Climate Change and Faith: A Moral Imperative
By James Long, SanDiego350 (Originally published in the East County Magazine) On Monday, March 13, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley, a panel composed of a climate scientist and representatives of the Jewish, Catholic, and Islamic faiths discussed climate change, each from their perspectives. The evening began with Dr. V. Ramanathan’s […]
The Pope heard round the world
By Hutton Marshall Originally published in the San Diego Free Press on September 24th 2015 The Pope is in town. Not this town, unfortunately — he’s in Washington, D.C. Today, Pope Francis will give a historic address to Congress, where he is expected to speak on the escalating climate change crisis. This closely watched event will […]
Climate Justice Forum: Answering Earth’s Call
“We are hope gathering.” — Rev. Beth Johnson So many people came. The courtyard of St. Paul’s at Fifth and Nutmeg reverberated with their energy. They crowded into the Great Hall. People of many faiths and affiliations were gathered together, encouraged and challenged by Pope Francis’s courage, taking in and giving out the hope […]