As Russia continues advances on Ukraine and diplomatic and economic sanctions attempt to resolve the crisis, some are raising the issue of energy independence. The threat of sanctions would hold more weight if Russia wasn’t Europe’s gas station. One third
Update from Intern Elizabeth Herzfeldt-Kamprath
My name is Elizabeth Herzfeldt-Kamprath, I am an intern for EcoFaith Recovery and my project is to learn more about you! I have been working on my project for about a year now and I think I am finally getting
The Culture of Stuff (by EcoFaith Intern Noah Gerlach)
The Culture of Stuff Compared to many people, I am pretty well off. While my parents are not rich, I get lots of presents at Christmas and for my birthday. Even if I don’t want many things and evade the
Millionaires and Criminals (by EcoFaith Intern Kirra Hughes)
Millionaires and Criminals Along with environmental and health consequences, it is also worth considering the consequences of the culture that is fostered in these “boom towns.” Sympathizers will note the resurgence and stimulus in a small, local all-American town and
Meet Kirra Hughes, our new EcoFaith Recovery intern
Hello and Happy New Year! My name is Kirra Hughes; I’m a new intern for EcoFaith Recovery and will be working with the Beyond Fossil Fuels initiative. My internship will consist of assisting BFF with short term and long term
“It’s the Children, Folks!” Reflections from EcoFaith Leader Dick Harmon
[Note from Admin: This writing is from Dick Harmon, one of the facilitators for Organizing in the Biocommons Winter 2014 classes. Organizing in the Biocommons is for clergy and lay leaders of spiritual communities, congregations and networks who are asking:
“Beyond Fossil Fuels: Grounding for Action, the first 4 months” By EcoFaith leader Solveig Nilsen-Goodin
[Note from Admin: This text is taken from a recap of all the Beyond Fossil Fuels Grounding for Action meetings. Solveig introduced it “as a way of looking back at where we’ve been and discerning our way forward.” Thanks for
“The Fruit of Your Planting” by Barbara Lindekugel Groelz, EcoFaith Leader from St. Stephen Lutheran, Gladstone
[Note from Admin: This email from Barb Groelz to EcoFaith Recovery’s Pastor/Organizer was shared with Barb’s permission. Barb participated in EcoFaith Recovery’s Simply in Season Training and Care for Creation Training partnership with Lutherans Restoring Creation. Thanks for sharing the
Water (by EcoFaith Intern Elizabeth Herzfeldt-Kamprath)
Water I love living in the woods at camp. Surrounded by trees, by birds merrily waking up in the morning, by friends who enjoy being and experiencing the outdoors, by the sounds of what we call “Luther Creek” which winds
Greetings & a bit about me (by EcoFaith Office Admin Rachael Johnson)
I wish to offer a very warm hello to the EcoFaith Recovery community. I’m Rachael Johnson the new Office Admin for EcoFaith Recovery. I recently moved to Portland from Chicago, IL. I’ve known about EcoFaith for many years from working