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🌿 Free Online National Webinar 🌿
Join Wild Ones and Larry Weaner, founder of New Directions in the American Landscape, for Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7 PM ET / 6 CT / 5 MT / 4 PT.
👉 Register Today: wildones.org/living-in-th...
Join Wild Ones and Larry Weaner, founder of New Directions in the American Landscape, for Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7 PM ET / 6 CT / 5 MT / 4 PT.
👉 Register Today: wildones.org/living-in-th...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌿 Free Online National Webinar 🌿
Join Wild Ones and Larry Weaner, founder of New Directions in the American Landscape, for Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7 PM ET / 6 CT / 5 MT / 4 PT.
👉 Register Today: wildones.org/living-in-th...
Join Wild Ones and Larry Weaner, founder of New Directions in the American Landscape, for Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7 PM ET / 6 CT / 5 MT / 4 PT.
👉 Register Today: wildones.org/living-in-th...
For those near Nashville, TN, we invite you to join Roots Ministry at their Open House this Saturday, 10/25!
You can come and go at any time between 3 and 7pm CT, learning about their sustainable farming and hunger alleviation work.
Learn more here:
www.rootsministries.org/blog-posts/q...
You can come and go at any time between 3 and 7pm CT, learning about their sustainable farming and hunger alleviation work.
Learn more here:
www.rootsministries.org/blog-posts/q...
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
For those near Nashville, TN, we invite you to join Roots Ministry at their Open House this Saturday, 10/25!
You can come and go at any time between 3 and 7pm CT, learning about their sustainable farming and hunger alleviation work.
Learn more here:
www.rootsministries.org/blog-posts/q...
You can come and go at any time between 3 and 7pm CT, learning about their sustainable farming and hunger alleviation work.
Learn more here:
www.rootsministries.org/blog-posts/q...
Ben Lowe, Executive Director of A Rocha USA, shares his journey from tropical rainforests to environmental ministry, exploring how faith and creation care are deeply intertwined.
🎧 Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio/this link: www.buzzsprout.com/2183364/epis...
🎧 Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio/this link: www.buzzsprout.com/2183364/epis...
October 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ben Lowe, Executive Director of A Rocha USA, shares his journey from tropical rainforests to environmental ministry, exploring how faith and creation care are deeply intertwined.
🎧 Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio/this link: www.buzzsprout.com/2183364/epis...
🎧 Listen to the full episode through the link in our bio/this link: www.buzzsprout.com/2183364/epis...
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Circlewood friends Christine Sine (of Godspace Light) and Ben Lowe (of @arocha.us) did a podcast episode together! We really enjoyed this one.
Ben Lowe - Caring For Creation through A Rocha
Episode 42 Liturgical Rebels
liturgicalrebels.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Circlewood friends Christine Sine (of Godspace Light) and Ben Lowe (of @arocha.us) did a podcast episode together! We really enjoyed this one.
What if we used our church grounds to feed our human and non-human neighbors? For those near Nashville, TN, you can explore this question with faith leaders and gardening experts at a gathering hosted by the Food & Faith Collective on 11/15!
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
October 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What if we used our church grounds to feed our human and non-human neighbors? For those near Nashville, TN, you can explore this question with faith leaders and gardening experts at a gathering hosted by the Food & Faith Collective on 11/15!
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
Thanks to our first year of Churches of Restoration who generously shared their experiences in restoring right relationship with the earth with our Year 2 Churches of Restoration in our first national webinar.
We can't wait to see what projects our Year 2 churches launch! 💒🌱
We can't wait to see what projects our Year 2 churches launch! 💒🌱
October 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thanks to our first year of Churches of Restoration who generously shared their experiences in restoring right relationship with the earth with our Year 2 Churches of Restoration in our first national webinar.
We can't wait to see what projects our Year 2 churches launch! 💒🌱
We can't wait to see what projects our Year 2 churches launch! 💒🌱
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The founder of A Rocha, Peter Harris, is coming to Winnipeg and he'll be giving a public lecture called "Why Creation is Waiting for the Christians". He's a gifted storyteller, with a wealth of experience, humour, and hope to share.
