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Our Vision

The Center for Earth Ethics envisions a world where value is measured according to the sustained well-being of all people and our planet.

Our Mission

We work to cultivate the public consciousness needed to make changes in policy and culture that will establish a new value system that is based on this vision of the world.

Programs Intro

We advance our mission through four core programs that complement and connect to each other in all our public programs, academics and movement-building.

Programs

Eco-Ministry

Fostering educational opportunities and dialogue about humanity’s relationship to the rest of the natural world for seminary students, faith leaders and local communities.
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Environmental Justice
& Civic Engagement

Working at the intersection of social inequity and injustice and the ecological crisis.
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Original Caretakers

Honoring, supporting and learning from indigenous knowledge and traditions, especially regarding the spiritual dimensions of our ecological crisis.
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Sustainability
& Global Affairs

Engaging with policy-makers and civil society in order to bring faith, wisdom and indigenous traditions to bear on the establishment of a new economic development paradigm that is based on long-term well-being of all life on Earth.
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From the blog.

Religion and Climate Change: A Conversation with Karenna Gore

In conversation with Berkley Center Director Shaun Casey, Karenna discussed how religious communities strive to promote environmental consciousness with an aim to fulfill a responsibility for the common good. Over the past three decades, climate change has become an increasingly prominent topic on the global agenda as advocates have marshaled…

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In Memorial: Rev. Dr. James H. Cone

The Center for Earth Ethics honors the life of James Cone, beloved teacher and writer. Below we share some of his work, the impact of his pioneering spirit, and thoughts from those he touched. James Cone, the cross, and the lynching memorial Religion News Service published this compelling piece on April…

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Mindahi Bastida Muñoz: The Meaning of Life and Earth’s Sacred Elements

Excellence Reporter is conducting 1000+ interviews on the topic: What is the Meaning of Life? In a time of so much turbulence and seemingly insurmountable challenges, this project is dedicated to inspiring awakening and insight. Contributors to the site include author Rev. John Dear, activist Bill McKibben, yoga innovator Ana…

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On the calendar.

On Water and Faith: Ministry in the Time of Climate Change

On Water and Faith: Ministry in the Time of Climate Change May 31 – June 2, 2018 Union Theological Seminary – New York To train, support, and empower faith leaders, the Center for Earth Ethics is once again partnering with the Climate Reality Project to train 30-50 faith leaders from around…

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