Webinars and presentations we have heard about that might be useful for you and your parish, school, or organization. ENJOY!
Past Presentations
Wednesdays in 2020 – Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – December 15, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation is a weekly event hosted by the Global Catholic Climate Movement to come together with the GCCM community for short reflections, 15 – 20 minute guided meditation, brief sharing, and closing prayer. Register to receive the ongoing link.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
Climate Change and the American Religion – November 10, 2021
from Peter Thuesen and the IUPUI Senior Academy
Climate change is real, and the danger is urgent. Can religion contribute to meaningful change, or are the main solutions political? Join Peter Thuesen, author of Tornado God, to discuss one of the biggest challenges of our time.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Regenerative Ag Forum: Next Steps for Soil Health & Climate Mitigation – November 6, 2021
from Multiple
(In person, Haubstadt, IN) – Open to all farmers, landowners & partners interested in improving soil health, reducing crop costs & fertilizer run-off, building resilience to extreme weather events, & moderating climate change. Organized by our friend down south, Caroline Nellis.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
2021 Faith Climate Summit (H-IPL) – October 10, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
An in-person (Teter Retreat and Organic Farm) and and online event with keynote speaker, sharing among diverse faith groups, live music and food trucks.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
ArchIndy Green Mass 2021 – September 28, 2021
from Our Lady of Lourdes
Recording of the 2021 ArchIndy Green Mass celebrated by Father Rick Ginther at Our Lady of Lourdes in Indianapolis during the Season of Creation.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
Planet in Crisis: What are the Root Causes & Solutions? – September 8, 2021
from Columban Center for Advocacy and Outreach
Signs of crisis are happening for everyone to see. But how did we get here – what are the “root causes” of this crisis – and how can we change course in order to build a more joyful, sustainable future?
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part IIII – September 2, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Fr. Christopher Droste and Creation Care Commission member Laura Sheehan will discuss Laudato Si in Indiana.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ONLINE DIALOGUE IN CELEBRATION OF THE Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME – September 1, 2021
from CADEIO
A dialogue on the guide which offers insights into how Catholics can bring the riches of the Catholic theological tradition to ecumenical and interreligious discussions and actions that uphold the dignity and sanctity of our environment.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Season of Creation Training: How to Engage Our Church Leaders for Climate Action – August 31, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
How should you approach your bishop, priest, and other church leaders on climate and care for creation issues? Learn key steps, get simple engagement resources to use now!
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part III – August 26, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Fr. Terry Ehrman , C.S.C. will discuss Ecological Education and Action related to Chapters 5&6 of Laudato Si’.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’: Part II – August 19, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Sr. Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick, OSB, and Sarah Mundell discuss the Church’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, in part 2 of a 4 part series on the social doctrine of the Church.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
ICC Series on Laudato Si’ – Part 1 – August 12, 2021
from Indiana Catholic Conference
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and Dr. Phil Sakimoto discuss the Church’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, in part 1 of a 4 part series on the social doctrine of the Church.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching, Climate Justice & Advocacy
Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, divestment from fossil fuels and mining for Catholic Institutions – July 26, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Discussion of the the IEA Net Zero by 2050 Roadmap, commissioned by the International Energy Agency (IEA), first divestment legislation in Main (the USA), Vatican and discuss a pathway for Catholic community to end fossil fuels globally and in the countries of a Global South and shift every Catholic institution onto a renewable and low carbon path.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Laudato Si’ and the U.S. Catholic Church Conference – July 13, 2021
from Creighton University and the Catholic Climate Covenant
Videos from the three day event from July 13-15 to convene, equip, and inspire Catholics who can more deeply integrate Laudato Si’ and its climate change teaching into the U.S. Church.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Seeds of Hope for Our Planet: Thomas Berry and the Great Work – June 24, 2021
from JustFaith Ministries
Fr. Joe Mitchell will focus on how we can respond to Pope Francis’ call to “Care for Our Common Home.” Inspired by the wisdom of Thomas Berry, known as one of the great religious ecological thinkers of the 20th century, this presentation will explore the Great Work of our time: how to make a transition from a period of human devastation of the Earth to a period when humans would recognize the sacredness of all creation and find their place within the web of life.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Sustainability Champions – Part 1 – June 23, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
In this first gathering of the series focused on sustainability leaders, listen and learn about the amazing and inspiring work being done by Molly Sutter, Caretaker, Bethlehem Farm; Lorrie Heber, Director, White Violet Center for Eco- Justice – Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; Matthew Jones, Farm and Outreach Coordinator, Little Portion Farm.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Refugee Lens Investing – June 17, 2021
from Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative
Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative’s monthly community forum for June will focus on Refugee Lens Investing – the deployment of capital toward refugees and the communities hosting them.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Stepping Forward for the Global Common Good (Workshop 1: Global Rules, Local Solutions) – June 12, 2021
from EcoJesuit
Ecojesuit launches Stepping Forward for a Global Common Good, a workshop series to promote the urgency of understanding and participating in the COP26 process.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Global Laudato Si’ Monthly Prayer Gathering – June 2021 – June 4, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
A prayer gathering to feel inspired and connected, and to support each other as this movement keeps working for climate justice and ecological conversion all over the world. One continent will be featured each month. The rotating of hosts will give us all a chance to learn more about that part of the world as the music, creation’s song, and the cry of creation all will hail from the host region. The prayer gatherings also will feature guest speakers and an interactive prayer with movement members from every corner of the globe.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
What is a spirituality of biodiversity? – May 19, 2021
from Columban Center for Advocacy & Outreach
Join the Columban Center for Advocacy & Outreach and Anna Robertson, Director of Youth and Young Adult Mobilization for Catholic Climate Covenant, to discuss the urgency of reconnecting our appreciation of nature with our everyday faith.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Dialogue on Energy and Fossil Fuels: Global Catholic Divestment – May 19, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
An online dialogue during Laudato Si’ Week to raise awareness about the role of energy and fossil fuels in the crisis of our common home, including health impacts, while bringing attention to the Vatican’s divestment guidelines and the largest faith and Catholic divestment commitment to date.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Laudato Si’ Dialogue on Education – May 18, 2021
from Global Catholic Climate Movement
Leaders from renowned institutions across the globe will share practical experiences about how they use Laudato Si’ to inspire students, and they’ll offer tips to other institutional leaders seeking to do the same in their part of the world.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Action Team May Virtual Conference – May 15, 2021
from Citizen’s Climate Lobby Catholic Action Team
CCL’s Catholic Action Team invites you to our very first virtual CCL Catholic Conference marking the sixth anniversary of the release of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. With special messages from Bishop John Stowe from the Diocese of Lexington, Bishop Robert McElroy from the Diocese of San Diego, and Jose Aguto from Catholic Climate Covenant.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Earth Day Webinar: Energy Audits, RECs, Compost, and Native Plants – April 27, 2021
from St. John Neumann Church, Virginia
Four short presentations offered by Care for Our Common Home Ministry at St. John Neumann Church in Virginia.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Caring for Tomorrow, Today – April 24, 2021
from Tri-State Creation Care Annual Conference
Featuring Judy O’Bannon, former First Lady of Indiana and Nana Firman, Senior Ambassador for GreenFaith. Tri-State Creation Care is an interfaith group based in southern Indiana.
Filed under: Other Creation Care Programs
Creation Care and Migration – April 22, 2021
from ArchIndy Catholic Charities Social Concerns in partnership with Creation Care Ministry
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Explore the relationship between Care for God’s Creation, Migrants, and You with discussion on the Vatican’s recent booklet “Pastoral Orientations on Climate Displaced Persons.”
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Catholics and Creation Care – April 22, 2021
from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, South Carolina
With Dr. Catherine Wright, author of a recently published a practical guide on Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Restoring Our Earth: Preventing and Managing Food Waste – April 22, 2021
from Indiana Recycling Coalition
Here’s some food for thought—have you ever considered the role food waste plays in the circular economy? Or how organic materials can nourish the soil we use to grow crops? Or how about what we can actually do with excess food? Food waste is a BIG problem, but your friends at the IRC are here to help you understand what you can do about it.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
Biodiversity Webinar: The Road to COP15 – April 20, 2021
from Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development and others
The Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development and GCCM, REPAM, REBAC, RAOEN, CIDSE, CYNESA, ISVUMI, Columbans, LISTEN, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, UISG and Parliament of World Religions invite you to join this conversation on biodiversity with Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson, Dr. Jane Goodall, and other community leaders.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Film Screening: The Condor and the Eagle – April 20, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
A screening and panel discussion of The Condor and the Eagle, a film highlighting how indigenous peoples and communities of color are protecting their peoples, and the air, land, waters, and beings upon which they depend and hold sacred, from profound threats.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Bilingual Earth Week Mass – April 17, 2021
from Archdiocese of San Diego
Join Most Rev. Robert W. McElroy, Bishop of San Diego for a bilingual Earth Week Mass to thank our creator for all his gifts on Saturday, April 17, at 2 pm. Pacific. The mass will be held at St. James Parish in Solana Beach, CA, and also livestreamed.
