Iowa Faith & Climate Network
@iowafaithclimate.bsky.social
We envision a world where people of diverse faith & spiritually work together towards a healthy, just, sustainable future for all. Our mission is to nurture environmental leadership by equipping people & communities with resources to take climate action.
Climate work requires impatience, patience & gratitude. Our latest reflection explores that, using a story of a kitchen remodel. iowafaithandclimate....
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Climate work requires impatience, patience & gratitude. Our latest reflection explores that, using a story of a kitchen remodel. iowafaithandclimate....
Our November email newsletter features our 2 newest resources (an Advent Calendar & our eco-project map), a reflection from Tim on "im(Patient) Gratitude), plus updates on future events. Check your email or view it here: prod.cdn.everyaction...
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Our November email newsletter features our 2 newest resources (an Advent Calendar & our eco-project map), a reflection from Tim on "im(Patient) Gratitude), plus updates on future events. Check your email or view it here: prod.cdn.everyaction...
Ames-area friends, have you signed up yet for our Meet & Greet Fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21? We'd love to connect with you!
Growing Faith for Climate Action: Meet & Greet Fundraiser in Ames | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Thursday, November 20th from 5:30-7pm in Ames
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Ames-area friends, have you signed up yet for our Meet & Greet Fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 21? We'd love to connect with you!
Guess who's got an Advent calendar with a climate care twist? Yep, we do, and guess what? It's totally free! Packed with quick, flexible reflections and actions, it's perfect for sharing on social media or in church bulletins. Grab yours here & share this with others!
2025 Climate Action Advent Calendar | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
We hope this calendar provides you with a meaningful way to celebrate the seasons of Advent, Christmas & Epiphany while caring for our climate.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Guess who's got an Advent calendar with a climate care twist? Yep, we do, and guess what? It's totally free! Packed with quick, flexible reflections and actions, it's perfect for sharing on social media or in church bulletins. Grab yours here & share this with others!
Our friends at @michiganipl are holding a workshop called, "How to Take Advantage of Solar and Efficiency Tax Credits Before they Expire." Mon., Nov. 10. 7-8pm. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meet.... Some of the content will be Michigan-specific, but you still should learn lots regardless of your state.
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our friends at @michiganipl are holding a workshop called, "How to Take Advantage of Solar and Efficiency Tax Credits Before they Expire." Mon., Nov. 10. 7-8pm. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meet.... Some of the content will be Michigan-specific, but you still should learn lots regardless of your state.
There's still time to register for our free, special event in Urbandale this weekend, which takes place Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM @ Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. We've got an inspiring, educational, action-oriented day planned & we hope to see you there! Register at:
Rooted in Faith, Rising for Climate Workshop | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Saturday, November 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Walnut Hills UMC, Urbandale
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November 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
There's still time to register for our free, special event in Urbandale this weekend, which takes place Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM @ Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. We've got an inspiring, educational, action-oriented day planned & we hope to see you there! Register at:
Exciting news! Our upcoming Climate Action Advent Calendar is a fantastic resource for congregations looking to involve their members in easy climate actions. It's customizable & includes various usage ideas. Stay tuned for the big reveal in just a few days! #ClimateAction #Advent
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Exciting news! Our upcoming Climate Action Advent Calendar is a fantastic resource for congregations looking to involve their members in easy climate actions. It's customizable & includes various usage ideas. Stay tuned for the big reveal in just a few days! #ClimateAction #Advent
These are just a few of the many surprising facts about how the world is changing because of climate change. How many of these did you know? Got another weird fact? Drop it in the comments.
Katharine Hayhoe
Have you noticed that plane turbulence is getting worse? Jellyfish are on the rise at your favourite beach? Your favourite wine and beer taste a bit off?
Perhaps you're wondering why poison ivy is...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
These are just a few of the many surprising facts about how the world is changing because of climate change. How many of these did you know? Got another weird fact? Drop it in the comments.
What climate questions are the scariest for you right now, like: "Is the high cost of chocolate due to climate change?!?" Maybe yours was answered by our friends at Yale Climate Connections during their livestream today. @climateconnections.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live...
October 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What climate questions are the scariest for you right now, like: "Is the high cost of chocolate due to climate change?!?" Maybe yours was answered by our friends at Yale Climate Connections during their livestream today. @climateconnections.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live...
