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.
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for the many opportunities we've had to connect this year with amazing people across this state who are energized for climate action.
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for the many opportunities we've had to connect this year with amazing people across this state who are energized for climate action.
As you ponder this quote, what does it evoke within you? How is gratitude necessary for the work of care for the planet? What vision for the future is springing forth from you this week?
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
As you ponder this quote, what does it evoke within you? How is gratitude necessary for the work of care for the planet? What vision for the future is springing forth from you this week?
One compelling reason why individuals of faith are invested in addressing our climate crisis is its unequal effect on the world's poorest people. Here's an insightful article from the U.N. on potential ag productivity & human welfare the rest of this century. hdr.undp.org/content...
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One compelling reason why individuals of faith are invested in addressing our climate crisis is its unequal effect on the world's poorest people. Here's an insightful article from the U.N. on potential ag productivity & human welfare the rest of this century. hdr.undp.org/content...
Join faith communities in Iowa as they embark on a journey of environmental care with our Climate Action Advent Calendar. This free resource ignites discussions, motivates change & fosters spiritual reflection. Get your customizable calendar for personal or church use today!
2025 Climate Action Advent Calendar | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
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 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join faith communities in Iowa as they embark on a journey of environmental care with our Climate Action Advent Calendar. This free resource ignites discussions, motivates change & fosters spiritual reflection. Get your customizable calendar for personal or church use today!
Prepare for the upcoming polar vortex that could hit Iowa around Thanksgiving! Make the most of this weekend by (gratefully!) soaking up some sunshine, crunching some leaves, & tackling your remaining items on your fall to-do list. #IowaWeather #WeekendVibes
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Prepare for the upcoming polar vortex that could hit Iowa around Thanksgiving! Make the most of this weekend by (gratefully!) soaking up some sunshine, crunching some leaves, & tackling your remaining items on your fall to-do list. #IowaWeather #WeekendVibes
Feeling gloomy when it comes to the climate? There's a lot of hard-to-handle news, but Anne Therese Gennari (AKA The Climate Optimist) hopes we'll work to shift the climate crisis narrative & act from courage & excitement, not fear. Here's a great overview of her message. www.talkingclimate.c...
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Feeling gloomy when it comes to the climate? There's a lot of hard-to-handle news, but Anne Therese Gennari (AKA The Climate Optimist) hopes we'll work to shift the climate crisis narrative & act from courage & excitement, not fear. Here's a great overview of her message. www.talkingclimate.c...
Calling all Cedar Falls-area friends! 🌟 Don't miss out on our upcoming Meet & Greet Fundraiser happening on Saturday, January 24th from 3-5pm at Threehouse. Learn more & sign up at:
Growing Faith for Climate Action: Meet & Greet Fundraiser in Cedar Falls | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
Saturday, January 24th from 3-5pm in Cedar Falls
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November 21, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Calling all Cedar Falls-area friends! 🌟 Don't miss out on our upcoming Meet & Greet Fundraiser happening on Saturday, January 24th from 3-5pm at Threehouse. Learn more & sign up at:
The award-winning documentary about coal pollution in Iowa is now available online for free! We're proud to be part of the Clean Up MidAm coalition & this short film (with cameos from our staff!) is a great way to learn more about the true cost of burning coal in Iowa.
Iowa's Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal
Iowa's Dirty Secret: The Trust Cost of Burning Coal is a short film that examines the cost of coal through first-hand accounts shared by families who live near MidAmerican Energy's coal plants, doctors who have seen the health impacts of coal pollution, and the advocates fighting for something better.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The award-winning documentary about coal pollution in Iowa is now available online for free! We're proud to be part of the Clean Up MidAm coalition & this short film (with cameos from our staff!) is a great way to learn more about the true cost of burning coal in Iowa.
It's been a jam-packed year for Iowa Faith & Climate Network! We launched our clergy cohort, released many new resources, held a sold-out conference & lots more. As we head towards 2026, a gift from you would be the cherry on top! Here's a look at what we've done together.
Look What We Built Together in 2025 | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
What a whirlwind 2025 has been! For Iowa Faith & Climate Network, it’s been a year of transformation, community, and hope; and it was made possible by supporters like you.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
It's been a jam-packed year for Iowa Faith & Climate Network! We launched our clergy cohort, released many new resources, held a sold-out conference & lots more. As we head towards 2026, a gift from you would be the cherry on top! Here's a look at what we've done together.
Do you celebrate Advent? Our new Advent Calendar is full of simple, daily climate-themed actions you can take. It's fully customizable, so share the short daily reflections & actions on social media, in a church newsletter, or just enjoy using them yourself! iowafaithandclimate....
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Do you celebrate Advent? Our new Advent Calendar is full of simple, daily climate-themed actions you can take. It's fully customizable, so share the short daily reflections & actions on social media, in a church newsletter, or just enjoy using them yourself! iowafaithandclimate....
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.
iowafaithandclimate.org
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...