Council for Ecological Discipleship
A MINISTRY OF
ST. COLUMBA'S INVERNESS
COUNCIL FOR ECOLOGICAL DISCIPLESHIP
P R E S E N T S
AN ONLINE BOOK STUDY
Facilitated by CED Member
Penny Washbourn
Wednesdays
July 16, 30 &
August 13
4:00 - 5:30 PM PT
United Nations Champion of the Earth, climate scientist, and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe changes the debate on how we can save our future in this nationally bestselling “optimistic view on why collective action is still possible—and how it can be realized”
-The New York Times
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What if the most powerful thing you could do to address the climate crisis was to talk about it?
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The Council for Ecological Discipleship invites you to join a three-week online book study exploring Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe—renowned climate scientist, evangelical Christian, and United Nations Champion of the Earth.
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In a time of deep division and ecological urgency, Saving Us offers a message grounded in both science and faith: that change begins with connection. Through compelling stories, practical insights, and a deeply hopeful vision, Hayhoe shows how finding shared values—not sharing more facts—is key to shifting hearts, minds, and ultimately, the future of our planet.
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This book study will be a space of reflection, learning, and courageous conversation. Together, we’ll explore how our faith calls us to care for creation and how we can become more effective and compassionate witnesses in the face of climate disruption.
Online discussions will be facilitated by Penny Washbourn, CED member. Discussions will be held on Zoom from 4:00-5:30 PM PT on Wednesdays, July 16, 30 & August 13.
Katharine Hayhoe is a renowned climate scientist and one of the world’s most trusted voices on climate change. Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, she combines scientific expertise with a gift for public engagement, helping diverse audiences connect climate action to shared values.
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A Canadian living in Texas, Hayhoe is Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Distinguished Professor at Texas Tech University, where she also holds the Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Public Law. She serves as a principal investigator with the Department of the Interior’s Climate Adaptation Science Center and the NSF’s Global Infrastructure Climate Network.
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Hayhoe’s message is grounded in data and driven by hope: the science is clear, the impacts are serious, and the choices we make today will shape our future.
Photo Courtesy of Katharinehayhoe.com