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  • Global Interfaith Wash Alliance

    Founded by UNICEF, The Global Interfaith Wash Alliance is a coalition of different faiths. Their goal is to provide access to safe drinking water as well as spread knowledge of sanitation to people all around the world. They are achieving this goal by working together with faith leaders who can help spread this information much more effectively than any other group could.

  • Black Churches Turning Green

    African American faith communities are demonstrating how important environmental issues are. These minority congregations are becoming more sustainable in the hopes of helping to reduce the effects of climate change. They are an inspiring group, seeking to make a difference in their communities.

  • Karenna Gore Speaks on Faith Communities and the Environment

    Karenna Gore, the director of the Center for Earth Ethics at the Union Theology Seminary was recently interviewed on the morning news segment, Ethics Matter. She and Stephanie Sy, the interviewer, discussed everything that is happening with faith communities and the environment. They discuss the bible, what past religious leaders did not do in regards to environmental stewardship, and how things have changed to be what they are today.

  • Earth Keeper Day

    Earth Keeper Day is celebrated in Southern Africa by people and parishes from South African countries including Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and South Africa. It is a day for people to reflect on the earth and give thanks. The youth of these churches come together to pray, learn about the earth, and participate in activities to clean the environment. Various leaders in the community come and give presentations as well as lead discussions on how to create a positive impact on the environment.

  • Green Muslims

    Green Muslims is a resource for the Muslim community. It hopes to teach people about the environment and how to care for it. It also hopes to reach out and connect different people in a common cause of environmental stewardship.

  • Buddhism and the Environment

    Buddhist beliefs, at their core, line up with environmental stewardship.

  • Using Religion to Teach Sustainability

    Almost all religions share some common roots and bonds. A program called Teaching and Learning For a Sustainable Future is helping to show people how faith can be used to promote and advocate for sustainable living by living within religious teachings.

  • Engaged Organizations: Earth Charter Initiative

    The earth charter initiative was created to help engage communities on sustainability all around the world. This includes engaging religious communities.

  • Engaged Organizations: National Religious Partnership for the Environment

    This is a network of 4 major religious coalitions. They seek to preserve the planet by providing outlets and resources for anyone and everyone.

  • Engaged Organizations: Maryknoll

    Maryknoll is a Catholic non-profit mission movement comprised of four organizations: Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, Maryknoll Sisters, Maryknoll Lay Missioners, and Maryknoll Affiliates. Each organization sponsors mission trips. In addition to supporting sustainable development and environmental service trips, Maryknoll has trips related to Health Care, Human Rights, Education, and more.

  • United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Ministries

    "From the birth of the environmental justice movement in the 1980s to the local ministries of churches throughout the country today, the United Church of Christ has been making a profound difference in caring for God’s creation. Learn more about our history, the Creation Justice Church program, Earth Day resources, the Pollinator newsletter, Creation Justice Webinars, and the work of the UCC Council for Climate Justice."

  • Columbus/Central Ohio Resources

    The following links are to different resources and links regarding religion and the environment in central Ohio.

    Diocese of Columbus Resources:

    Diocese of Columbus for Care for Creation Website

    Catholic Diocese of Columbus: Creation Care Guide

    Columbus Diocese 150th Anniversary Tree Planting

    The Catholic Times: The Diocese of Columbus News Source

    Other Columbus Resources:

    Columbus Church Earns Green Spot and Energy Star Certification

    Columbus Catholic School becomes Designated GreenSpot School

    Columbus bonds with Ghana sister city through agriculture project

    Columbus YMCA Youth Engage in 4-H Urban Gardening Program for Cultural Exchange with Youth in Accra, Ghana

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

    Learn More about Climate Change in Ohio

    God’s Creation, Our Common Home

    Events in Columbus:

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

    Laudato Si’ in Columbus: Bishop Campbell Regales OSU Students with Historical Overview of Catholic Tradition

  • Creation Care Column

    The Creation Care Column is a weekly column by Elliott Bush that is posted through St. Stephens Episcopal Church's (Columbus) website. Here Bush discusses current environmental events, tips for living a sustainable life, and much more all in the name of caring for God's creation. Bush also provides a wide array of environmental sources to allow readers to continue their education on their own. For example, in one of the most recent posts, Bush speaks about changes in plastic pollution efforts and encourages readers to check out Katherine Hayoe's weekly newsletter or Green America to find out more information.

  • WWOOF: Christian nonprofit residential ministry perched atop the Ozark Mountains

    “Perched atop the Ozark Mountains on 101 acres of forest, pasture, rocky bluffs, and old logging trails, we are a rustic Christian nonprofit residential ministry in need of help with the development of planning stages of a 30 acre campus with proposed cabins for housing, a reception lodge, Creator’s Workshop, dining hall, stables, organic garden, vineyard, fruit grove, petting farm, and saw mill. In short, we are a ministry that leans toward sustainability. We are a ranch, not an income-producing farm.”

  • Faith for Earth Initiative

    "Promoting faith leadership, faith-based organizations and communities as custodians of far-reaching, value-based perspectives on environmental sustainability.

    Religion and spirituality hold tremendous wisdom for the protection and conservation of our earth, inspiring both religious and secular actors to advocate for stronger political will and lead by example. Find out why faith and environment matters.