Would love to see you there on Oct 30th!
arocha.ca/PeterHarris
Would love to see you there on Oct 30th!
arocha.ca/PeterHarris
Why Creation is Waiting for the Christians: An Evening with Peter Harris (Winnipeg, MB) - A Rocha
The founder of A Rocha International is coming to Winnipeg and you are invited to come hear him speak. Peter Harris has been involved in the global nature conservation movement for over 40 years. Pete...
arocha.ca
October 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The founder of A Rocha, Peter Harris, is coming to Winnipeg and he'll be giving a public lecture called "Why Creation is Waiting for the Christians". He's a gifted storyteller, with a wealth of experience, humour, and hope to share.
Would love to see you there on Oct 30th!
arocha.ca/PeterHarris
Would love to see you there on Oct 30th!
arocha.ca/PeterHarris
🌿 Exciting news! Our Director of Conservation, Brittany Michalski, and our interns just returned from an inspiring retreat this past week! A special time for connection, worship, reflection, and growth with peers.
Learn more about our internship program here: arocha.us/internships
Learn more about our internship program here: arocha.us/internships
October 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🌿 Exciting news! Our Director of Conservation, Brittany Michalski, and our interns just returned from an inspiring retreat this past week! A special time for connection, worship, reflection, and growth with peers.
Learn more about our internship program here: arocha.us/internships
Learn more about our internship program here: arocha.us/internships
In honor of World Migratory Bird and World Mental Health Days, we invite you to look up in the sky at the astonishing birds migrating from summer breeding to winter nesting grounds.
Amid all that is going on, God's creatures are still doing their thing. That is reason enough to take a deep breath.
Amid all that is going on, God's creatures are still doing their thing. That is reason enough to take a deep breath.
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In honor of World Migratory Bird and World Mental Health Days, we invite you to look up in the sky at the astonishing birds migrating from summer breeding to winter nesting grounds.
Amid all that is going on, God's creatures are still doing their thing. That is reason enough to take a deep breath.
Amid all that is going on, God's creatures are still doing their thing. That is reason enough to take a deep breath.
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This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.
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Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
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Jane Goodall's final lesson
Honoring Jane Goodall's life, Pope Leo's first climate address, and finding hope in action
www.talkingclimate.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
This week, we lost one of the world’s greatest advocates for people and nature. Even in her final days, Dr. Jane Goodall was urging us not to give up, and now her legacy lives on through the countless voices she inspired.
Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
Read on Mailchimp: shorturl.at/lDxXk
Read on LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VOiPa
Join us at Food & Faith 2025 in Nashville, TN! 🌾⛪
On Saturday, 11/15, we'll enjoy shared meals and worship, and we'll hear from experts about how churches can steward their land sustainably and generously, supporting food-insecure individuals. 🌱🧺
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
On Saturday, 11/15, we'll enjoy shared meals and worship, and we'll hear from experts about how churches can steward their land sustainably and generously, supporting food-insecure individuals. 🌱🧺
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
October 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Join us at Food & Faith 2025 in Nashville, TN! 🌾⛪
On Saturday, 11/15, we'll enjoy shared meals and worship, and we'll hear from experts about how churches can steward their land sustainably and generously, supporting food-insecure individuals. 🌱🧺
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
On Saturday, 11/15, we'll enjoy shared meals and worship, and we'll hear from experts about how churches can steward their land sustainably and generously, supporting food-insecure individuals. 🌱🧺
Register here: nashvillewpc.church/faith-food-2...
Happy World Habitat Day!
This year’s theme, "Urban Crisis Response," highlights challenges like climate pressures and social inequities. At A Rocha USA, our Picnics en el Arroyo initiative promotes accessible green spaces and bilingual environmental education for Austin’s Hispanic families!
This year’s theme, "Urban Crisis Response," highlights challenges like climate pressures and social inequities. At A Rocha USA, our Picnics en el Arroyo initiative promotes accessible green spaces and bilingual environmental education for Austin’s Hispanic families!
October 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy World Habitat Day!
This year’s theme, "Urban Crisis Response," highlights challenges like climate pressures and social inequities. At A Rocha USA, our Picnics en el Arroyo initiative promotes accessible green spaces and bilingual environmental education for Austin’s Hispanic families!
This year’s theme, "Urban Crisis Response," highlights challenges like climate pressures and social inequities. At A Rocha USA, our Picnics en el Arroyo initiative promotes accessible green spaces and bilingual environmental education for Austin’s Hispanic families!
