Is a River Alive? 🌊 Robert Macfarlane’s new book challenges us to see rivers as living entities with agency and rights — reshaping how we imagine and govern our relationship with nature. New FORE Spotlights episode hosted by @sammickey.bsky.social. Watch now on YouTube: Religion and Ecology.

Is a River Alive? 🌊 Robert Macfarlane’s new book challenges us to see rivers as living entities with agency and rights — reshaping how we imagine and govern our relationship with nature. New FORE Spotlights episode hosted by @sammickey.bsky.social. Watch now on YouTube: Religion and Ecology.

The Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology offers a hub of eco-anxiety resources, from practical tools and meditations to books, podcasts, and reports designed to help you navigate this “everything change.” 🔗 fore.yale.edu/Resources/Eco-anxiety-Resources

The Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology offers a hub of eco-anxiety resources, from practical tools and meditations to books, podcasts, and reports designed to help you navigate this “everything change.” 🔗 fore.yale.edu/Resources/Eco-anxiety-Resources

Elizabeth Allison’s voice resonates across two vital platforms shaping the field of religion and ecology. In her Yale Series interview, she explores eco-grief and integral ecology. (yaleseries.com) while her written contribution to the Ecozoic Reader builds on this vision. (bit.ly/ecozoicreader)

Elizabeth Allison’s voice resonates across two vital platforms shaping the field of religion and ecology. In her Yale Series interview, she explores eco-grief and integral ecology. (yaleseries.com) while her written contribution to the Ecozoic Reader builds on this vision. (bit.ly/ecozoicreader)

Ecological Civilization isn’t just about sustainability — it’s about rethinking how we live together on Earth. It’s a vision of societies that regenerate, share, and sustain, where well-being is measured not only by growth, but by balance. What’s one change you're committed to making?

A new Laudato Si’ Village is rising in Castel Gandolfo — a living model of ecological conversion. How could local communities create their own spaces for living out care for our common home? Read more at fore.yale.edu/news

🌌 Did you know you can explore the Journey of the Universe anytime, anywhere? Three online courses weave science, story, and spirituality into the unfolding story of life. Which draws you in more—the science, the story, or the sense of belonging to a larger whole?

🌌 Did you know you can explore the Journey of the Universe anytime, anywhere? Three online courses weave science, story, and spirituality into the unfolding story of life. Which draws you in more—the science, the story, or the sense of belonging to a larger whole?

Cultivating Ecological Civilization - 8/28 A live conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker, Peter Senge, Tu Weiming & Chen Xia on how cultural, spiritual, and ecological wisdom can guide our planetary future. Which wisdom traditions do you think the world most needs? Register: bit.ly/GarrisonWebinar

Cultivating Ecological Civilization - 8/28 A live conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker, Peter Senge, Tu Weiming & Chen Xia on how cultural, spiritual, and ecological wisdom can guide our planetary future. Which wisdom traditions do you think the world most needs? Register: bit.ly/GarrisonWebinar

"Fungi remind us that intelligence isn’t only human. Slime molds & mushrooms problem-solve, communicate, and adapt—challenging how we define wisdom itself." - Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life. Living Earth Community is coming soon!

PRESENTED: Ecozoic Reader — Issue 9 (CES × Yale Forum). A use-it-now reader based on Thomas Berry’s Ecozoic vision: essays → rituals → classroom & community practice, from 21 contributors. Read → bit.ly/ecozoicreader Which practice will you adopt first?

The new Ecozoic Reader is live—guest-edited by Sam King & Sam Mickey with reflections from leaders across religion & ecology. A look back at our roots, and forward to what’s next. Read here → bit.ly/ecozoicreader cc: @sammickey.bsky.social

The new Ecozoic Reader is live—guest-edited by Sam King & Sam Mickey with reflections from leaders across religion & ecology. A look back at our roots, and forward to what’s next. Read here → bit.ly/ecozoicreader cc: @sammickey.bsky.social

Most legal systems protect human interests first. Earth law flips that script — recognizing the rights of ecosystems to exist, thrive, and evolve. If your local river could speak in court, what would it say?

