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  • Columbus Diocese 150th Anniversary Tree Planting

    In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Columbus, they are encouraging all parishes to plant at least one tree in recognition of the historic milestone. The commitment should be done before April 22nd, Earth Day, when Bishop Cambpell will celebrate Mass to recognize the anniversary. The Diocese is also offering a Blessing of a Tree that can be downloaded.

  • Giving Back to the Community on Earth Day 2016

    This year on April 22 for Earth Day, many organizations are working in conjunction with Metro Parks Officials to clean up five parks within the Columbus area. Leaders hope to encourage involvement of congregations within local communities. A day of services can be a great teaching moment as well as an opportunity to give back.

  • The Diocese of Southern Ohio: Earth Day Video

    Reverend Thomas Breidenthal, Bishop of The Diocese of Southern Ohio gave an Earth Day message from a butterfly garden by St. Johns Town street in Columbus. He reminds the audience of the privilege and responsibility that comes with caring for the earth, noting also that Earth Day is the only secular holiday that is observed around the world.

  • Profile: Kamara Willoughby

    Kamara Willoughby is a lifetime resident of Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in the Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church and was a believer in God and his creation of the earth. Though Kamara no longer attends that church she still considers it home. Kamara always had a passion for people. Even as a young lady she created various activities, with the help of her mother, for the kids in her neighborhood which at the time was Winchester Station. She also loved nature. She spent a lot of time outside as a kid and was able to ride her bike on the trail near her home when she got older. There was a creek near her house and along with friends and family they would sneak down and play in the creek and look for different things that they didn’t see on the playground and was in awe by nature.

    Kamara attended Metro High School and they went on a lot of field trips and one particular trip to Camp Lazarus is where she learned about the career field of Environmental Science. She attended Columbus State Community College (CSCC) to receive her Associates of Science degree and there she helped start the Cougars for the Community volunteer club. Through this club and her job with the Peer Advocates in the Connect 2 Complete program she wanted to engage people with nature. She is now attending The Ohio State University at the School of Environment and Natural Resources. She was Majoring in Environmental Science and because of her experiences at CSCC and her involvement in her neighborhood she switched her major to Environmental Economic Development and Sustainability (EEDS). She now gets the best of both worlds.

    In her neighborhood, Milo-Grogan, she is an Area Commissioner and a member of the Milo-Grogan Civic Association. Each group holds monthly meetings to discuss revitalization plans for the neighborhood. They are currently working on housing plans, job plans and engaging neighbors in community clean-ups. The Civic Association is working on a community garden where people can sit and enjoy the scenery, hold various activities and harvest produce from the raised beds.

    “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

    “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” ~Mother Teresa

    “To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” ~Douglas Adams

  • 50th Earth Day Observance with Global Religious and Indigenous Leaders

    A webinar to observe the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day will begin at 10:30 am CDT on April 21st, 2020. This event is hosted by the Parliament of World's Religions, the Earth Day Network, and Faith for Earth at UN Environment. Opening remarks will be by Faith for Earth and the Parliament of World’s Religions. Then, the following presenters will speak: Gopal Patel - Director of the Bhumi Project; Hellen Mugo – representative of the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa; Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim - Environmental activist working on behalf of her people, the Mbororo in Chad; Lauren Van Ham - Interfaith minister and Climate Action Coordinator at United Religions Initiative; Lyla June - Native American environmental scientist, doctoral student, from the Diné (Navajo) community; and Mirele Goldsmith – Founder of the Jewish Earth Alliance.
    Register at the link below.

  • Earth Day Blessings from around the World: A Climate Prayer Map

    The Parliament of World's Religions has curated a world map of YouTube videos of Climate Prayers for Earth Day 2020. See link below.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Chief Phil Lane Jr.

    Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares a prayer over Earth Day on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. He opens his prayer by referring to his audience as members of the human family, we are all united. He continues on to recognize how the Earth is the foundation of our lives, "From her we are born, and from her will we return." Our job on Earth is to understand the natural laws that govern our lives. The Dakota People recognize water as life, and as we pray, water will cleanse us. He closes the prayer for Earth Day with, " I stand responsible before the Creator for my words and actions," calling for ecological responsibility and care for the planet.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Chris Peters

    Christopher Peters, the President and CEO of the 7th Generation Fund and Chair of the Parliaments Indigenous Peoples Task Force, welcomes people of all traditions to come together in honoring the Earth through a Youtube video on the Parliament of the World's Religions' channel . He shares a brief message recognizing the Earth as the way in which all people are connected.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Deborah Sanchez, Joanna Sanchez, & Cristina Gonzales

