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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · 16d

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....

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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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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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · 22d

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...

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · 24d

Last chance! Grab your clean energy shirt today while at least 20% (and potentially 40%) of the proceeds will still go to Iowa Faith & Climate. It’s an easy way to connect the dots between, well, faith & climate!

"God First Created Wind & Solar" Unisex T-Shirt - Jusfaith

20% Profits Benefit Iowa Faith & Climate.

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 24

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...

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 21

- published a new post on 12 things your "green team" should write about. Check out the post at iowafaithandclimate....

Yep, it's definitely the busy season around here!
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12 Things Your "Green Team" Can Write About | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

Whether you have a "Green Team," "Creation Care Committee," or SEED (Sustaining Earth’s Environment Daily) Community in your congregation, your members,

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 21

- represented us at the RE-AMP annual 3-day meeting in Cedar Rapids (RE-AMP is a multi-org group working to equitably eliminate greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest by 2050. We were one of 3 faith-based groups there. Here's a sampling of photos from the week.)
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 21

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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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 20

Tomorrow's "Sun Day" & events will be held across the country. Sponsored by the nonprofit "Third Act" to promote solar power, there are events around the country. Here's where to learn about events (and if there are none near you, gather friends & do something amazing!)
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 20

🌟Calling all Northeast Iowa residents!🌟 Don't miss out on our Meet-and-Greet event tomorrow (9/20) in Dubuque, 5-6:30 PM at Mount Carmel Bluffs, 1040 Carmel Drive. Exec. Director Irene DeMaris & Board Chair Rob Hogg would love to chat about faith and climate action. RSVP:

Join Us in Dubuque to Connect & Build Our Movement | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

Saturday, September 20th from 5:00-6:30pm in Dubuque

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

With your support, we can go beyond the basics & craft something bolder & more transformative. Will you help us close the gap? A gift of $10, $50, or $100 today will fund new resources & equip Iowans of faith to tell their climate stories & take action for justice. iowafaithandclimate....
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Donate | Iowa Faith & Climate Network

As a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on the generous donations of individuals, faith-based organizations, & foundations. Donate today.

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

These are the kinds of resources your gift can bring to life.

We set a goal of $5,000 this summer to expand this work, and while we’re doing well overall, we’re not close to that goal yet. No matter what, we’ll keep building resources every month.
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

- A guide to help teens talk about eco-anxiety
- A pastors' toolkit for pastors for weaving climate storytelling into their sermons
- A game that sparks climate conversations in small groups
- A lunch-and-learn series for informal sharing
- Resources for diverse traditions beyond Christianity
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thanks to generous support this year, we’re in a solid place financially. But here’s the truth: strength doesn’t mean slowing down. It means we have the chance to do even more. All across Iowa, people are asking us for resources to help them deepen their faithful climate advocacy, like...
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 30

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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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 28

Irene, Tim & our board President, Rob Hogg, were recently guests on the "Surviving Bad" TV show. We chatted about the work we're doing & how you can join us in taking climate action. Check out the entire episode today!

Surviving Bad (2025) | Ep. 4 | - Iowa Faith & Climate Network

A newly energized campaign to engage the faith community throughout Iowa that provides opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve climate action, and offer some unique benefits for all Iowans. Brought to you by The Partnership for A Healthy Iowa.

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

Together, we are urging Iowans of faith to raise their voices through their action alert. Tell your Representative to Vote NO on the PERMIT Act. Protect Iowa’s water, communities, and health. secure.everyaction.c...
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Protect Clean Water. Stop the PERMIT Act.

Congress is moving forward with a dangerous bill that threatens Iowa and our clean water. We need your voice now.

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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

This action alert comes from our close friends and partners at the Environmental Law & Policy Center @elpcenter in Iowa. Iowa Faith & Climate Network has shared an office suite with ELPC for decades, and we are in constant collaboration for justice and the health of our planet.
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

For more than 50 years, the Clean Water Act has safeguarded Iowa’s water for drinking, farming, recreation, and wildlife. We cannot afford to roll back these protections now.
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

* Raise the cost of safe drinking water for families and businesses
* Increase unsafe waterways for swimming, fishing, and recreation
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

The PERMIT Act would:

* Allow more toxic chemicals, like pesticides and PFAS, to pollute Iowa’s rivers and lakes
* Strip protections from wetlands and small streams that filter pollution and reduce flooding
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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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Iowa Faith & Climate Network @iowafaithclimate.bsky.social · Aug 25

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!)

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