the earth and its natural resources, as well as excessive economic growth in general? What are the possibilities for all of us to become more aware of the causes and consequences of processes such as poverty, unsustainable manufacturing, bio-piracy, greenwashing and others? How can we promote the solidarity and justness of fair labour, fair trade, migrants’ rights and renewable energies?
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Dear Friends of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice!

Earth Day is a day early each year, when events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was fist celebrated in 1970 in San Francisco, the City of Saint Francis, patron saint of ecology. From 2009, the United Nations designated the 22nd of April to be International Mother Earth Day and nowadays Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries!
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Being a volunteer at the EYCE office in Brussels is a great opportunity for young people, who are interested in ecumenism, European youth work and Church organisations. Volunteering at the EYCE office has been an important experience for many young people throughout the years. Spending a year in the heart of the Ecumenical Youth Council in Europe provides young people with knowledge, skills, networks and amazing experiences! EYCE is happy to announce a new volunteering opportunity!!! Continue reading →

From 12th – 16th of April 2012 the Campaign Coordination Team (CCT) of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice visited Lisbon, Portugal for the annual dissemination visit of the campaign. The visit was a good opportunity to share the results and achievements of the campaign, as well as gain valuable knowledge of the organisations and projects in Portugal. Continue reading →

Remembering Jesus passion and His resurrection is awaiting us in the coming days. We will step out of our usual rhythm and come to a halt when reflecting upon death and resurrection of Christ and its meaning to each of us.

In some Christian traditions, Stations of the Cross depict the different stations of Christ’s passion, being a devotional experience for Christians. The fourteen Stations of the Cross can ground you in the story of Christ’s passion and as you watch the different stations, you can pray and reflect. Usually, you walk the Stations of the Cross and as you move from station to station, you move physically and mentally from the beginning of the passion to its end.
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Dear Friends of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice!

Earth Day is a day early each year, when events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was fist celebrated in 1970 in San Francisco, the City of Saint Francis, patron saint of ecology. From 2009, the United Nations designated the 22nd of April to be International Mother Earth Day and nowadays Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries!
Read more: www.earthday.org
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In this newsletter you will find:
- PUBLICATION: Second issue of The Leaf is out!
- CALL TO JOIN CAMPAIGN: Earth Day 2012
- CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Upcoming EYCE training course on Ecological Justice
- REMINDER: CALL FOR ARTICLES for The Leaf – magazine of EYCE Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice!
- EYCE events 2012/ 2013
- News and calls from members and partners

Enjoy reading!
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The second issue of The Leaf, magazine of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice is out! In the magazine you will find articles about the activities of the campaign, interesting projects implemented on local level, about role of young people in promoting ecological justice on political level and about ecumenical perspectives of ecological justice. This list is however not exclusive – there are comic strips, photographs, game reviews and many more! The Campaign Coordination Team warmly thanks all who contributed to this issue!
Enjoy leafing through The Leaf!

DATE
24th June – 1st July

PLACE
Minsk, Belarus

Taking Steps Towards an Ecologically Responsible Society
This training course is central event of the second year of EYCE’s Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice. EYCE’s 3-year Campaign to Promote Ecological Justice has been launched in 2011. For the second year of the campaign it is important to look beyond the immediately visible, which brings us to the following questions: how can habits, policies, products, which are hindering the ideas of ecological justice, be recognised? In which way can we as young people influence policy making processes? How can we address and influence ways of excessive consumption, excessive exploitation and cultivation of the earth and its natural resources, as well as excessive economic growth in general? What are the possibilities for all of us to become more aware of the causes and consequences of processes such as poverty, unsustainable manufacturing, bio-piracy, greenwashing and others? How can we promote the solidarity and justness of fair labour, fair trade, migrants’ rights and renewable energies?
Continue reading →