    Deborah Sanchez, secretary of the 7th Generation Fund, and Joanna Sanchez and Cristina Gonzales, of the Chumash Nation, unite to sing a traditional song over the Earth as Earth Day turns 50 on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. Deborah Sanchez offers a prayer to the Creator and asks for guidance for us and protection for the lands and waters.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Jason Kelly

    Jason Kelly, a Mutthi Mutthi spokesperson from Australia, addresses Earth Day with a prayer on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel. He states that it has always been the way of indigenous peoples to have a responsibility to the land and each other, and that everything is connected. He closes his brief message with a statement that we should all be caring for one another, and that Mother Nature will care for us in return.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ben Bowler

    Ben Bowler, Executive Director at Unity Earth, appears on the Parliament of the World's Religions Youtube channel to offer a message for Earth Day's celebration. He prays for unity of the human family and for us to gain a new appreciation for our planet. He hopes the 50th Anniversary will raise awareness for environmental concern and he encourages people to take on environmental responsibility, and to become stewards of our beloved Earth.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Rocky Dawuni

    Rocky Dawuni, a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Environment for Africa, speaks on The Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel and offers encouragement for the human family to make the decision to save the planet and restore it. It is our job as tenders to the planet to take care of it for future generations. He calls on all tribes and families to "rise and stand" for the Earth and each other.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Mussie Hailu

    Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Director of Global Partnerships of the United Religions Initiative, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message to care for Earth as we would like to be cared for in return. He calls for us to recognize how Mother Earth has sustained us and that we should treat all living things with compassion.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

    His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle- Selassie, President Crown Council of Ethiopia, appears on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a wish that Earth Day 2020 is filled with peace and love and solidarity to make the Earth a better place.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Rabbi Gabriel Hagai

    Rabbi Gabriel Hagai, faculty member of the Catholic University of Paris, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel and encourages bringing peace, consciousness, and solidarity to Earth Day. His message highlights the importance of clean water and how water is more important to people than oil and gas, and with a lack of clean water human beings and nature suffer. He prays for change and peace on Earth.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Haji Syed Salman Chishty

    Haji Syed Salman Chishty, chairman of the Chishty Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a greeting of peace to the human family,. He prays over Earth Day for noble intentions and heart to heart connections between people and unconditional love. He hopes that we bring unconditional love to our every day lives and the people we serve.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Anil Trigunayat

    Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, of the Vivekananda International Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World Religions' Youtube channel with a message about Earth Day. He believes that everything is connected and that we must work together to preserve the Earth.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham

    Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham speak on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message of thanks to those who are doing their part to save the planet. They are actively mobilizing and working for the betterment of the planet and appreciate those who are doing their part as well.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Grand Master Hun Yuan

    Grand Master Hun Yuan, from the Hsien Fo Temple, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions Youtube channel about the importance of including the Earth's environment in education. Because of the values we place on the economy and technology, the environment is in danger. We should be rethinking how we treat it and what we can be doing to help the planet. He says that the best thing about religion is love and peace, and it is the answer to preserving the world.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi

    His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of he Al Ihsan Charity Association, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with words from the Qur'an for Earth Day. He closes his message by saying that we are responsible for the Earth, and that it belongs to the Creator, not just to us.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Tawfiq Halabi

    Tawfiq Halabai, Head of the Union of Druze Imams at the Ministry of Interior in the State of Israel, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel, and expresses love and respect for all people practicing different religions as they gather for Earth Day. He advocates for peace and love for the Earth and all people and animals in it.

  • “Mama Earth Needs Better Loving”

    In an opinion article for the Columbus Dispatch, Suzette Martinez Sandring offered a faith-inspired reflection on Earth Day 2019 that considers the necessity of change in our attitude and action toward the rest of creation.

  • Earth Day Network

    The Earth Day Network is an organization with a mission to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement. As they continue forward with their mission of building the world’s largest environmental movement, they recognize that faith leaders have been a driving force behind some of the most important social movements. They provide a plethora of resources to guide faith leaders and faith communities in their efforts of stewardship of the planet.

  • Anamchara Faith Community Celebrates Earth Day 2016

    This year, the Anamchara Faith Community will be providing an Earth Day celebration in the woods at Bernheim Forest in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The service will include biblical passages that give honor to the importance of trees, with the plan to plant at least one during this time. This service will draw from different faiths and cultures, ranging from the Catholic faith to Native American customs and traditions.

  • Iowa Interfaith Leaders and Earth Day 2016

    A group of religious leaders met at the Iowa statehouse today to discuss a call for action on climate change. The event was organized by Reverend Susan Hendershot Guy, the executive director of Iowa Interfaith Power and Light. Regardless of the political debate between the two parties regarding climate change, Gerald Sorokin of the University of Iowa Hillel Foundation said he and the other faith leaders at the capitol that day can find some consensus on the issue.