Resurgence Slow Sunday
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Resurgence Slow Sunday.
In each issue of Resurgence magazine we will nominate one Sunday when we will invite our readers to take part in simple actions that symbolise a rejection of commercialism, a passion for the planet and a desire for change.
28th September 2008 • Bake Bread to Save the Planet
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The Resurgence Trust takes its inspiration from two of the most profound philosophies of our time – E.F. Schumacher’s ‘Small is beautiful’ and Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’.
We believe that big change is possible through small, meaningful actions at a local level. It is only by changing our immediate environment that we can pave the way for change on a larger scale. In other words, we can make the world a better place, but it will only happen when large numbers of people join together and practice what they believe in.
The more people who join in and embrace the ethos of Slow Sunday, the greater the impact, so invite your friends, neighbours and local community to take part in a Slow Sunday celebration.
The first Slow Sunday took place on 27th July 2008. For the second Slow Sunday on 28th September 2008 we continue with the theme of baking bread.
We would like more people to be involved in our Slow Sunday celebrations. If you think more people should join in and bake bread to save the planet why not send a press release to your local newspaper or radio station to tell them what you’re doing and why you’re doing it? Here’s a template press release for you to use.
For more information on the ideas that inspired Slow Sunday, see the following articles by Resurgence Editor, Satish Kumar:
Green Sunday • Responding to the climate change crisis by keeping one day a week for the Earth.
Environmental Narratives • Schumacher’s ideas inspired a movement that now brings together leading environmental organisations, activists and thinkers.
The Gandhian Trinity • A template for ecology, peace and social justice.
Connecting with other readers
We invite you to share your ideas and experiences with other Resurgence readers in the Resurgence Forum. To take part in discussions and exchange view with other readers go to the forum and follow the link for Slow Sunday.
We have set up a group for the Resurgence Trust and magazine on Facebook. If you are a member of facebook why not join the group and share your thoughts, images and links? Connect with each other and show your support for the work of The Resurgence Trust.
