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…
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…
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
By Drew Mikkelsen KING 5 News October 8, 2015 ABERDEEN, Wash. -- Critics lined up to tell state and city officials it's a bad idea to allow crude oil deliveries into Grays Harbor County.All month the state Department of Ecology and the City…
Komo News documented explosive oil trains rolling past CenturyLink Field on game day. By Jeff Burnside Komo News October 1, 2015 SEATTLE -- There were nearly 70,000 fans at CenturyLink Field for the Seahawks game last Sunday, and they will be there again on Monday…
Read More Videos show disputed oil trains rolling by stadiums during games
In his first ever visit to the United States of America, Pope Francis repeatedly emphasized the need to care for our common home. The Holy Father was welcomed at the White House, to the United Nations, and made history by…
Pope Francis Speaks to the United NationsSeptember 25, 2015Thank you for your kind words. Once again, following a tradition by which I feel honored, the Secretary General of the United Nations has invited the Pope to address this distinguished assembly…
Pope Francis' Address to the United States Congress September 24, 2015 Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear Friends, I am most grateful for your invitation to address this Joint Session of Congress in "the land of the free and…
Pope Francis at the White HouseSeptember 23, 2015Mr President,I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of all Americans. As the son of an immigrant family, I am happy to be a guest in this country, which was…