Most legal systems protect human interests first. Earth law flips that script — recognizing the rights of ecosystems to exist, thrive, and evolve. If your local river could speak in court, what would it say?

A call to reshape the human venture toward a more benign presence on Earth — what he called the Great Work of our time. Presented by Sam King, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. What’s one “Great Work” you feel called to take on?

Journey of the Universe An Emmy Award–winning reflection on the human connection to Earth and the cosmos. Stream now or order the DVD. 🎥 journeyoftheuniverse.org/film 📷 Photo: Pablo Carlos Budassi

Journey of the Universe An Emmy Award–winning reflection on the human connection to Earth and the cosmos. Stream now or order the DVD. 🎥 journeyoftheuniverse.org/film 📷 Photo: Pablo Carlos Budassi

Mary Evelyn Tucker & John Grim have spent decades exploring these questions — and calling us to act for the Earth’s future. Their call: know our place in the web of life, draw wisdom from the world’s traditions, and act for the continuity of the Earth community. Read more: bit.ly/46TFHNQ

Mary Evelyn Tucker & John Grim have spent decades exploring these questions — and calling us to act for the Earth’s future. Their call: know our place in the web of life, draw wisdom from the world’s traditions, and act for the continuity of the Earth community. Read more: bit.ly/46TFHNQ

“If we grasp that animals such as bees perceive the world through entirely different sensors than ours… then we can unleash our imagination.” — Lars Chittka, The Mind of a Bee Seeing through a bee’s eyes means caring for them on their own terms. 🌱 Living Earth Community — coming soon.

“Planetary health is about the well-being of the soul of the Earth, the harmony between the seen and the unseen.” Dr. Iyad Abumoghli This new issue of the Ecozoic Reader is rooted in the legacy of Thomas Berry, who called for a profound transformation of human consciousness. Available mid-August.

The Cycles of Gaia curriculum brings the seasons to life in the classroom—rooted in science, guided by Earth’s rhythms, and aligned with NGSS. Join our live educator webinar to explore the toolkit and connect with fellow teachers across grade levels. 📅 Register: cyclesofgaia.com/webinars

Blair Nelsen calls eco‑grief what it is: love that refuses to look away. Watch her full interview in the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology series → yaleseries.com Where are you turning grief into guardianship this week?

Julia Johnson reminds us that every meal is a moral act. In this conversation, she explores how Christian traditions call us to rethink consumption—not just what we eat, but how it connects us to animals, workers, soil, and spirit. Watch her full interview at YaleSeries.com

Living Earth Community is an upcoming digital platform for ecological reflection, spiritual grounding, and academic collaboration. It will offer resources that bridge science, story, and sacred practice—all in service of Earth’s flourishing. 🌀 Stay tuned. Something rooted is taking shape.

At EcoCiv, we don’t just respond to crisis. We cultivate visions of long-term flourishing. Our work weaves together ecology, economics, governance, and culture—because no system exists in isolation. Explore current projects and publications at fore.yale.edu/Ecological-Civilization

In a time of ecological unraveling, the Living Earth Community offers something rare: Wisdom without dogma Collaboration without ego A shared language for science, spirit, and justice Living Earth Community is coming soon—join us! cc: @sammickey.bsky.social

“All people are my brothers and sisters, and all things are my companions.” Mary Evelyn Tucker, Journey of the Universe A cosmic vision of kinship and belonging. What would change if we truly lived this?

