Upcoming Events

Click on the quick links below to learn more about each event:

• PECA Presents: Wilderness as a Climate Solution - August 2, 1:15pm (1st Sunday of each month - find PECA Presents zoom link here)

• Climate Movie Night: Chasing Coral - August 20, 6:30pm (3rd Thursday of each month find Climate Movie Night zoom link here)

• Repair Cafe: July 25, 2-5 pm in Grass Valley

• Fridays for Future - Every Friday, 12-1 pm

PECA Presents

1st Sunday of the month (except this month it is the 2nd Sunday) at 1:15 pm; in-person or virtually!

August 2, 1:15 pm

Wilderness as a Climate Solution

Saving Wild Nature for Social Justice and the Climate 

Over a fourth of U.S. Greenhouse gas emissions originate from oil, gas and coal from taken from public lands and waters. Under the current administration, there is a push to exploit even more of these resources in the push for "Energy Dominance" and to industrialize and sell off public lands. Roadless forests and wilderness-quality lands, even in desert areas, serve a vital role in sequestering carbon and providing a place for natural and human communities to adapt in a changing climate. At the same time, protecting public lands in the form of Wilderness can be one of the best ways to protect cultural resources vital to the lifeways and spirituality of Tribes. In the focus on renewable energy and decarbonization in much of the climate movement, the role of Nature itself as a climate solution is often forgotten.

This presentation will focus on the unique wild lands of the Colorado Plateau and the amazing ways that they store and sequester carbon while at the same time, project vital cultural resources for the Tribes of the Fourth Corners and beyond. Public lands are under more threat than ever. Solidarity from those whose primary concern is climate justice will make a significant difference in protecting the lands that both mitigate and allow human and natural systems to adapt to the changed climate that we are living with and will into the future. 

Today’s presenter, Jenny Holmes, is the West Coast Organizer for Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, organizing diverse individuals and organizations to engage in protecting the largest intact area of connected wilderness quality lands in the lower 48 states in the Upper Colorado River Watershed and West Desert. She believes that a lot of people doing small advocacy actions that don't take much time is vital for our democracy and protects public lands for the benefit of all Americans. For over 30 years, Jenny has been an organizer and educator on climate issues, public lands, and food justice including in the interfaith community. She lives in Portland Oregon with her husband John and pup Olive, where she nurtures a permaculture garden.

Join Jenny at PECA Presents on August 2nd!

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Please join us at PECA Presents:

When: Sunday August 2, 1:15pm

Where: The Fireside Room at the 1st Congregational Church of Auburn located at 710 Auburn Ravine Rd (OR via zoom, see below)

ZOOM information for Sunday afternoon PECA Presents
First Sunday of the month, 1:15 PM Pacific Time
Click here to join the SUNDAY PECA PRESENTS zoom meeting; if needed, the passcode is: 383510

PECA is an interfaith partnership of Placer County Faith Communities concerned about our climate crisis.

Climate Movie Night

Third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm; in-person or virtually!

august 20, 6:30pm

Chasing Coral

"Chasing Coral" is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful documentary that highlights the alarming rate at which coral reefs are disappearing due to climate change. It combines breathtaking underwater cinematography with a sobering message about the urgent need to protect these vital ecosystems.

A team of divers, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilling ocean adventure to discover why corals are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. This film is the product of 500+ hours of underwater footage, coral bleaching submissions from volunteers in 30 countries, and support from more than 500 people in various locations around the world.

Join PECA as we continue to learn more about our oceans. IMDb rating 8.0/10; 93 minutes.

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The climate movies are shown at Auburn Presbyterian Church (or you can zoom!)

When: Thursday August 20, 6:30pm

Where: Auburn Presbyterian Church located at 13025 Bel Air Dr., Auburn (OR via zoom, see below)

Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Click here to join the THURSDAY CLIMATE MOVIE zoom meeting; if needed, the passcode is: 772730

PECA is an interfaith partnership of Placer County Faith Communities concerned about our climate crisis.

Other Events Related to our Mission

repair cafe in grass Valley! 2-5PM

Join a Local Climate Strike Every Friday at Auburn City Hall! 12-1pm

Bring your own sign, or just add your voice to others at this weekly Auburn Fridays for Future event in order to agitate for Climate Change action. The Fridays for Future group in Auburn are a welcoming, friendly group - if you don’t have a sign, they will provide one!

• What: Auburn Fridays for Future

• When: EVERY Friday, 12-1 pm

• Where: In front of the Auburn City Hall