Our new eco-project map is close to being launched, but we'd still love to have a few more projects to include when it goes live. Has your faith community gone solar, created a community farm, put in LEDs, or done some other cool large-scale project? Tell us about it here.
Tell Us About Your Eco Project | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
We're putting together a database of projects from around Iowa that congregations along with faith-based retreat centers and camps have done that had a focus
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October 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Our new eco-project map is close to being launched, but we'd still love to have a few more projects to include when it goes live. Has your faith community gone solar, created a community farm, put in LEDs, or done some other cool large-scale project? Tell us about it here.
As the people of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba & the Bahamas face many unknowns from Hurricane Melissa, all of us are called to respond to climate disasters with what Joanna Macy called "active hope." May we, as people of faith, respond with unexpected resilience & creative power.
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
As the people of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba & the Bahamas face many unknowns from Hurricane Melissa, all of us are called to respond to climate disasters with what Joanna Macy called "active hope." May we, as people of faith, respond with unexpected resilience & creative power.
These are just a few of the many surprising facts about how the world is changing because of climate change. How many of these did you know? Got another weird fact? Drop it in the comments.
Katharine Hayhoe
Have you noticed that plane turbulence is getting worse? Jellyfish are on the rise at your favourite beach? Your favourite wine and beer taste a bit off?
Perhaps you're wondering why poison ivy is...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
These are just a few of the many surprising facts about how the world is changing because of climate change. How many of these did you know? Got another weird fact? Drop it in the comments.
A month from now, we're holding a pretty cool event along with Iowa Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. It's a free event open to everyone, with lots of great speakers. Get the details & register at iowafaithandclimate....
October 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A month from now, we're holding a pretty cool event along with Iowa Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. It's a free event open to everyone, with lots of great speakers. Get the details & register at iowafaithandclimate....
This diagram illustrates the concept of climate feedback loops. In simple terms, the effects of things grow & negatively affect other planetary realities. Yet there are other positive feedback loops too when we grow community, build resilience & spark climate conversations.
Sam Carana
DANGER DIAGRAM
The Danger Diagram illustrates the danger of acceleration of the temperatures rise due to feedbacks.
Temperatures keep rising as Earth's energy imbalance keeps rising, which...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This diagram illustrates the concept of climate feedback loops. In simple terms, the effects of things grow & negatively affect other planetary realities. Yet there are other positive feedback loops too when we grow community, build resilience & spark climate conversations.
Meet Rev. Brian Jack from First Lutheran Church in Milford (near Okoboji), who's in our first clergy cohort. The eco-engaged church is gearing up to plant a giant prairie, has a community garden & pumpkin patch, tends to bee hives 🐝& more! Take a peek at their awesome work: www.3cross.org/aroun...
October 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Meet Rev. Brian Jack from First Lutheran Church in Milford (near Okoboji), who's in our first clergy cohort. The eco-engaged church is gearing up to plant a giant prairie, has a community garden & pumpkin patch, tends to bee hives 🐝& more! Take a peek at their awesome work: www.3cross.org/aroun...
Last chance! Grab your clean energy shirt today while at least 20% (and potentially 40%) of the proceeds will still go to Iowa Faith & Climate. It’s an easy way to connect the dots between, well, faith & climate!
"God First Created Wind & Solar" Unisex T-Shirt - Jusfaith
20% Profits Benefit Iowa Faith & Climate.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Last chance! Grab your clean energy shirt today while at least 20% (and potentially 40%) of the proceeds will still go to Iowa Faith & Climate. It’s an easy way to connect the dots between, well, faith & climate!
There's only a week left to snag one of these cool T-shirts for yourself or a fellow clean energy enthusiast! 40% of each sale goes to Iowa Faith & Climate Network. Sizes do run a tad small, so maybe go for a larger size! Check it out here: jusfaith.com/product...
September 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
There's only a week left to snag one of these cool T-shirts for yourself or a fellow clean energy enthusiast! 40% of each sale goes to Iowa Faith & Climate Network. Sizes do run a tad small, so maybe go for a larger size! Check it out here: jusfaith.com/product...
In the past 8 days, our Assoc. Director Tim Gossett...
