Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems

(Eco-Justice Series Program Three)

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How can we protect our oceans and waterways?

Water is central both to our Christian theology and to our survival. Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems guides small groups in discerning how they can better care for the earth’s waters, as well as the creatures and communities who live in and around them.

Program Overview

In the context of community, participants explore their relationships with water, in both the Christian Scriptures and their daily lives. Participants can expect to leave Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems better equipped to restore the health of our oceans, waterways, and ecosystems through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and daily decision-making.

Program Goals

Goals for Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems include:

Facilitation

Two volunteer facilitators are needed for Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems. JustFaith Ministries provides strong facilitation support.

Sessions

Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems consists of eight 2-hour sessions and an immersion experience.

Books/Resources

There are three books used in Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems – available through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore.

Program Promotion

Need help inviting people to your small group? This program promotion kit contains sample social media posts, bulletin announcements, email invitations, and more. Click below to download the promotion kit.

Cost

When you register, you have two options:

  • Participants in the Group Pay Their Own Registration Fee: Participants pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) A minimum of 8 participants is strongly recommended. Scholarships are available for individuals.
  • A Church/Organization pays the registration fee for all participants: When the group is set up, a church or organization will automatically be billed $280, which covers up to 8 participants. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) If you have more than 8 participants, your church or organization will be invoiced $35 for each additional participant when the group begins.
TESTIMONIALS

What They’re Saying

Gabrielle Poli
Pilot Group
“Sacred Water inspired me to see the protection of our watersheds as a spiritual practice. The contemplative aspects of the class allowed me to confront difficult environmental issues out of compassion, rather than from a place of fear. This workshop integrates social justice, faith, science, and the importance of community as tools for healing our earth. I learned so much from my group members, discovering new ways to advocate for our watersheds and the people who depend on them.”
Steven K. Halstead
Bondurant, Iowa
“Before I took the Sacred Water course, I didn't realize how much I take water, and in particular clean water, for granted. The course really opened my eyes to the blessing I have and I will never take it for granted again.”
Celeste Maris
Olympia, WA
“Daily I am challenged to consider how my actions and purchases impact our earth and my neighbors. The Sacred Land, Sacred Air, and Sacred Water programs have helped me, as I advocate for change. Using the knowledge and resources from these modules and from fellow participants, I can send more-informed letters to my local, state, and federal politicians and agencies for environmentally sound actions and decisions.”

Program Registration

Program Includes:

  • Comprehensive materials and session guides
  • Facilitation guidance
  • Retreat and Immersion guidance
  • Adaptations for virtual groups
  • Direct access to program staff for support

When you register, you have 2 options:

  • Participants in the Group Pay Their Own Registration Fee: Participants pay individually based on a sliding fee scale of $35, $55, or $75/person. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) A minimum of 8 participants is strongly recommended. Scholarships are available for individuals.
  • A Church/Organization pays the registration fee for all participants: When the group is set up, a church or organization will automatically be billed $280, which covers up to 8 participants. (There is no charge for up to two facilitators.) If you have more than 8 participants, your church or organization will be invoiced $35 for each additional participant when the group begins.

Books & Resources
for Group Participants

Participant books/resources are sold separately through our JustFaith Ministries Bookstore. The cost for the books used in Sacred Water: Oceans and Ecosystems is approximately $49/person. Note that there may be a small additional fee for an occasional video purchase.

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