Join us at the Concordia University Preserve of Austin, TX, for our Picnic en el Arroyo on Saturday, 10/11! 🌳🧺 The event is free and in SPANISH, offering lunch, a guided walk, quality environmental education, and fun nature activities for the whole family.
Register here: bit.ly/46cHvAW
Register here: bit.ly/46cHvAW
October 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Join us at the Concordia University Preserve of Austin, TX, for our Picnic en el Arroyo on Saturday, 10/11! 🌳🧺 The event is free and in SPANISH, offering lunch, a guided walk, quality environmental education, and fun nature activities for the whole family.
Register here: bit.ly/46cHvAW
Register here: bit.ly/46cHvAW
¡Los esperamos en la Reserva Natural de la Universidad de Concordia en Austin, TX, para nuestro Picnic en el Arroyo el sábado, 11/10! 🌳🧺 El evento es gratuito y en español, con un almuerzo, una caminata guiada y actividades divertidas para toda la familia.
Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/46cHvAW
Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/46cHvAW
October 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
¡Los esperamos en la Reserva Natural de la Universidad de Concordia en Austin, TX, para nuestro Picnic en el Arroyo el sábado, 11/10! 🌳🧺 El evento es gratuito y en español, con un almuerzo, una caminata guiada y actividades divertidas para toda la familia.
Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/46cHvAW
Regístrese aquí: bit.ly/46cHvAW
This October, alongside our prayer requests, we acknowledge the ways we’ve seen God’s hope and provision amidst our work!
October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This October, alongside our prayer requests, we acknowledge the ways we’ve seen God’s hope and provision amidst our work!
🌿🙏 This month, we invite you to join us in prayer as we focus on specific prayer points for October, highlighting our work across the U.S., our global partners, and the beauty and needs of creation.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for the transformation and restoration of all creation! 🌎💚
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for the transformation and restoration of all creation! 🌎💚
October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🌿🙏 This month, we invite you to join us in prayer as we focus on specific prayer points for October, highlighting our work across the U.S., our global partners, and the beauty and needs of creation.
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for the transformation and restoration of all creation! 🌎💚
Thank you for standing with us in prayer for the transformation and restoration of all creation! 🌎💚
We invite you to join the Evangelical Environmental Network's fall book club! 📖🌱
From 10/8 to 11/5, they will discuss Dr. Sandra L. Richter's "Stewards of Eden," exploring how the Bible informs our relationship with the environment. 🌏
Learn more: creationcare.org/get-involved/een-book-club.html
From 10/8 to 11/5, they will discuss Dr. Sandra L. Richter's "Stewards of Eden," exploring how the Bible informs our relationship with the environment. 🌏
Learn more: creationcare.org/get-involved/een-book-club.html
October 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We invite you to join the Evangelical Environmental Network's fall book club! 📖🌱
From 10/8 to 11/5, they will discuss Dr. Sandra L. Richter's "Stewards of Eden," exploring how the Bible informs our relationship with the environment. 🌏
Learn more: creationcare.org/get-involved/een-book-club.html
From 10/8 to 11/5, they will discuss Dr. Sandra L. Richter's "Stewards of Eden," exploring how the Bible informs our relationship with the environment. 🌏
Learn more: creationcare.org/get-involved/een-book-club.html
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NEW #Earthkeepers podcast ep: Forrest and James engage with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt, co-founders of Kinship Plot, an intentional community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Listen now at at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jha8...
Listen now at at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jha8...
Community with the Whole of Creation, with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt of Kinship Plot
YouTube video by Circlewood
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NEW #Earthkeepers podcast ep: Forrest and James engage with Wes and Stephanie Vander Lugt, co-founders of Kinship Plot, an intentional community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Listen now at at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jha8...
Listen now at at the link here or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jha8...
🌿 A huge thank you to Fred Van Dyke for sharing his valuable insights from his new book during our A Rocha USA Team Retreat this September at the Au Sable Institute in Michigan! 📖✨
Check it out at Routledge Press and enjoy a 20% discount with code 25AFLY3: www.routledge.com/Conservation...
Check it out at Routledge Press and enjoy a 20% discount with code 25AFLY3: www.routledge.com/Conservation...
October 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🌿 A huge thank you to Fred Van Dyke for sharing his valuable insights from his new book during our A Rocha USA Team Retreat this September at the Au Sable Institute in Michigan! 📖✨
Check it out at Routledge Press and enjoy a 20% discount with code 25AFLY3: www.routledge.com/Conservation...
