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
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.