Our story
With love for the Earth and concern about climate change, members of River Falls churches First Congregational United Church of Christ and St Bridget Catholic Community joined for study and conversation. Together they read and explored Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si: On the Care of our Home.” Challenged and inspired, the participants agreed to continue their work together. They hosted Earth-care speakers and the new group grew. After a few years, the group was meeting monthly, the name “Hope for Creation” was adopted, and River Falls faith communities were invited to participate in Hope for Creation. In 2024, the group rebranded to Hope for Earth to reflect the broader community effort.
TODAY & TOMORROW
Our vision:
Hope for Earth’s vision is to inspire hope, educate, collaborate, advocate and mobilize people to protect the planet. Our deeply rooted values call us to respectful stewardship of the land, air, waters, and all beings. We envision partnerships with local organizations to address the urgency of environmental challenges and to seek ways to protect all creation on Earth, our common home.
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Previous H4E Community offerings have included:
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Earth - based “Welcoming Advent” gatherings including a prayer walk along the River
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Earth Day outdoor gatherings
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Speakers, addressing climate change, both in person and virtual, including meteorologist and author Paul Douglas and professor and priest Fr. Bud Grant
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Virtual book studies: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer and The Story of More by Hope Jahren
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Community - wide event: “Partnering For Our Sustainable Community”
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Support for River Falls churches “Green Teams”
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Support / resources for churches planning solar panel installations