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Building Thriving Congregations: Faith in Action
There has never been a more important time for the faith community to lead. Congregations that actively live out their faith have a ripple effect on the world with the greatest impact on local communities…
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Mosques Encouraged to Go Green
God has appointed humanity as trustees of Earth. Unfortunately, humanity’s increasing footprint is causing unprecedented resource depletion and environmental degradation…
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Apply for the Adamah Climate Action Fund!
So much feels out of our control, like rising temperatures. According to NASA, the summer of 2023 was the hottest on record for our planet and just recently (July 22, 2024) the globe reached the hottest daily temperature ever measured (and may even have been surpassed by the time this is published)…
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8 Climate Myths Debunked By Catholic Coalition
Myths surrounding climate change have become prevalent in today's discourse, giving skeptics a false sense of certainty in their rally against climate action. How do we discern fact from fiction in the climate debate? In anticipation of Pope Francis' climate Encyclical, Caritas Internationalis (A Catholic based coalition of faith leaders) have created a list of the eight most common…
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Synoptic Gospels Inspire Creation Care for Evangelical Christians
Our partner organization, Sojourners recently asked the question, “Why does caring about Jesus mean we should care for the earth?” Creation care has historically relied on passages from the old testament, but as our friends point out, there are plenty of reasons to care for creation in the synoptic gospels, namely the life of Jesus…
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At MomentUs Summit, Faith Leaders Urge Seizing Kairos Moment
On May 21, I joined 170 leaders and colleagues at ecoAmerica’s annual MomentUs summit in Washington DC. This is always a special event, with many eminent national leaders from health, business, communities, higher education, and faith gathering to build leadership and collaboration for climate solutions. As Director of Faith Communities, the very best part…
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Employs Art to Change Climate Values
Proceedings for the Halki Summit wrap up today, a joint effort by Southern New Hampshire University and Patriarch Bartholomew to address “Theology, Ecology, and the Word: A Conversation on the Environment, Literature and the Arts.” The second convening follows earlier discussions held in 2012 in an attempt to foster synthesis between art and spirituality to address how various forms…
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Rabbis Inspired By Pope Francis to Pen Jewish Climate Letter
In anticipation of Pope Francis' Climate Encyclical set for release on June 18, 2015, Jewish Rabbis have fashioned a Rabbinic letter of their own. Inspired by Pope Francis' moral imperative to care for G-d's creation, seven Rabbis have penned a compelling plea for Jews to take action on climate change, and the response has been overwhelming! With 333 Rabbinic signatures,…
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Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas Relieves Divestment Hesitation for Faith Leaders
In conversing with faith leaders, Episcopal Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas has found a disconnect in the way we think about our religious beliefs and our personal/church finances. While most faith leaders agree that climate change is happening due in large part to the burning of fossil fuels, the Episcopal Priest of 25 years has discovered a hesitation for some churches…
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Catholic and Evangelical Christians Convene to Protect Our Children
Climate change is arguably the greatest threat facing our children today. The decisions we make regarding the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan, for example, will alter the world we leave for future generations. Still, the issue is more immediate than previously understood with over 4,000 premature deaths and 100,000 asthma attacks occurring annually due to…
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The Very Thing That Fuels Climate Denial May Be What Garners Climate Support
Climate Change is a difficult concept to comprehend, forcing many to rely on their value systems to determine their reaction to this critically important issue. Author Per Espen Stoknes shared, "If there's a conflict between the facts, so to speak, and the values that guide my life, then my values will win" While this values based…
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What If You Could Hear Climate Change?
Every effective communications strategy has symbols and climate change is not exempt from this tradition. They help us understand issues that often evade our comprehension due in part to the magnitude and complexity at which they operate. How do we understand the severity of melting icecaps when we have never experienced them? How do we understand the drastic rise in…
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3 Days, 350 Leaders, 1 Summit: Blessed Tomorrow Joins Sojourners for Social Justice
Do you know a leader inspired by faith who is making a difference for social justice? If so, then it's time to nominate them for exclusive admission to Sojourner's Summit: World Change Through Faith and Justice. We are proud to sponsor the historic event that will take place at The Catholic University of America on June 17-20,…
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Muslims Stamp Out Styrofoam for Ramadan
It's that time of year when Muslims around the world partake in the month long Islamic holiday of Ramadan. Every night, the daily fast is broken with Iftar, a gathering of people at mosque and homes around the world – meaning a lot of food that is often served on styrofoam materials. This year, Muslims…