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...
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
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.
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....
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...
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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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...
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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Happy 109th birthday to the National Parks Service! 🥳 Outdoor spots are perfect for connecting with nature & your spirituality. What's your favorite park among the 400? Share a pic! 🏞️ #NationalParks
(Photo: Tim Gossett @ Sand Dunes National Park...hiking with a broken foot in a walking boot!)
(Photo: Tim Gossett @ Sand Dunes National Park...hiking with a broken foot in a walking boot!)
August 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy 109th birthday to the National Parks Service! 🥳 Outdoor spots are perfect for connecting with nature & your spirituality. What's your favorite park among the 400? Share a pic! 🏞️ #NationalParks
(Photo: Tim Gossett @ Sand Dunes National Park...hiking with a broken foot in a walking boot!)
(Photo: Tim Gossett @ Sand Dunes National Park...hiking with a broken foot in a walking boot!)
It was our privilege today to be at the
2025 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering in Ankeny. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be there & to connect with some of the participants.
Want to bring us to your event or faith community? We’d love to connect with you!
2025 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering in Ankeny. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be there & to connect with some of the participants.
Want to bring us to your event or faith community? We’d love to connect with you!
August 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It was our privilege today to be at the
2025 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering in Ankeny. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be there & to connect with some of the participants.
Want to bring us to your event or faith community? We’d love to connect with you!
2025 Iowa Presbyterian Gathering in Ankeny. We’re grateful for the opportunity to be there & to connect with some of the participants.
Want to bring us to your event or faith community? We’d love to connect with you!
Our board met yesterday & today for a retreat & meeting at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat in Wheatland. We're excited about the coming year! If you're ever looking for a place to hold a small meeting or retreat, check this incredible place out! chmiowa.org/retreat/
August 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Our board met yesterday & today for a retreat & meeting at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat in Wheatland. We're excited about the coming year! If you're ever looking for a place to hold a small meeting or retreat, check this incredible place out! chmiowa.org/retreat/
One of our partners, @blessedtomorrow, is creating an interfaith curriculum on climate change. Filmmaker @daynareggero sat down with our Assoc. Dir., Tim Gossett, to chat about topics like the need to focus on community & our clergy cohorts we're launching. Here's a preview. www.instagram.com/re...
August 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
One of our partners, @blessedtomorrow, is creating an interfaith curriculum on climate change. Filmmaker @daynareggero sat down with our Assoc. Dir., Tim Gossett, to chat about topics like the need to focus on community & our clergy cohorts we're launching. Here's a preview. www.instagram.com/re...
Missed our August newsletter? It's PACKED with good stuff, so go check it out! prod.cdn.everyaction...
August 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Missed our August newsletter? It's PACKED with good stuff, so go check it out! prod.cdn.everyaction...