- held our first Climate-informed Clergy Cohort session
- preached @ Ames First United Methodist Church
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- held our first Climate-informed Clergy Cohort session
- preached @ Ames First United Methodist Church
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September 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
In the past 8 days, our Assoc. Director Tim Gossett...
- held our first Climate-informed Clergy Cohort session
- preached @ Ames First United Methodist Church
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- held our first Climate-informed Clergy Cohort session
- preached @ Ames First United Methodist Church
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Tomorrow's "Sun Day" & events will be held across the country. Sponsored by the nonprofit "Third Act" to promote solar power, there are events around the country. Here's where to learn about events (and if there are none near you, gather friends & do something amazing!)
thirdact.org/sun-day/
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September 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Tomorrow's "Sun Day" & events will be held across the country. Sponsored by the nonprofit "Third Act" to promote solar power, there are events around the country. Here's where to learn about events (and if there are none near you, gather friends & do something amazing!)
thirdact.org/sun-day/
thirdact.org/sun-day/
🌟Calling all Northeast Iowa residents!🌟 Don't miss out on our Meet-and-Greet event tomorrow (9/20) in Dubuque, 5-6:30 PM at Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1040 Carmel Drive. Exec. Director Irene DeMaris & Board Chair Rob Hogg would love to chat about faith and climate action. RSVP:
Join Us in Dubuque to Connect & Build Our Movement | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Saturday, September 20th from 5:00-6:30pm in Dubuque
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September 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
🌟Calling all Northeast Iowa residents!🌟 Don't miss out on our Meet-and-Greet event tomorrow (9/20) in Dubuque, 5-6:30 PM at Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1040 Carmel Drive. Exec. Director Irene DeMaris & Board Chair Rob Hogg would love to chat about faith and climate action. RSVP:
4 unique perspectives. 2 transformative days. It's the 2025 Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit, "Strong & Supported," from @faithinplace. Hear from 4 inspiring speakers on healing the Earth & our communities.
📅 Sept. 29–30
💻 Virtual + attend free!
🔗 Register: https://aes-summit.org
📅 Sept. 29–30
💻 Virtual + attend free!
🔗 Register: https://aes-summit.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
4 unique perspectives. 2 transformative days. It's the 2025 Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit, "Strong & Supported," from @faithinplace. Hear from 4 inspiring speakers on healing the Earth & our communities.
📅 Sept. 29–30
💻 Virtual + attend free!
🔗 Register: https://aes-summit.org
📅 Sept. 29–30
💻 Virtual + attend free!
🔗 Register: https://aes-summit.org
At Iowa Faith & Climate Network, we know that stories are the heart of change. When people of faith share why the planet matters to them, it shifts conversations, builds courage, and sparks new action.
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August 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
At Iowa Faith & Climate Network, we know that stories are the heart of change. When people of faith share why the planet matters to them, it shifts conversations, builds courage, and sparks new action.
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Irene DeMaris joined with others to deliver a letter to Zach Nunn's Des Moines office today about the PERMIT Act. Other supporters visited offices in Dubuque & Cedar Rapids. We hope you'll learn about this bill & consider contacting your elected officials soon to oppose it. elpc.org/news/callin...
August 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Irene DeMaris joined with others to deliver a letter to Zach Nunn's Des Moines office today about the PERMIT Act. Other supporters visited offices in Dubuque & Cedar Rapids. We hope you'll learn about this bill & consider contacting your elected officials soon to oppose it. elpc.org/news/callin...
Irene, Tim & our board President, Rob Hogg, were recently guests on the "Surviving Bad" TV show. We chatted about the work we're doing & how you can join us in taking climate action. Check out the entire episode today!
Surviving Bad (2025) | Ep. 4 | - Iowa Faith & Climate Network
A newly energized campaign to engage the faith community throughout Iowa that provides opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve climate action, and offer some unique benefits for all Iowans. Brought to you by The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Irene, Tim & our board President, Rob Hogg, were recently guests on the "Surviving Bad" TV show. We chatted about the work we're doing & how you can join us in taking climate action. Check out the entire episode today!
ACTION ALERT! The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (“PERMIT Act,” H.R. 3898).
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August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ACTION ALERT! The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (“PERMIT Act,” H.R. 3898).
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