By Robin Everett on TotemPoleJourney.com August 30, 2014 The cornerstone of northwest Native American art, the totem pole, became a cross-cultural rallying point this morning, as an overflow crowd of more than 400 people welcomed the 19-foot totem to Saint Mark’s…
An Op-Ed about the partnership between PNW tribes and faith leaders from our very own LeeAnne Beres and Lummi Master Carver Jewell Praying Wolf James. Publicola August 28, 2014 Earlier this month, the state of Oregon denied Ambre Energy’s permit…
“Over 200 gather in Spokane to stand with the Lummi against coal and oil,” featuring Lutheran Bishop Martin Wells, Episcopal Bishop James Waggoner, and Lummi Nation Master Carver Jewell James as keynote speakers at Eastern Washington’s largest event in opposition to…
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Spokane Faith & Values Tracy Simmons On Tuesday a 19-foot totem pole, made from western red cedar, rested on the back of a flatbed truck behind St. John the Evangelist Cathedral, pausing from its ongoing journey, so it could be touched,…
Read More Totem Pole brings “No Coal Exports” message to Spokane
The Oregon State Department of Lands has denied a key permit required for Ambre Energy to move forward with the proposed Morrow Pacific coal export terminal. The denial of the removal-fill permit is a huge roadblock for Ambre Energy's project,…
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“Hundreds rally in support of the House of Tears Carvers at totem pole launch; major faith denominations announce opposition to coal exports,” celebrating the launch of the 2014 Totem Pole Journey. The focus of the event was the announcement by…
Fantastic faith leader, Rev. Charis Weathers of Echoes Lutheran Church in Bellingham, wrote an eloquent Op-Ed for the August 14 edition of Cascadia Weekly. The piece is a reflection as she prepared a blessing for the kick-off ceremony of the…
Over 80 Puget Sound residents showed up last week at the BP Cherry Point Refinery Draft Environmental Impact Statement Rally and Hearing in Seattle on July 24, to voice their concerns about an expansion of the refinery.
Built Environment
Public Lands
Rev. W. Thomas Soeldner, a retired Lutheran pastor in Spokane, writes on the importance of National Monuments.
From “Only One Earth,” a United Nations Environment Programme publication for “Environmental Sabbath/Earth Rest Day,” June 1990; UN Environment Programme, DC2-803 United Nations, New York, NY 10017. For permission to reprint any part of this service, please contact the United…
Rev. Hunt Priest, Earth Ministry Board Member and Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island
The teachings of the world’s great religions are clear: issues related to the environment have moral and spiritual implications and there are consequences to the decisions we make about how we live our lives. Our state, our nation and our world are at a crossroads and the decisions we make in the next few years will determine the sort of world we leave for our children, grandchildren and all who follow.
This spring, our staff and board have been busy teaching classes, making presentations, and working with our community partners.
The King County Council approved a motion which states concerns about the transportation of crude oil and requests specific actions.
