What happens when a horticulturist, a recycling buff and
several active community members sit around one table? They talk about ways and
means to make a real impact on improving the environment. And that is exactly
what happened in the Church of Scientology this past week in honor of World
Environment Day.
World Environment Day occurs each year on June 5th and is
celebrated by the United Nations. Last year, the worldwide theme for the day
was “Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care,” while this year’s
theme was “Go Wild for Life.” According to unep.org, World Environment Day
“…has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely
celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries.”
The Church of Scientology honored the day by inviting key
environmental advocates to a roundtable discussion on the theme: “It’s Your
City – Green it Up.” Officials at the church say that this initiative is bringing
people together that care about the environment so they can connect and can do
bigger things together.
“Our members care about the Earth. We all depend on it, it’s up
to all of us to take care of it,” says Pastor of the Church, Rev. Brian Fesler.
“Green it Up” is one of many initiatives the Church of
Scientology is working on to better the environment. For more information about
the church or its programs, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.
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