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ECO-NEWS

Stay informed and inspired with our Eco-News archives, a collection of articles, reflections, and updates on the intersection of faith and ecological stewardship. Here, you’ll find stories of hope, urgent calls to action, and insights into how communities are responding to the environmental challenges of our time. Explore past editions to deepen your understanding and discover ways to engage in the work of ecological discipleship.

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Vol. 12: August 2026

In this edition:

  • Editorial by Steve Lyman, Forward Thinking-Getting from Here to There?

  • Welcoming Trevor Houser

  • Tomatoes for Education

  • Registration for Fall Eco-Retreat & Province VIII Creation Care Network Conference

  • Highlight on Climate Action Now

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Vol. 11: April 2026

In this edition:

  • Editorial by Penny Washbourn: What Does Hope Mean for the Health of Our Planet?

  • CED Sets New Priorities for 2026-27

  • FAQ's on Composting

  • Save the Dates: Fall Eco-Retreat & Province VIII Creation Care Network Conference

  • Highlight on Audobon Society

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Vol. 10: Nov 2025

In this edition:

  • Earth, Our Common Home Retreat Recap, editorial by Ann Hall

  • Welcome new council members

  • The Forest Keepers of Bornero

  • The Center for Spirituality and Nature

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Vol. 9: July 2025

In this edition:

  • A View from the Grand Canyon: An Ecological / Spiritual Perspective, Penny Washbourn

  • News from the Vatican

  • Film Discussions: Kiss the Ground

  • Sunday September 21 as Sun Day

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Vol. 8: February 2025

In this edition:

  • The Rev. Dr. Lisa da Silva attends COP 29

  • Climate Change and the Insurance Crisis, excerpt from Katharine Hayhoe 

  • Letter from the editor, Penny Washborn

  • Bioneers

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Vol. 7: October 2024

In this edition:

  • Climate Defense is National Defense, A guest editorial by Ivan Light Ph.D.

  • News from a UN global survey

  • Bill McKibben reports in his recent newsletter

  • Wild Women’s Tongass Wilderness Kayak Pilgrimage 

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Vol. 6: July 2024

In this edition:

  • Climate Defense is National Defense, A guest editorial by Ivan Light Ph.D.

  • News from a UN global survey

  • Bill McKibben reports in his recent newsletter

  • Wild Women’s Tongass Wilderness Kayak Pilgrimage

Ann Hall

Vol. 5: April 2024

In this edition:

  • Ryland Engelhart and the Kiss the Ground movement

  • Refugia Faith Book Study

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Vol. 4: January 2024

In this edition:

  • Steve Lyman guest editorial

  • Pope Francis' Laudate Deum on the climate crisis

  • Welcome our new CED member Rachel Stauffer

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Vol. 3: October 2023

In this edition:

  • "Worship in a Time of Climate Crisis," guest editorial by Penny Washbourn

  • Stop junk mail now

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Vol. 2: August 2023

In this edition:

  • "Helping the Climate by Buying Used Goods," guest editorial by Sylvia Timbers

  • Transform your oil into something better

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Vol. 1: April 2023

In this edition:

  • Introducing Eco-news

  • Film Discussions

  • Eco-retreats

  • Dr. John Francis

  • Third Act

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