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“In Our Hands: Designing a Sustainable, Equitable and Just Community”

Teachers College 525 West 120th Street, New York, New York, United States

Executive Director Karenna Gore, Rev. Dr. Walter Fluker, and Dr. Najeeba Syeed will present "In Our Hands: Designing a Sustainable, Equitable and Just Community," a session at "Awakened Schools: The Spiritual Core in Whole Child Education." This weekend conference at Teachers College will be held in person and online. Admission to the conference is free […]

Freedom of Religion or Belief for Indigenous Peoples: The 2022 UN Report

James Chapel 90 Claremont Avenue, New York, New York, United States

On Wednesday, October 26, the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary will host “Freedom of Religion or Belief for Indigenous Peoples: The 2022 UN Report.” This high-level forum will discuss the report about Indigenous peoples that the United Nations Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion or Belief will present to the 77th session […]

Values, Culture, Spirituality, and Ecosystem Restoration

Many grassroots efforts have realized how values-based approaches that integrate culture, Indigenous knowledge, and lessons from spiritual traditions can help motivate and sustain meaningful shifts in behavior and attitudes. Hosted by Center For Earth Ethics and the United Religions Initiative, this fireside chat will reflect on the work of the Values, Culture and Spirituality consultation series, […]

The Sacred Earth: Jewish Perspectives on our Planet

Earth Day Book Release Brunchfor The Sacred Earth, Edited by Rabbi Andy KahnIn-person and Livestream Rabbi Andy Kahn welcomes you to a light brunch event featuring a short presentation by Rob Watson, temple member and inventor of LEED environmental building standards, about the current state of the science on climate change, followed by a conversation between Rabbi […]

Book Launch | “The Planet You Inherit” by Larry Rasmussen

Union Theological Seminary 3041 Broadway, New York, New York, United States

Room AD 30, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Our children's and grandchildren's generation will face a different world, one affected by climate instability, mass uncertainty, and breathtaking extinction. In fact, the next generation will face the reality that human activity is changing the planet from one geological epoch to another. From […]

Conference | Parliament of the World’s Religions

McCormick Place Lakeside Center (2301 S King Dr,, Chicago, Illinois, United States

In August of 2023, the Parliament of the World’s Religions returns to the birthplace of the modern interfaith movement after 30 years away to celebrate 130 years of history in the city of Chicago. Parliament Convenings attract participants from more than 200 diverse religious, indigenous, and secular beliefs and more than 80 nations.