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  • Building Regional Food Hubs: A Conference Connecting Healthy Food, Farms, and Communities

    The Methodist Theological School in Ohio is hosting a one day conference called "Building Regional Food Hubs". The event dedicated to the life and work of Patrick Kaufman on Friday, November 9th, 2018 in Delaware, Ohio. Attendees will learn from food system projects across Ohio, including in the Mansfield and Columbus area, and connect with food system practitioners from around the state. There will be a group of speakers including: Anna Haas, Local Food Connection in Cincinnati, Ohio, Piper Fernwey, Bon Appétit Management Company, Leslie Schaller, Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACENet), and Casey Hoy, The Ohio State University Initiative for Food and AgriCultural Transformation (InFACT). The registration fee is free for students and $10 for others.

  • Time for Living the Change

    Time for Living the Change is a global initiative between religious and spiritual communities to encourage local sustainability events and celebrations around the world. The goals of this event are to: align with faithful values, allow a future for all and take care of the Earth our home, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent waste and harm, send a strong message to others in communities and to decision-makers in businesses and governments, share and celebrate the people make in their own lives to allow a flourishing world for all, share stories of change, transformation, and regeneration, lift up leaders and sustainable solutions in our own community, learn from one another, and offer guidance around transitioning towards sustainable living.

  • Archdiocese of Cincinnati hosts Energy Summits today and tomorrow in Dayton and Cincinnati

    In response to Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home, The Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati, recently encouraged Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese to participate in one of two energy summits to promote “faithful sustainability” and best energy practices in church facilities and homes.

    From the event description on the website, “ The Archdiocesan office of Property Management and Real Estate, and office of Social Action invite pastors, business managers and facilities managers to join representatives from CCE, Duke Energy, EPA’s Energy Star and WaterSense and US Green Building Council in a half-day event where they can participate in no-cost efficiency programs. For many, they will be able to take action towards reducing energy use and lowering energy costs this same day“.

  • 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.

  • God’s Creation, Our Common Home

    The Bishop of Columbus, Bishop Campbell, will be presenting a series of speeches this March titled God’s Creation, Our Common Home. He will reflect on the encyclical, Laudato Si, which speaks of the relationship with God through creation. He will speak about social, environmental, and moral issues facing all creatures of God. He will also discuss the suffering caused by the opiate addiction crisis.

  • January 11 EPN Breakfast to Feature Home Energy Savings Information and Resources

    January’s Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) breakfast will highlight climate change and opportunities to save energy in your home. Professor Lonnie Thompson of OSU’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center will deliver a keynote talk, followed by several speakers offering assistance, examples and resources to help empower energy savings in your home, including:

    Megan Melby, Columbia Gas of Ohio

    Dr. Neocles Leontis, BGSU Professor of Chemistry, and member of Peace Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, OH

    Eric Romich, OSU Asst. Professor and Extension Field Specialist, Energize Ohio Signature Program

  • Congregation Tifereth Israel

    What: Congregation Tifereth Israel 2017 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend. Congregation Tefereth Israel will be sharing Judaism and Environmentalism/Sustainability this weekend.

    Where: 1354 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

    When: February 3rd, 5:30pm – 9:30pm & February 4th, 9:30am – 9:30pm

  • Climate Action Rally

    Today (4/20/16), I attended the Climate Action Rally that was held at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. This event was organized and ran by the Climate Action Coalition with help and sponsorship through organizations like Ohio Interfaith Power and Light as well as Simply Living. The Rally included different speakers about a “freeze” that has possibly been put on by the State of Ohio’s legislature in regards towards action surrounding climate change policy. The speakers represented a variety of religious backgrounds ranging from Judaism, Catholicism, and various sects of Christianity.

    Despite the difference in particular religious beliefs amongst the speakers, a common theme emerged around how we all had a moral responsibility towards taking actions in response to climate change. This theme resonated well with recent events in the field of religion and the environment with the most influential being Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment, Laudato si’. It is this Encyclical that sets the framework for not just Catholics to follow, but all people. Events like this Rally today show the support and efforts people have towards the not only religious beliefs but also environmental care.

  • Faith & Climate Action Day 2017

    Faith & Climate Action Day will be held on October 12th at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. There will be an interfaith prayer gathering from 11-11:45 AM then from 12 to 3 PM state legislators will be speaking on the importance of climate change.

  • 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.

  • Learning Exchange Workshop of Faith for Earth Initiative

    The Faith for Earth Initiative held a learning exchange workshop to open a conversation between 43 representatives from faith based organizations, governments, and the United Nations on the topic of the environment and faith. The three day workshop had the goal of giving leaders the resources to turn goals into environmental actions through a series of programs designed around youth and women, growing trees, and governance and policy. On the last day of the project, 5 trees were planted to symbolize the 5 continents involved coming together.

  • Honoring Tradition Keepers and Change Agents as Earth Day Turns 50

    As Earth Day turns 50 this year, The Faith for Earth Initiative will be hosting a workshop in collaboration with the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. The conversation will be about faith communities and their role in combating the environmental crisis while maintaining religious traditions. This event will be held over the communication program Zoom.

  • Caring for Climate: Beyond Denial and Despair

    "Caring for Climate: Beyond Denial and Despair " was a webinar held by the Mennonite Church USA that addresses climate change in association with the Center for Sustainable Solutions. The church recognizes that many people are still in denial about climate change, but that guidance from the ministry may be able to help raise awareness. The webinar has statements from environmental leaders, teachers, and pastors.

