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Live from COP25 – Day Two

Day 2 at COP25 began with a plenary session giving an overview of the theme of the day – EarthDay.  This was a session very heavily influenced by scientific data. The first part was a presentation of the State of the Earth from the World Meteorological Organization. ...

Faith Principles for US Climate Policy

Sign on to Faith Principles for a “Green New Deal” click here to add your name The introduction of the Green New Deal resolution in the 116th Congress presents a profound moral opportunity. Collectively, we have the chance to respond to the ecological and...
A Cry of Despair and a Warning to Humanity

A Cry of Despair and a Warning to Humanity

Today, we took the day off from the COP and went to visit Auschwitz. We all thought it was very important to make that trip while we were in Poland. It was by far the coldest day since we have been here, and we were punked: none of us were dressed as warmly as we had...
Building a Spirit of Solidarity

Building a Spirit of Solidarity

In the poignant yet hopeful panel discussion “building a spirit of solidarity to overcome climate crisis” faith leaders from around the world urged us to pursue a higher consciousness that taps into our potential for compassion, service and community as we tackle...
A Prayer for Just Transition

A Prayer for Just Transition

by Avery Davis Lamb “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”   O God, creator of the wind and the sun, O God, creator of oil and...