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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Ways to help, ways to get to NYC, and Schedule of Events!

Blessed Be, All! It's only 24 days away! Please read on for ways to help, resources, and the schedule!

HOW YOU CAN HELP!

We launched an Indigogo campaign this week--help us get the word out! This money will sponsor travel for marchers from far away get to NYC as well as help with supplies for the weekend. Please help out with a few bucks if you are able and please do share the link! The more cash we get, the more Pagans at the march...PLUS make it a comfortable experience for all involved! 

Tell your communities and groups all about the march! Please send them the link to our mailing list, where they can sign up for more information.

LOGISTICS! GETTING AND STAYING HERE! 
Have you RSVP'd for the March?RSVP are not required, but encouraged! The more accurate the expected attendees, the more accurate the number of Port-o-potties! (If you've ever tried to find a bathroom in midtown Manhattan, you know how important this is!) Registration can be found at this link: http://peoplesclimate.org/march/  

Need a place to stay? 
Houses of faith are organizing space for marchers to stay for free. We are still waiting on the details--stay tuned! 

Need a ride?
Buses and trains are coming from all over the place. Organizers are urging people to reserve early in order to ensure there are enough seats for all! Check out the link! Coming from Long Island? Sierra Club is offering r/t bus tickets to the march for under $10! Please see the link! 

Where will we meet for the march?
Please see below! 

Schedule of Events! 
Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Pagan Mixer at Lovecraft Bar: 50 Avenue B, btw East 3rd and 4th Streets (Manhattan).
21+ only. 

Let's get together for refreshments and socializing! It's really the NYer's chance to say "WELCOME TO OUR BLESSED JUNGLE!" to all of our new friends from far and away. Light snacks provided by the Pagan Environmental Coalition of NYC. Heavier food, exotic cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Please help support this new business by purchasing at least one item.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ritual, Fellowship, and Teach-in
Central Park Pools (map to follow) near W. 100th Street Entrance
All-Ages Event

Join us in one of the most beautiful places in Central Park to feast, celebrate, and discuss how we are addressing issues of ecojustice in our respective environments and participate in a Mabon/Autumn Equinox Ritual to raise energy for our eco-justice intentions.  

Finger-food items (in the interest of less-waste, nothing that needs paper plates!), or non-alcoholic beverages to share welcome, but not required! 

Sunday, Sept. 21, Time and meet-up location TBA The People's Climate March
Please plan to be on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (Above 59th Street, West of the Park) between 9:00-10:00 a.m.


There *will* be a specific location for the Pagan contingent to gather alongside members of other faiths--location hopefully announced next week. The route will begin at Columbus Circle (59th Street) and make a giant loop through midtown before ending on 11th Avenue and 34th street. This is roughly 3 miles/5 kilometers.  Please stay tuned!
Interfaith Service at the End of the March
After the march, there will be an interfaith service at the stunning, non-denominational St. John the Divine Cathedral. This will be a wonderful and unique chance to raise energy and be in spiritual solidarity with religions from all over the place in support of addressing our Climate Crisis. If you would like to attend, pre-registration is mandatory! Please register at http://religionsfortheearth.splashthat.com/. If you will not be representing an organization, you are welcome to list Pagan Environmental Coalition NYC or simply mark "none" or Solitary.
For those with mobility issues who would like to joinAgain, a TBA answer, but the organizers of the interfaith contingent are indeed working on a plan for those with mobility issues to join. Please stay tuned!

Friday, August 22, 2014

Events duing the People's Climate March! Plus, sign up for notifications!

Can you believe it? The Climate March is just under a month away!

If you would like to be on our mailing list for Pagan Eco-Justice functions (including the People's Climate March), please sign up here!

As promised, an update regarding the People's Climate March! We have so many ncredible activities planned for the weekend of this historic event. Come to NYC! Join us!

Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00ish p.m.
Pagan Mixer at a Manhattan location TBA.

Let's get together for refreshments and socializing! It's really the NYer's chance to say "WELCOME TO OUR BLESSED JUNGLE!" to all of our new friends from far and away. All are welcome!

Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Mabon Ritual, Fellowship, and Teach-in

Central Park Pools (map to follow)
Join us in one of the most beautiful places in Central Park to feast, celebrate, and discuss how we are addressing issues of ecojustice in our respective environments. ***Please email us if you are interested in helping plan the ritual!***




Sunday, Sept. 21, Time TBA (If you would like to march with us, please plan to be in midtown Manhattan between 9:00-10:00a.m. Specific meet-up TBA)
The People's Climate March

The route has been announced! It will begin in Columbus Circle (59th Street) and make a giant loop through midtown before ending on 11th Avenue and 34th street. This will give you all some lovely views of Times Square and Central Park and if you're heading back out that night from Penn Station, it's certainly convenient ending!


The start time is still being negotiated, but it will likely begin late Sunday morning. There *will* be a specific location for the Pagan contingent to gather. We can then travel as a group to the starting place. After the march, there is an interfaith service being planned at St. John the Divine, at which we'll get a chance to celebrate with friends from various religious and spiritual backgrounds.


March route: Roughly 2.5 miles/5 Kilometers


TRAVEL

Need to get to NYC? Please see these resources from all over the US and Canada!

Buses and Trains--Continental USA and Canada

HOUSING
Various houses of worship around the city will be opening their sanctuaries for guests. When that information is available, it will be posted here, first! In the meantime, we suggest Air B n B.


See you in just a few weeks!