  • The Sacred Water Circle Gathering

    The Sacred Water Circle Gathering in 2014 was inspired by Indigenous teachings and spiritual leadership, and sought to connect people to the Earth and water through knowledge and awareness. The gathering included dance, song, and film showings during a Ceremony of Arts presentation. From the Faith and the Common Good website;

    "It was an exceptional highlight of the Gathering to hear young Anishinaabeg voices; something we plan to do lot more of as a community moving forward in action to protect sacred water for future generations".

  • Protecting Water and Your Place of Worship

    "Protecting Water and Your Place of Worship" is a webinar hosted by Faith and the Common Good with speakers Alix Taylor, Andrea Prazmowski, and Alan Coughlin. In the webinar, they discuss humanity’s relationship to the Earth and water. This webinar was held on November 18, 2015.

  • The Lausanne Global Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel

    The Lausanne Movement is meant to unite all evangelicals and to re-frame Christian missions in a world of political, economic, intellectual, and religious turmoil. The Lausanne Global Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel was a gathering to build on the creation care components of the Cape Town Commitment. There were theologians, church leaders, scientists and creation care practitioners present from twenty-six different countries.

  • Deep Green Faith: Holy Forest Kinship

    In September 2019, the Beecken Center and the Center for Religion and the Environment are offering a conference that approaches the connections of faith and ecology to trees and forests. Presenters include Matthew Sleeth, MD, Karen Kuers, PhD, Connie Keetle, and Robert Gottfried, PhD. This conference plans to investigate how trees natural interactions with the ecosystem around them and scripture’s engagement of trees may teach us how to live.

  • Cardinal Peter Turkson to present Laudato Si, the Pope's environmental encyclical letter

    The School of Environment and Natural Resources, the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and many other partners are pleased to announce the preliminary details of Cardinal Peter Turkson’s visit to Ohio State from Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2015. Information about the visit and related events can be found at the link below

  • OSU Creates Opportunity to Support Food Security Efforts in Ohio and Ghana

    In association with Cardinal Peter Turkson’s visit to OSU and his presentation with OSU President Michael Drake at Mershon Auditorium on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at 7:00pm, 100% of ticket proceeds will go towards supporting urban gardening projects in Columbus and in Accra, Ghana.

    If you would like to make a donation to support these projects beyond the donation made to reserve your ticket for the Nov. 2 event, please make donation checks payable to “The Ohio State University” and indicate on the memo line: “For Columbus-Ghana Urban Gardening Projects” and send checks to:

    The School of Environment and Natural Resources
    Ohio State University
    210 Kottman Hall
    2021 Coffey Rd.
    Columbus, OH 43210
    ATTN: Columbus-Ghana Donations

  • The Blessing of Bikes

    In recent history, a new event has been occurring all over the world. In an attempt to generate environmental awareness, various congregations of different faiths have encouraged their members to commute to church via bicycle. This movement has often been stimulated by a blessing of bikes ceremony. Special services have been held in churches and temples all over the world to bless the bikes, keep the cyclists safe, and remember those who have died in accidents.

    They are hosting a virtual blessing May 9th, 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic, details can be found on their website.

  • 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.

  • OSU Prepares to Host Earthkeeping Summit on Sept. 24, 2016

    On Saturday, September 24, 2016 The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) will co-host the 2016 Earthkeeping Summit with Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and multiple community and university partners. The Summit provides resources and inspiration for the creation care work of Ohio faith communities, and will be held at the Nationwide 4-H Center on OSU’s Columbus campus. Keynote speaker, Dr. Melanie L. Harris of Texas Christian University, will address the Summit’s themes of hope and renewal in environmental justice work, and panels and workshops will follow to highlight current examples of creation care work across Ohio faith communities.

  • Seven Congregations of Dominican Women Collaborate to Offer Sept. 10 Earth Stewardship Program in Columbus

    The Dominican Alliance Eco-Justice Committee is offering "Falling in Love with Earth Again" from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, September 10 at the Martin de Porress Center in Columbus, OH. In the words of the organizers, the program will provide various avenues to “remind us of who we are as a part of this living Earth and renew our embodied human selves. Spend time with others pondering, celebrating, and creating your loving connection with Earth.”

  • Hitzhusen to Deliver Lecture on Spirituality and Sustainability on Sept. 20 in Sylvania, OH

    The Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, an “educational consortium for environmental concerns” affiliated with Lourdes University in Sylvania, OH, will host Dr. Greg Hitzhusen to deliver a lecture on “Spirituality and Sustainability: Hope for All Creation” at the Franciscan Center from 7:30-9:00pm on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

    Attend this FREE public lecture hosted by S.A.V.E. – Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment.

    To read more about this event please click on the link below:

  • Today is registration deadline for Columbus Diocese Creation Care Conference on Oct. 8

    The Columbus Diocese is offering a day of reflection, inspiration, study, and sharing of resources to help Columbus area Catholic communities respond to Pope Francis’ environmental urgings in his recent encyclical, Laudato Si: Caring for Our Common Home. The conference: “Enlivened by Laudato Si’: We Care for our Common Home: Our practical response to care for God’s creation” will be held at the Martin De Porres Center in Columbus from 10am-2pm on Saturday, October 8.

    The conference will feature creation care team building sessions, spirituality and worship, education, sustainability information for energy savings, and advocacy to care for creation and the poor. Dr. Greg Hitzhusen of the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State will deliver a keynote address.