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    Creation Care Webinars

    Webinars and presentations we have heard about that might be useful for you and your parish, school, or organization. ENJOY!

    Upcoming Presentations

    H-IPL Statewide Monthly Call

    January 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM (EST)
    from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light

    Gather to hear policy updates, meet H-IPL supporters from around the state, share success stories, work through Green Team challenges and opportunities, find out more about our Thriving Faith Communities Program and enjoy time learning from our special guests.

    RSVP / more details (external link)

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Book Launch: Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: Care for Our Common Home

    January 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM (EST)
    from USCCB, CCC, CADEIO

    A launch and discussion about the new book jointly published by the USCCB, Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers, and Catholic Climate Covenant.

    RSVP / more details (external link)

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    2021 Renewable Energy (Virtual) Lobby Day

    February 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM (EST)
    from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light

    Join fellow Hoosier from around the state promote care for creation virtually to state legislators.

    RSVP / more details (external link)

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Past Presentations

    Environmental Resilience Speaker Series: Jeremy Kranowitz of KIB – December 4, 2020
    from IU Environmental Resilience Institute

    Topic: If the Lord’s Willing and the River Don’t Rise
    This talk will focus on building a coalition of spiritual leaders in Indy to collectively work on improving environmental equity by drawing upon common religious obligations to care for the world around us.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs


    Food Matters: Creating More Just and Sustainable Food Systems – December 3, 2020
    from Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice

    The global pandemic disrupted supply chains and helped realize our dependence on far-off systems beyond our control. At the same time, there is more awareness of the unsafe and unjust conditions in which many food production workers labour and how systems of oppression continue to hold food insecurity in place for many communities.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Dr. Robert Bullard – Father of Environmental Justice – December 1, 2020
    from Emory University

    Emory Climate Talks presents Dr. Robert D. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books that address sustainable development, environmental racism, urban land use, industrial facility siting, community reinvestment, housing, transportation, climate justice, disasters, emergency response, and community resilience, smart growth, and regional equity.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Christmas, Consumerism, and Laudato Si (from 2016 – watch anytime) – November 25, 2020
    from Catholic Climate Movement

    Explore how today’s rampant consumerism, particularly evident during the Christmas season, is so harmful in all fronts: destroying our planet’s ecosystems, hurting the most vulnerable among us and future generations, and undermining our own spirituality.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Indianapolis and Climate Change – November 5, 2020
    from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute

    Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Indianapolis and Environmental Justice – October 12, 2020
    from IUPUI / Kheprw Institute

    Part of the Environmental Justice Seminar with critical conversations about climate change, pollution, and social justice. Readings at: https://anthropocenes.org/environmental-justice-seminar

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Walking in Faithful Citizenship and the ICC – October 10, 2020
    from Indiana Catholic Conference

    During this webinar, ICC’s Executive Director Angela Espada and Associate Director Alexander Mingus will discuss the important work of the ICC, how the faithful play a critical role in state and federal politics, and the US Conference of Catholic Bishop’s political guide, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 6 – A New Beginning – October 5, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.

    Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    I’m Catholic, How Should I Discern? Conscience, Discernment, and  Voting as an Act of Love – September 29, 2020
    from Catholic Climate Covenant

    The 3rd webinar in this series to assist Catholics in understanding the Church’s teaching on conscience and discernment as it relates to their vote ahead of the November 3rd U.S. general elections — and beyond, as our nation and planet face historic challenges that require Catholics to bring our values to the public square and help shape engagement for a better world. Speakers will discuss not only the importance of particular issues when discerning, but also candidate character and moral values.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 5 – No Land to Live On – September 28, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.

    Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 4 – Nonviolence for the Earth – September 21, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.

    Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 3 – Embarking on the Path of Dialogue – September 14, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth. Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Climate Change, Our Faith Values, and 2020 – September 14, 2020
    from Catholic Climate Covenant

    Second of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Green Team Summit 2020 – September 13, 2020
    from Faith in Place

    From Sept 13 – 17, join our Illinois neighbors for a virtual summit with FREE workshops nightly. Must register by 12pm CST each day to attend. Topics will connect the dots between the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and racial justice.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Laudato Si’ Retreat – September 12, 2020
    from Global Catholic Climate Movement

    A four hour online retreat to help participants embark in this journey of “ecological conversion”, to transform the way we relate to our Creator, all of Creation and our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.

