MADISON – Multifaith leaders and community members are gathering at the State Capitol to publicly call on Wisconsin’s next governor to lead a just transition to one hundred percent renewable energy in the state. Led by Faith in Place, more than 100 multifaith leaders signed an  Open Letter to our Next Governor,  uplifting the message that clean energy ensures healthier communities, a more stable climate, resilient local economies, and more affordable energy bills for families.

WHAT:

A press conference featuring multifaith leaders urging the next governor of Wisconsin to move the state forward to a clean energy future. 

WHO:

• Rev. Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Minister, First Unitarian Society of Madison

• Rabbi Abby Phelps, Associate Rabbi, Congregation Shalom

• Rev. Nick Upthall, Pastor, Advent Lutheran Church

• Rev. Teresa Thomas-Boyd, Faith Partnership Consultant, Walnut Way Conservation Corp

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 28, at 10 a.m. CST

WHERE:

Wisconsin State Capitol 
2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53702

HOST:  
This event is hosted by Faith in Place, a multifaith organization working for environmental justice through connection, education, and advocacy in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

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