THURSDAY: Our Lady of Guadalupe to host Seattle-wide followup to Pope’s environmental encyclical

Pre-encyclical release event announcement for the celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. West Seattle Blog June 17, 2015 Tomorrow, worldwide news will be made by a major statement expected from Pope Francis, about the environment and climate change (some of…

National Catholic Reporter: “Seattle Catholics plan encyclical related event tomorrow evening”

This national publication picked up Earth Ministry’s press release and published a pre-event article the day before the encyclical release celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. By Dan Morris-YoungJun. 17, 2015 Seattle - Noting that Pope Francis' encyclical on…

Press Release: Encyclical Celebration Event in Seattle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2015  CONTACTS: LeeAnne Beres, Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, 206.632.2426  Peggy Behnken, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 206.935.0358 x114 (church)  ENCYCLICAL CELEBRATION EVENT IN SEATTLE Pope Francis’ letter on caring for creation  Pope Francis’ much anticipated encyclical on…

Gov. Inslee Issues Draft Fish Consumption Rule on First Day of Session

Governor Inslee kicked off the Legislative Session with a step towards improved water quality: a fish consumption rule. This rule precedes and complements the Toxic Reduction Act that he is expected to introduce. Randi Abrams-Caras, one of Earth Ministry's partners at the Washington State Toxics…

Praying with Our Feet at the People’s Climate March

A reflection on the People's Climate March by Earth Ministry Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Zimmerle. Originally published on Earth Ministry's Blog, To Inspire and Mobilize October 10, 2014  Dear friends, All of creation is suffering from the injustices of climate change. Unfortunately, increased natural…

Standing with Faith Communities at the People’s Climate March

LVC alumni and previous Outreach Coordinator, Betsy Cannon, reflects on her experience participating in the People's Climate March with Earth Ministry and Interfaith Power & Light. She joined Executive Director LeeAnne Beres and current Outreach Coordinator Jessica Zimmerle to march for climate…