    This is a 4 hour retreat where we will experience 3 moments inspired by the encyclical.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy


    Catholic Social Teaching, Politics, and the Fullness of Faith – September 10, 2020
    from Catholic Climate Covenant

    First of 5 in the series which aims to Understand how Catholic social teaching (CST) and creation care are essential to the fullness of faith and the Church’s mission; Facilitate courageous conversations about climate change and Catholic civic participation; Apply Catholic Social Teaching, including creation care, to form one’s conscience ahead of the 2020 elections.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 1 – A New Kind of Economy – September 7, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    “Jubilee for the Earth” is a podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth.

    Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Season of Creation Ecumenical Prayer Service – September 6, 2020
    from Ecumenism Metro Chicago / Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation

    To protect creation is to live Jesus’ message to love God and to love our neighbor! Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation urgently calls all people to a radical spiritual
    and ecological conversion.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy


    “Jubilee for the Earth”: Episode 2 – The Spirituality of Biodiversity – August 31, 2020
    from Missionary Society of St. Columban

    A podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban. We are a Society of priests and lay people who live and share the good news of the Gospel by working with those who are poor and exploited, including the earth. Over the course of six episodes, we’ll explore the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces. We’ll travel around the world to hear from Columbans who are working to renew the face of the Earth. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we hope that this podcast will help us all to see how caring for our common home is fundamental to our lives as people of faith and as global citizens.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Economy of Francesco on-life seminars – August 1, 2020
    from Economy of Francesco

    The Economy of Francesco, an initiative during the Laudato Si’ Anniversary year, organized an 11 webinar series “On-Life Seminars: moving towards a post-Covid better world” meant to explore some of the themes and challenges of today’s economy and integral ecology.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Using Energy Prudently – July 12, 2020
    from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light

    Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light presents a virtual workshop to learn how to save money,
    improve energy efficiency, and practice good stewardship at your congregation.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Sustainable Practices


    Breathing in a Time of Crises – June 29, 2020
    from Catholic Climate Covenant

    We are living in a time of multiple crises, all calling us to take action. In the summer of 2020, racism, a global pandemic, climate change, pollution, wildfires, and detained immigrants, are all crises that we must confront. How are these multiple crises connected? How do the words, “I can’t breathe” connect to our faith? How can the tools of mindfulness meditation and compassion drawn from our faith guide us in responding appropriately in constructive ways, so that the Earth and all beings may flourish?

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy


    Mesa Redonda de Obispos celebrando Laudato Si’ – June 23, 2020
    from USCCB

    Disfrute de esta conversación entre los obispos Jorge Rodríguez-Novelo, Oscar Cantú, Daniel Flores y Joseph Tyson, quienes reflexionan sobre el 5º aniversario de la encíclica Laudato Si’.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope – June 8, 2020
    from Global Catholic Climate Movement

    Hundreds of Christians came together on June 8 to learn how the global ecumenical family can better care for our common home this Season of Creation.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs


    Laudato Si’ Week Roundtable – May 20, 2020
    from USCCB

    Archbishop Paul Coakley, Bishop Robert Barron, and Bishop Robert McElroy discuss Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ as the Church worldwide celebrated the 5th anniversary of the document’s publication.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Going Carbon Neutral: How to Reach Our Goal to Care for God’s Creation – September 10, 2019
    from ecoAmerica

    (1 hour) This webinar by Green Chalice shares success stories, guidance, and tools to achieve carbon neutrality for congregations through the organizations Blessed Tomorrow, Creation Justice Ministries and Interfaith Power and Light.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Sustainable Practices


    Why did Pope Francis declare a climate emergency? – September 4, 2019
    from Global Catholic Climate Movement

    Explore the scientific and theological reasons to declare a climate emergency, the imperative for Catholics around the world to address the climate crisis as a response to the Pope’s call.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching


    Climate Change in Indiana – July 24, 2019
    from Purdue Climate Change Research Center

    Melissa Widhalm of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center present on Climate Change in Indiana at the ArchIndy Living Laudato Si’ Sustainability Pilot Program Workshop on July 24, 2019.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Climate Change Basics


    Creating Sacred Grounds Webinars – May 1, 2017
    from National Wildlife Federation

    Videos from the National Wildlife Federation on different ways to green your grounds (stormwater runoff, planting strategies, and more) and testimonials from other congregations.

    Recorded link

    Filed under: Sustainable Practices


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      2021 Important Dates

      May 24: 6th anniversary of the release of Laudato Si’, Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year ends
      Sept 1 – Oct 4: Season of Creation

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      What’s New

      • Book Launch: Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: Care for Our Common Home January 12, 2021
      • GCCM Monthly 2021 Calendar January 6, 2021
      • 2021 Renewable Energy (Virtual) Lobby Day December 30, 2020
      • H-IPL Statewide Monthly Call December 30, 2020

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