    A three-pronged approach drives this Initiative:
    Strengthening partnership with faith-based organization’s leadership for policy impact;
    Greening faith-based organization’s investments, operations and assets; and
    Establishing an accessible knowledge-based support system using faith scripts and scientific evidence."

  • Marianist Environmental Education Center

    "The Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC) is an environmental education community in the Catholic tradition. In Mary's hope-filled spirit, we preserve and act in communion with the land and educate other communities in sustainability through ecology-based simple living, social justice and spirituality."

  • MLK Day 2024

    "ServeOhio Funds 19 Statewide Service Projects Taking Place in celebration of MLK Day

    These grants support more than 1,300 volunteers engaging in local community service projects across fifteen Ohio cities

    ServeOhio, the Governor-appointed commission on service and volunteerism, announces grant awards to support 19 local Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects throughout January totaling more than $25,000. Much like Dr. King’s legacy, these grants will help nonprofits across the state improve their communities through service and volunteer activities. The grants will fund service projects in fifteen Ohio cities led by more than 1,300 volunteers.

    Each project commits to bringing volunteers together to create or improve community assets or infrastructure and supports local community engagement and impact. Additionally, every project includes an education component based on Dr. King’s message of peace, unity, and service to create long-term, sustainable change.

    ServeOhio awards these grants with support from the American Electric Power Foundation. Each grant totals between $250 - $1,500."

  • Congregational Solar Resources

    "This is a great time to put solar on your church, synagogue, mosque, or other faith community property with the new federal funding available for nonprofits through the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s like a sale on solar, a 30% discount! The 1300 IPL congregations listed in the directory below have the combined capacity of 105 Megawatts of solar – approaching the amount of FaceBook, the 10th largest commercial user. Save on your energy bill and have more for your mission. Read below to find out how to fund solar on your church building, find a solar installer, and get an award."

  • The Kirkmont Memories Project

    "The Kirkmont Memories Project is my Capstone project for my senior year at The Ohio State University. I originally came up with the idea in 2020, while I was working on Summer Staff at Kirkmont Center and hearing so many interesting stories about the history of camp. I wish that I had done what I wanted to do at the time, which was to sit down with Buzz Reed, press record, and ask him everything he knows about Kirkmont. When I entered into my final semester at Ohio State, I was assigned to create a lasting change within a community through acts of leadership. All I could think of was that idea of sitting with a friend of Kirkmont, listening to their stories about what Kirkmont means to them, and using that knowledge to help create more memories for the future of camp. I created a plan to interview and survey as many Kirkmont alumni and friends as possible to find a collective story of the history of camp and hear about different perceptions of the value of camp, what camp means to them, and what we see for our future. After reaching out to alumni via Facebook, I've had the privilege of collecting over 30 amazing stories! I loved getting to spend time learning more about alumni who I've looked up to for years, as well as folks who I got to know better. Reading through my notes one after another while creating this website has brought up so many emotions and memories of my own experience, and I hope that as you view this project you can also feel some of that nostalgia and appreciation for our Kirkmont family."

  • Religion and Environmentally-Induced Displacement

    The goal of this project is to enhance people's understanding of the religious response to environmental displacement in Latin America. This database includes a list of past workshops and public events related to the subject as well as relevant documentaries on the topic.

  • Community Grower's Network

    "The Community Growers’ Network is an initiative for Columbus-based Urban Farmers and Gardeners who steward a fresh food culture in their own neighborhoods. The Community Growers’ Network (CGN) focuses on communities which are food deserts/apartheids. The project is designed to build food system resilience by investing in the capacities of Urban Growers with various experience levels."

  • Plant With Purpose

    Plant With Purpose works to restore forests by planting trees in the most devastated and vulnerable parts of the world. They do this because they view the issues of global poverty and environmental damage as interconnected.

  • A Jewish Response to Environmental Stewardship: LEEDing the Way

    The article highlights Temple Israel of Minneapolis's achievement of LEED Gold Certification, reflecting their commitment to sustainability through a multi-year renovation project. This accomplishment aligns with their Jewish values, particularly the principle of Pikuach Nefesh, which emphasizes protecting life and the environment. The synagogue's efforts extend beyond their building to include community-wide initiatives such as climate action resource fairs and partnerships with environmental organizations. Their ongoing commitment to sustainability is showcased through continuous improvements and active participation in broader climate justice movements.

  • Engaged Organizations: Saint Kateri Conservation Center

    Saint Kateri Conservation Center decribe their various ecological program offerings on their website:

    "The Saint Kateri Conservation Center offers a faith-based program to inspire Catholics and others to restore yards, gardens, schools, farms, parks, forests, rivers, and wetlands into healthy habitats for people and wildlife. We do this close to home, where we live and work.

    The Saint Kateri Habitat Program encourages individuals, parishes, schools, religious orders, and working landowners to restore their natural homes in a way that praises God and fosters a greater connection between people and nature. "

  • Engaged Organizations: General Board of Global Ministries

    General Board of Global Ministries discuss their vision and span of their work on their website. Their areas of impact run the gamut for a multitude of environmental and social justice issues:

    "Connection is at the core of our work. Global Ministries connects The United Methodist Church, its people and congregations to partner with others engaged in God’s global work, which takes place in a variety of settings, countries and cultures.

    Global Ministries works through missionaries and partners in more than 60 countries around the world. "