Earth Ministry/WAIPL couldn't be happier to announce that the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act has been signed into law! We are grateful for the relentless dedication of faith communities across the state who devoted their time and energy to this historical…
Faith leaders around the country are speaking up and taking action on climate change this Earth Month! Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light is proud to be participating in two national initiatives to bring attention to one of the most…
Earth Ministry is grateful for our partners in Whidbey Island’s Greening Congregation Collaborative. The advocacy of this group of dedicated faith leaders was crucial in passing the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act! March 25, 2016 South Whidbey Record By Evan Thompson An environmental advocacy group…
Read More South Whidbey churches collaborate to make a difference
March 10, 2016 Power Past Coal Longview, WA -- Arch Coal, Inc. has asked Montana Department of Environmental Quality to suspend all work on their permit application for the Otter Creek Mine, and is closing their Otter Creek Coal offices.…
The Fig Tree reports back from the 2016 Eastern Washington Legislative Conference where Earth Ministry's Jessie Dye teamed up with John Sirois of the Upper Columibia United Tribes to facilitate a workshop on environmental justice issues. The Fig Tree March 2016 Jessie Dye…
Read More Speakers offer overview of environmental and climate issues for state, world
Peace Lutheran Church, a Greening Congregation in West Seattle, has installed a beautiful rain garden. Check out this video from the dedication ceremony and learn how your congregation can go RainWise too! King County Water Treatment Division March 4, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwK-gto-9z8 Honoring a…
The Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act passed the WA State House of Representatives, getting us one step closer to improving furniture standards for the well being of all God's children! The Washington Toxics Coalition released the following statement. February 15, 2016 Seattle, WA –…
Read More Bill to Ban Toxic Flame Retardants Passes On Bipartisan Vote
We are happy to announce that Edmonds Lutheran Church, a congregational member of Earth Ministry, is going solar! Edmonds, WA - Edmonds Lutheran Church (ELC) will install a solar photovoltaic system to generate renewable energy for their facility this coming week.…
In September 2014 Earth Ministry member, Abby Brockway and four other people chained themselves to a tripod over a train track used for oil trains on the BNSF line. They were arrested for trespassing after many hours on the tracks. Abby joined the group,…
Laura Baumgartner, member of University Temple UMC in Seattle and candidate for ministry, shares how an internship at Earth Ministry is giving her new opportunities to witness on behalf of God’s creation. By Laura Baumgartner United Methodist PNW Conference News January 19, 2016 The…
Rev. Richenda Fairhurst was the dynamic MC of the rally at last week's oil hearing in Vancouver, WA. Her enthusiasm and hope energized the crowd who came together from across the state to stand up to big oil's proposal for the largest facility in…
This comment period has closed and the Stand Up to Oil Coalition gathered a record-breaking 276,296 comments! Thanks to faith advocates for speaking up.Big oil is threatening Vancouver, Washington, and rail communities along the Columbia River. According to the Vancouver…
Read More Comment on North America’s Largest Proposed Oil-by-Rail Facility
Earth Ministry/WAIPL Executive Director LeeAnne Beres and ten other religious leaders recently met with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss how we can combat climate change in Washington. These faith leaders, representing Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Sikh traditions, have since released…
Read More Interfaith Statement on Washington’s Clean Air Rule
People power dominated the first public hearing on the proposed oil holding facilities in Grays Harbor County. Earth Ministry staff and members attended this hearing to represent moral concerns about the poor stewardship of these dangerous projects. Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Zimmerle, is…
Read More Grays Harbor: “First oil hearing garners large opposition”
An account of Aberdeen's public hearing on proposed oil holding facilities at which community members raised their voices against these dirty and dangerous projects. YOU can submit a comment here through the end of October. By Jake Schild and Kyle Mittan The Daily World October…
Read More Officials hear overwhelming opposition to crude terminals
