Climate Justice

earth & Climate Action

The Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) through its programs at church and outreach: Fosters awareness of the environmental and climate crisis; Advocates for climate/environmentally friendly government policies; Promotes environmental justice; Collaborates with other organizations to protect our environment.

Learn some Basic Climate Science and some ways you can make a difference right now!

Upcoming EVENTS

Join us for any of our upcoming events, or join with other local climate action teams!

RECENT NEWS

Climate Action for February 2025

Climate Action for February 2025

Here is an easy way to support bold, sound, and just climate legislation in the Washington state during this year’s session  (Jan 13-April 27). Join the  350 WA Civic Action Team (CAT) who will send you two easy-access emails per week tailored with options for how...

Earth & Climate Action Ministry Team Celebrates 2024!

Earth & Climate Action Ministry Team Celebrates 2024!

Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM) had a banner year. We grew from 6 very active members to 10!! Current members of the Steering Committee are Ann Fletcher, John Chmaj, Mark Norelius, Linda Brown, Marilyn Mayers, Jenny Hall, Richard Gelb, Ron Lovell, and...

Get Out the Vote

Get Out the Vote

There were three post carding campaigns this year and East Shore family and friends were busy. I-2117 to Repeal the Climate Commitment Act The Earth and Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) is grateful to the Church members who volunteered to prepare 500 post cards for...

Climate Justice Revival

Climate Justice Revival

The Earth and Climate Action Ministry (ECAM), in conjunction with the UUA, hosted a Climate Justice Revival event on Sunday, September 29. The UUA offered materials for this event to all churches, and more than 300 churches participated over the weekend. East Shore...

Postcard Writing to Get Out the Vote

Postcard Writing to Get Out the Vote

Write Postcards for NO on I 2117 ECAM has 500 postcards waiting to be written for NO on I 2117. The backers of I 2117 want to repeal Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and forever ban any future price on carbon. The revenues raised through the CCA are...

East Shore Gets Out the Vote

East Shore Gets Out the Vote

Some of you are already at work postcarding to get out the vote. Here are 4 ways the rest of us can start postcarding to get out the vote for this vital/historic/important election year. The Earth & Climate Action Ministry Team (ECAM) plans to have a table with...

ECAM reports: Tree Giveaway for Bellevue residents!

ECAM reports: Tree Giveaway for Bellevue residents!

To increase Bellevue's tree canopy and bring the benefits of trees to all Bellevue residents, the City will give away 700 trees this summer. Applicants can receive up to 2 free trees of many different types, with instructions on how to plant them. The program...

East Shore Speaks on Climate Action!

East Shore Speaks on Climate Action!

The April 21st church service was an Earth Day celebration of the spirit of the earth, our need to collaborate to nourish and sustain her, and a call to action for East Shore to continue our tradition of direct climate action. The Earth and Climate Action team (ECAM)...

PAST EVENTS

Check out some of the events that we have been active in!