Iowa Faith & Climate Network
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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.
Soon, some of your local farmers may begin signups for next year's CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share - basically a membership with weekly vegetables. You may also have grocery stores that feature local foods. Why not explore the options today! #adventcalendar #climatecrisis #localfood
December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Soon, some of your local farmers may begin signups for next year's CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share - basically a membership with weekly vegetables. You may also have grocery stores that feature local foods. Why not explore the options today! #adventcalendar #climatecrisis #localfood
Simplicity. The word comes from a late Latin word, "simplicitās," meaning "singleness." Our busy, thing-filled, messy lives are rarely single-minded, right? How might you take steps toward a life with greater simplicity? How might our planet benefit if we all did so? #adventcalendar #climatecrisis
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Simplicity. The word comes from a late Latin word, "simplicitās," meaning "singleness." Our busy, thing-filled, messy lives are rarely single-minded, right? How might you take steps toward a life with greater simplicity? How might our planet benefit if we all did so? #adventcalendar #climatecrisis
Using less energy isn't just about saving money - it's a crucial step in preventing oil spills, global energy conflicts, and environmental injustice. This Advent, keep finding new ways to cut down on your energy consumption. #sustainableliving #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Using less energy isn't just about saving money - it's a crucial step in preventing oil spills, global energy conflicts, and environmental injustice. This Advent, keep finding new ways to cut down on your energy consumption. #sustainableliving #adventcalendar #climateaction
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
iowafaithandclimate.org
December 9, 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:
Talking with others about climate change is incredibly important. Many people feel like you do but have never talked with others about what they are seeing, feeling, concerned about, and so on. Our "What's Your Climate Story?" resource on our website can help you get started. iowafaithandclimate....
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Talking with others about climate change is incredibly important. Many people feel like you do but have never talked with others about what they are seeing, feeling, concerned about, and so on. Our "What's Your Climate Story?" resource on our website can help you get started. iowafaithandclimate....
Our Exec. Director, Irene, was recently featured on the "Love, Serve, Lead" podcast from the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church @IowaUMChurch talking about climate justice & creation care. You can find it at youtu.be/_-0Et-4GBLQ....
Love. Serve. Lead. Episode 003 - Do people of faith care about climate justice?
What does climate justice look like through the lens of faith? Join Rev. Dr. Edgar Solís and Deaconess Irene DeMaris as they explore how faith communities are taking bold steps to care for creation on this episode of Love. Serve. Lead.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Our Exec. Director, Irene, was recently featured on the "Love, Serve, Lead" podcast from the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church @IowaUMChurch talking about climate justice & creation care. You can find it at youtu.be/_-0Et-4GBLQ....
It's the 2nd Sunday of Advent, and today we're thinking about renewal of the earth. What are you doing to bring about restoration and healing to creation? #adventcalendar #climatecrisis
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's the 2nd Sunday of Advent, and today we're thinking about renewal of the earth. What are you doing to bring about restoration and healing to creation? #adventcalendar #climatecrisis
Today is St. Nicholas Day, the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in the 4th century who was known for his generosity. Some people remember him by exchanging gifts on this day. How do you see generosity as a critical climate action needed in our time? #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is St. Nicholas Day, the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in the 4th century who was known for his generosity. Some people remember him by exchanging gifts on this day. How do you see generosity as a critical climate action needed in our time? #adventcalendar #climateaction
The weather today will be a bit warmer across Iowa today, so why not take the opportunity to spend at least a few minutes outside and reflect in God's beautiful world? #climateaction #adventcalendar
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The weather today will be a bit warmer across Iowa today, so why not take the opportunity to spend at least a few minutes outside and reflect in God's beautiful world? #climateaction #adventcalendar
Our latest resource is out! It's a climate action guide for Hanukkah, with short daily reflections, simple climate-friendly actions & more. Created for both individual & congregational use, it's free & simple to use. Download it today & share it with your Jewish community: iowafaithandclimate....
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Our latest resource is out! It's a climate action guide for Hanukkah, with short daily reflections, simple climate-friendly actions & more. Created for both individual & congregational use, it's free & simple to use. Download it today & share it with your Jewish community: iowafaithandclimate....
When was last time you called, emailed or wrote a letter to a local or state leader about the urgency of our climate crisis? Today's a great day to do so! #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When was last time you called, emailed or wrote a letter to a local or state leader about the urgency of our climate crisis? Today's a great day to do so! #adventcalendar #climateaction
Could you go meatless for Lent...or have you done so already? It's a choice that, over time, as a significant impact. #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Could you go meatless for Lent...or have you done so already? It's a choice that, over time, as a significant impact. #adventcalendar #climateaction
Advent Day 3: What ideas do you have for focusing on these "5 Cs" during this Advent season? #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Advent Day 3: What ideas do you have for focusing on these "5 Cs" during this Advent season? #adventcalendar #climateaction
This Giving Tuesday, discover 2 meaningful ways to support our work! You can always make a one-time or sustaining gift at iowafaithandclimate..... Also, today only, all profits from this wind/solar shirt from our friends at Jusfaith support us! Check it out: jusfaith.com/product...
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This Giving Tuesday, discover 2 meaningful ways to support our work! You can always make a one-time or sustaining gift at iowafaithandclimate..... Also, today only, all profits from this wind/solar shirt from our friends at Jusfaith support us! Check it out: jusfaith.com/product...
Advent Day 2: Climate action has the potential to become a habit. Every time to take an action, you strengthen your resolve and make it more likely you'll take other, more difficult actions. #adventcalendar #climateaction
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Advent Day 2: Climate action has the potential to become a habit. Every time to take an action, you strengthen your resolve and make it more likely you'll take other, more difficult actions. #adventcalendar #climateaction
For many Christians, today is the first day of Advent. Come back each day for our daily reflections & climate actions, or download the full resource yourself at iowafaithandclimate....
Today's reflection:
Begin Advent with hope!
Today's reflection:
Begin Advent with hope!
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For many Christians, today is the first day of Advent. Come back each day for our daily reflections & climate actions, or download the full resource yourself at iowafaithandclimate....
Today's reflection:
Begin Advent with hope!
Today's reflection:
Begin Advent with hope!
Many of our followers will begin the season of Advent tomorrow. If you're among them, be sure to download our Advent Calendar, which has daily reflections and climate actions. It's free & crafted for personal, family & congregational use.
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.
iowafaithandclimate.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Many of our followers will begin the season of Advent tomorrow. If you're among them, be sure to download our Advent Calendar, which has daily reflections and climate actions. It's free & crafted for personal, family & congregational use.
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.
iowafaithandclimate.org
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
iowafaithandclimate.org
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.
iowasdirtysecret.com
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.