Filed under: Prayer, Songs, and Liturgy
Beyond Laudato Si’: Embracing the Challenge of Franciscan Eco-Spirituality in the Age of Pope Francis – April 14, 2021
from Gonzaga University
To the mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day and conclude the year-long 5th anniversary celebration of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on climate change and environmental ethics, Laudato Si’, Gonzaga welcomes Daniel P. Horan, OFM, Ph.D.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
How Catholic Sisters are Helping to Save the Earth — and You Can Too – April 13, 2021
from EarthBeat and Global Sisters Report
Catholic Sisters have long been involved in efforts to protect the environment, address climate change and care for creation. Sr. Sheila Kinsey brings a global view from her vantage point in Rome on how sisters around the world are effecting positive change. Sr. Melinda Roper will share the grassroots efforts of her teamwork with local communities in the particularly sensitive eco-environment of Darién, Panama. Join us for a special hour-long conversation moderated by EarthBeat Editor Barbara Fraser and GSR Editor Gail DeGeorge for insights and inspiration by these sisters on the some of the pressing needs of our planet, how sisters are making a difference – and you can too.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Catholic Social Tradition Conference – March 25, 2021
from University of Notre Dame
A conference with various sessions from March 25-April 3rd. Presentations include “Justice for the Earth” and “The Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the Poor”.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Congregation Energy Conservation – March 24, 2021
from H-IPL
Learn valuable energy efficiency strategies for your congregational buildings.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
2nd Tuesdays Lunch & Learn – Ecospirituality in Action – March 9, 2021
from Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Join FSPA every second Tuesday of 2021 for a series exploring FSPA’s commitment to ecological education, one of the seven Laudato Si’ goals. Each Lunch & Learn will feature new topics of ecological advocacy presented by speakers who will inspire us to care for all of creation.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Online dialogue in celebration of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook – February 23, 2021
from CADEIO
On online discussion of the new guidebook jointly published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Association of Diocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Officers, and Catholic Climate Covenant.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice, Part 2 – February 22, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Part 2 in the series with leaders in environmental and economic justice from across the country.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Sustainable Suppers: What We Eat Can Change the World (no, really) – February 18, 2021
from The Boston Catholic Climate Movement
Now that you’ve changed your light bulbs, it’s time to change your lunch!! Did you know that the food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions? Make your Lenten fast count. Join the Boston Catholic Climate Movement in a delicious way to counteract climate change from field to fork.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
2021 Renewable Energy (Virtual) Lobby Day – February 5, 2021
from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light
Join fellow Hoosier from around the state promote care for creation virtually to state legislators.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
A Laudato Si’ Focus on Environmental Justice (Part 1) – January 21, 2021
from Catholic Climate Covenant
Dr. Catherine Wright will unpack the meaning of environmental justice and how Catholic Social Teaching (in particular Laudato Si’) gives us a helpful lens to view and act on this important issue. Veronica Coptis will present on respectful collaboration with area residents living with the daily impacts of fossil fuel extraction, to improve oversight of and accountability for fossil fuel extraction and use, and protect public and environmental health.
The second part of the series will be scheduled in February.
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filed under: Catholic Social Teaching
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light Monthly Check-In – September 23, 2020
from Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light (H-IPL)
Monthly state-wide call for our friends including our Green Team leaders, our Thriving Faith Communities Participants, and our general H-IPL supporters who want to learn about ways that we can stay connected and engaged–including organizing and policy opportunities.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Filed under: Climate Justice & Advocacy
Renwable Energy Q&A – June 26, 2020
from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
Webinar from Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
Filed under: Sustainable Practices
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Filed under: Sustainable Practices