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What is “Climate-informed Ministry”? This faith-based approach is borne out of an awareness that humanity is never separate from the environment. It acknowledges and prioritizes the current impacts of climate change on individuals and local communities and prepares for climate-related events. Some key principles include:- Reading sacred scriptures and texts with a “green lens”
- Emphasizing connection and community
- Building and growing community partnerships, including with farms and local businesses
- Working against environmental injustice
- Telling hope-filled climate stories.
This type of ministry addresses issues like protection of the land and water, increased food prices, threats to vulnerable people, climate-induced migration, and psychological crises related to climate stress. By integrating climate awareness regularly into sermons and classes, offering counseling and other opportunities to process climate anxiety, and creating community-focused initiatives, climate-informed ministries aim to build resilience and meet the evolving needs of their communities amidst rapidly changing environmental conditions.
At this special “Faith Field Day,” you’ll have an opportunity to begin your exploration of Climate-informed Ministry. The time will include:
- 6 short presentations on topics such as dealing with eco-anxiety, environmental ethics, environmental justice issues in Iowa, and what resilience can look like for a congregation like yours.
- A Q&A session with the panelists
- An opportunity to tour the building and grounds of the “greenest church in Iowa.” It’s an amazing space, and you’ll definitely be inspired to think anew about your own location, building, and opportunities!
The event is free, though donations to Iowa Interfaith Power & Light are welcome. Bring a group from your congregation and start dreaming together!
Learn more & register at https://iowaipl.org/climate-informed-ministry
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Unitarian Universalist Society, 2355 Oakdale Rd, Coralville, IA 52241-9709, United States,Coralville, Iowa