This week on Spotlights @sammickey.bsky.social chats with Rachael Petersen—Harvard's Program Lead for Thinking with Plants & Fungi—who's leading in the field on cutting‑edge plant science. What would you ask her about plant consciousness? ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=cMZ7bF8tmzw

Joanna Macy taught us how to grieve and act at once. Which part of her work still lives in you? 🌍 New blog post: tinyurl.com/j4s22p7y

24 July is #EarthOvershootDay. That means humanity has used up Earth’s yearly natural resources budget in just 7 months. In 2024, the date was 1 August. The date keeps creeping earlier—but the trend can be reversed: www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/up...

Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us: remembrance is a practice. And every sacred act is a chance to come home. 🪶 What’s one practice or ritual that helps you remember who you are?

Blair Nelsen reminds us that we're not meant to carry the weight of the world alone. In her interview, she shares how ritual, relationship, and the rhythm of the Earth help her stay grounded in the work of justice and care. Watch the full interview at yaleseries.com

Blair Nelsen doesn’t separate inner healing from outer action. In her interview for Reflections on Religion & Ecology, she shares how spiritual ecology invites us to grieve, gather, and grow—not just for the Earth, but with it. Watch her full interview now at yaleseries.com

Grief is not a weakness. It’s a sacred response to what we love. In her interview for Reflections on Religion & Ecology, Blair Nelsen shares how Waterspirit is holding space for eco-anxiety and spiritual care in a time of planetary unraveling. Watch her full story: yaleseries.com

Blair Nelsen is a permaculturist, UN advocate, and nature poet. In her new interview for the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, she reframes eco-grief—not as a disorder, but as evidence of deep love. You don’t grieve what you never cared for. Watch: yaleseries.com

As we close the week at the Yale Forum, living this work means showing up in remembrance and hope. Religion and ecology aren't just academic fields; they're the foundation of a shared future we build together. Discover more at yaleseries.com How are you weaving wisdom into action where you live?

"Ash Wednesday is a good day to be arrested," Jim Antal said to the crowd. Because when the earth is burning, repentance looks like resistance. Accountability looks like action. Watch Jim Antal's full interview in the Reflections on Religion & Ecology series now: YaleSeries.com

In our new series, Reflections on Religion & Ecology, Yale alumni speak from the field, offering bold, sacred responses to environmental injustice and ecological despair. Rev. Jim Antal opens the series with a call for courage and spiritual solidarity. 🔗 Watch Jim’s interview now: YaleSeries.com

In this week's Reflections on Religion & Ecology interview, Rev. Jim Antal talks about what faith means. For him, faith isn't meant to sit quietly in pews—it's meant to move in the streets, show up at the policy table, and preach in a burning world. 🌱 Watch the full interview now: YaleSeries.com

✨ Our new series Reflections on Religion & Ecology just launched. We begin with Rev. Jim Antal — a prophetic voice for climate justice and sacred courage. Watch the full interview: yaleseries.com #ReflectionsOnReligionAndEcology #SpiritualEcology #YaleForum

At the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, we embrace the cosmos as our kin. This perspective invites us to honor the Earth's story as central to our own and to awaken to the sacred presence that infuses all life. How does this vision shape your understanding of ecology and faith?

This week, we spotlight the dedicated alumni and scholars who carry the torch of sacred ecology into the future, blending deep tradition with fresh insight and action. They remind us that our work is part of a vibrant, ongoing lineage. Watch for Reflections on Religion and Ecology tomorrow!

The passage of wisdom is a living tradition. The Living Earth Community embodies decades of sacred continuity — connecting elders and emerging leaders in a shared commitment to Earth care. In this space, we honor the stories, teachings, and relationships that sustain us across time.

At the Forum, we don’t treat the Earth as scenery. We see it as a sacred narrative — unfolding, alive, and entangled with every breath we take. This is not just theology. It’s cosmology with consequences. 📖 Who taught you to see the natural world as alive? A mentor? A text? A moment?

Today at 3:37pm ET, the full moon rises—a powerful moment to pause and reconnect with the natural rhythms that shape our lives. What are you ready to release as the moon reaches its peak? What hidden truths are calling for your attention? Share your reflections with us below.