Dear Friends, Earlier this spring the chaplain at Harvard joined students sitting-in outside the Harvard president’s office to demand climate action. He took the bullhorn for a minute, and thanked the organizers for “giving me the chance to be the
Discerning Between Failure and Opportunity (by EcoFaith Intern Tess Waechter of Leaven Community)
I’m in recovery. I’m recovering from a shamed-based, product-oriented, industrial-growth model society. I’m also recovering from a year of discovery. About a year and a half ago, I started my journey with EcoFaith Recovery. As I write this blog,
Hello from EcoFaith Intern Matt Cumings
Hey there, Matt here. I’m starting my internship for EcoFaith Recovery this summer finally! Kairos apropos. My idea is to explore the intersection of environmental justice, permaculture, theology, and social justice. First be sure to mark your calendar for Eloheh
The Responsibility for Simplicity (By EcoFaith Intern Noah Gerlach)
If we are going to turn towards a life of simplicity, we are going to need to learn about ways to live more simply. Since a movement of magnitude large enough will span many generations, we need to both change
Story Writing, the Art of Editing (By EcoFaith Intern Elizabeth Herzfeldt-Kamprath)
Hello all! I’ve written on here before and I’ve been introduced to many of you, but I have not formally introduced myself! I started my internship journey just over a year ago when I was forwarded an email from Pastor
Is Ukraine the Push We Need to Kick Fossil Fuels? (By EcoFaith Intern Kirra Hughes)
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