Northwest Intermountain Synod.

A fledgling group has been meeting virtually since last fall to explore how ministry sites that comprise the Northwest Intermountain Synod can faithfully engage in actions that care for the Earth, God’s Creation. At our April 18 meeting we settled on a name for our group—the “EcoFaith Action Network”.  Are you interested in joining us? We meet virtually on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We value your interest and input. If you would like more information or you wish to share your ideas or participate, email Deaconess Katrina Martich at contact@katrinamartich.com  

More about our name. “Ecofaith.” “Eco” is from the Greek work “oikos,” meaning “household” and reminds us of our vocation to manage God’s “household” for the good of all life within it. We chose this name because practices to care for Planet Earth are spiritual practices rooted in our beliefs about God’s Creation and our place in it. We borrowed the name Ecofaith Network, with permission, from two synods in Minnesota that are organizing together. You can check out the inspiring work of these Minnesota synods here. Home | EcoFaith (ecofaithnetwork.org) “Action.”  We wanted to make it clear that our work is about taking action. We don’t want to be all talk and no action. “Network.” We aspire to engage and connect ministry sites across our synod to each other and to resources. 

We might even find ourselves connecting with the other synods, perhaps starting with Region 1 synods. For example, the Montana Synod has established a “Care for Creation Task Force” that has been successful connecting and involving youth and young adults. To check out this vibrant ministry, click here. Changing Climate Taskforce (montanasynod.org)