Check it out at Routledge Press and enjoy a 20% discount with code 25AFLY3: www.routledge.com/Conservation...
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Last week, we spent three days with Ben Lowe, Executive Director of @arocha.us. We enjoyed time together and explored what partnership might look like, and we came away excited at the possibilities - stay tuned!
September 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Last week, we spent three days with Ben Lowe, Executive Director of @arocha.us. We enjoyed time together and explored what partnership might look like, and we came away excited at the possibilities - stay tuned!
Our 2025/26 Nashville Churches of Restoration met at McKendree United Methodist, discussing ideas ranging from pollinator gardens to energy audits. 🌺⚡
They haven't nailed their projects down yet, but we're excited to see the new life God brings them and their ecosystems through their work!
They haven't nailed their projects down yet, but we're excited to see the new life God brings them and their ecosystems through their work!
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our 2025/26 Nashville Churches of Restoration met at McKendree United Methodist, discussing ideas ranging from pollinator gardens to energy audits. 🌺⚡
They haven't nailed their projects down yet, but we're excited to see the new life God brings them and their ecosystems through their work!
They haven't nailed their projects down yet, but we're excited to see the new life God brings them and their ecosystems through their work!
🌊 Happy World Rivers Day!
A Rocha USA supports river conservation by removing invasive species through herbicide-free methods along Bull Creek in Austin, TX. This maintains the health of the watershed.
Learn more about how to protect and celebrate your local waterways at worldriversday.com!
A Rocha USA supports river conservation by removing invasive species through herbicide-free methods along Bull Creek in Austin, TX. This maintains the health of the watershed.
Learn more about how to protect and celebrate your local waterways at worldriversday.com!
September 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🌊 Happy World Rivers Day!
A Rocha USA supports river conservation by removing invasive species through herbicide-free methods along Bull Creek in Austin, TX. This maintains the health of the watershed.
Learn more about how to protect and celebrate your local waterways at worldriversday.com!
A Rocha USA supports river conservation by removing invasive species through herbicide-free methods along Bull Creek in Austin, TX. This maintains the health of the watershed.
Learn more about how to protect and celebrate your local waterways at worldriversday.com!
Welcome, Chicagoland Churches of Restoration! Six churches joined our September 20 kickoff for a year of learning, growth, and practical ecological action. 💚🕊️
Our staff is so excited to walk alongside these churches as they discern what loving their places looks like in their own contexts. 🌿⛪
Our staff is so excited to walk alongside these churches as they discern what loving their places looks like in their own contexts. 🌿⛪
September 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Welcome, Chicagoland Churches of Restoration! Six churches joined our September 20 kickoff for a year of learning, growth, and practical ecological action. 💚🕊️
Our staff is so excited to walk alongside these churches as they discern what loving their places looks like in their own contexts. 🌿⛪
Our staff is so excited to walk alongside these churches as they discern what loving their places looks like in their own contexts. 🌿⛪
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Chicago River's remarkable comeback: fish return, a giant turtle spotted, and an open-water swim approaches.
#ChicagoRiver #RiverRevival #EnvironmentalSuccess
#ChicagoRiver #RiverRevival #EnvironmentalSuccess
In the Once Heavily Polluted Chicago River, More Fish, a Giant Snapping Turtle and an Upcoming Swim - Inside Climate News
Kayaking on the river reveals signs of life that earlier had been stamped out. The city’s first open-water swim in nearly a century is planned there this month.
insideclimatenews.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Chicago River's remarkable comeback: fish return, a giant turtle spotted, and an open-water swim approaches.
#ChicagoRiver #RiverRevival #EnvironmentalSuccess
#ChicagoRiver #RiverRevival #EnvironmentalSuccess
On 9/15, A Rocha USA joined Creation Justice Ministries and other faith leaders at the Ah-Nab-Awen Park of Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, we lamented and bore witness to the rollbacks on environmental policies that threaten God's creatures -- both human and non-human -- throughout our country.
September 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On 9/15, A Rocha USA joined Creation Justice Ministries and other faith leaders at the Ah-Nab-Awen Park of Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, we lamented and bore witness to the rollbacks on environmental policies that threaten God's creatures -- both human and non-human -- throughout our country.