Climate Pastoral Care Course
Faith communities are equipped with their own traditions and tools that can help us face the climate emergency. Learn more about the physical, emotional, mental health, and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis and how to address them through the practice of pastoral care in this new thirteen-module course.
This course was created by Blair Nelsen (Waterspirit - US) and Jessica Morthorpe (AUS).
Apply for a Scholarship
Apply now! The Fr. Edward J. Ciuba Scholarship is awarded to a prospective student of the Climate Pastoral Care Course. This scholarship is a one-time award that covers the full cost of tuition.
This scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Fr. Edward J. Ciuba, a long-time Waterspirit board member and impassioned champion of caring for Creation. It is awarded to a prospective student who meets the eligibility requirements listed in the application form, available by clicking the button below. This scholarship is awarded once a year and announced in early September, at the start of the Season of Creation.
Apply by clicking on the button below. The deadline is August 1, so don't wait!
Testimonials
“Congratulations on this terrific piece of work, you have done a great job of distilling literature from many sources to produce a well constructed and thoughtful course.”
“What an amazing amount of research and gathering you did to put this course together. I’ve done a couple other groups and this has a feel of real expertise and depth.”
LAUNCH EVENT
This course was officially launched at a virtual webinar featuring a panel of experts in the field, including Dr. Sally Gillespie, Rev. Talitha Amadea Aho, and Rev. Douglas Kaufman, featuring a special message from Rev. James Bhagwan. Deepen your understanding of the emotional states that the climate crisis can provoke (including eco-anxiety, climate grief, and more), and how to help your church communities navigate those feelings sensitively and effectively.
For enrolled Students
Enrolled students have access to learning community drop-in sessions and a Facebook group for sharing with other students and alumni.
Enrolled students are invited to join us for any of these upcoming drop-in sessions:
Session 2:
USA/EDT: August 7, 7 p.m. // AUS/AEST: August 8, 9 a.m.
Theme: Children & Parenting during the Climate Emergency
Guest Speaker: Harriet Shugarman of ClimateMama
Session 3:
USA/EDT: October 16, 7 p.m. // AUS/AEDT: October 17, 10 a.m.
Theme: Navigating Congregational Conflict
Guest Speaker: Dr. Leah D. Schade