The following updates were published in Earth Ministry’s print and digital newsletter, Earth Letter.
Goings-On at Earth Ministry Summer 2020
Category: News
Advocacy WIN: Fossil Free King County
On July 21, 2020 the King County Council voted unanimously to make permanent a 2019 temporary moratorium on all major fossil fuel development in the county.
Earth Ministry/WAIPL Monthly Newsletter 7.07.20
Welcome to Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light’s new monthly newsletter! Sign up here to receive our newsletters in your inbox. As you know, Earth Ministry/WAIPL deeply values faith in action. We want to make it as easy as possible for…
A Fossil Fuel Free Future
This week started with the joyful news that the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (WV, VA, NC) was canceled, a federal judge ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline emptied until a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is completed, and the Keystone XL pipeline was dealt a major blow in a ruling by the Supreme Court. Unfortunately,…
Earth Ministry/WAIPL has a new logo!
I am thrilled to announce that Earth Ministry / Washington Interfaith Power & Light (WAIPL) has a new look. We’re switching up our email templates and have a beautiful new logo! Our board has approved a new 2020-2025 strategic plan…
Lummi members have new ally in fight to bring captive Southern Resident orca home
She will be home in 2020. That was the word from members of the Lummi Nation who have not given up on their efforts to free the captive Southern Resident orca some call "Lolita" from her cement tank at the Miami Seaquarium. A nonprofit law group has now joined the fight, bringing new legal tactics to the battle.
Environmental Justice is Racial Justice
"You can’t have climate change without sacrifice zones, and you can’t have sacrifice zones without disposable people, and you can't have disposable people without racism.”- Hop Hopkins, Sierra Club Director of Strategic Partnerships As people of faith, we are called to…
Earth Day 2020 Video: Multifaith Perspectives
50 years ago, the first Earth Day became the largest demonstration in United States history. Now, Earth Day is the largest secular observance in the world – over one billion people will participate in celebration and action for Earth today!…
Environmental groups question why important decisions are moving forward as public is distracted with COVID-19 closures
This article in the Inlander features Pastor Liv Larson Andrews from Salem Lutheran Church in Spokane. A big shout out to Pastor Liv for engaging in a short DEIS process during a public health crisis where in person public hearings could not be held.
Join Us (Virtually) for Earth Day
While we know there is much on your minds and hearts these days, many of you have written to Earth Ministry/WAIPL asking about activities for Earth Day. It fills us with joy to know that you are continuing to take…
Earth Ministry/WAIPL Community Photos
Earth Ministry's community photo sharing has been well received, thanks to all who have sent submissions from across the country! See the image below for a recap of some of the photos we've shared recently from members of the Earth Ministry/WAIPL community.…
COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources
Photo Credit: ShinyPhotoScotland Earth Ministry/WAIPL has gathered a few resources and articles responding to the COVID-19 public health crisis. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, rather a sample of the many heartfelt responses our communities are crafting. If you have a suggested resource…
Meet the Christians giving up carbon for Lent
Jessica Zimmerle spoke with Fast Company magazine for this piece about creation care as a Lenten fast practice. St. John United Lutheran Church, an Earth Ministry Greening Congregation, is also featured in the piece!
Celebrating Legislative Wins
We know that much is weighing on your heart and mind in these days filled with public health precautions. We continue to hold in our prayers those who are sick or at high risk, our health care responders, everyone at…
St. John United Lutheran Church’s Lenten Plastic Fast
Our friends at St. John United Lutheran Church (an Earth Ministry Greening Congregation) are undertaking a plastic fast for Lent 2020. We invite you to follow along or join them! Why fast from single-use plastic? Plastic has made many things…
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