“Let us all make every effort possible, each from where God has placed us, to rein in our reckless over-consumption, so that the harmonious workings of this planet, our common home, may be restored and that we and our children may enjoy in peace all the good things which God has created and offers to all.”
-- Bartholomew, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Encyclical for Day of the Protection of Natural Environment, 1 September 2006

 
Our addiction to oil is killing people and the planet. Overuse of fossil fuels causes global climate change, deepens human rights abuses, creates conflict, and causes economic inequality.

It doesn’t have to be this way. In September 2007, KAIROS launched Re-Energize: Time For A Carbon Sabbath, a three-year campaign for personal, community, and political change. We'll have loads of fun, engaging, and practical things to do as we strive together to change ourselves, change our churches, and change our world.

Want to learn about fossil fuel addiction and the alternatives?
Hold a workshop or participate in our PowerDown Day energy fast!

Want to change yourself?
Take a “Carbon Sabbath” and reduce your carbon footprint! Learn about our Carbon Sabbath Initiatives, designed to help us start to kick our carbon habit.

Want to change your church or community?
Start with a “100 Mile” church picnic or fall dinner!

Want to change the world?
Advocate for a just and sustainable energy policy.

Visit our campaign resource website, http://www.re-energize.org to download resources for these and other activities, and to take action with our government. See our order form for print resources. You can also Contact Campaigns Coordinator Sara Stratton at sstratton [at] kairoscanada.org or 1-877-403-8933 x 241.

To learn more about KAIROS campaigns in general, have a look at our overview (PDF format).

Join us and re-energize yourself, your church, your community and our world!