The Interfaith Earth Network in MIlwaukee, Wisconsin is planning a major training event for clergy, lay leaders and seminarians October 21-22, 2012. Our goal is to increase the number of congregations who actively promote and practice earth stewardship. Does any reader have experience using community based social marketing with faith-based groups? What advice can you give on how to apply it as a follow-up to the training?
Theresa Lowder
Chairperson
Interfaith Earth Network
United States
CBSM & Faith-Based Groups
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Thank you, Michelle. The case study is an excellent example of how to apply cbsm in a congregation. I would love to see this type of study recorded in a curriculum format so it can easily be used in other congregations.
Let's definitely stay in touch.
Theresa
Theresa Lowder
Chairperson
Interfaith Earth Network
United States
He Theresa,
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has sponsored Stewardship Week (http://www.nacdnet.org/stewardship/) since 1955. "In 1955, the National Association of Conservation Districts began a national program to encourage Americans to focus on stewardship. Stewardship Week is officially celebrated from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in May. It is one of the world's largest conservation-related observances.
"Outreach Materials for Churches - This page contains sermon starters, hymns and scriptures on the topics soil, water and energy for use by churches to encourage good stewardship of our nation's natural resources.
"Stewardship Success Stories - Districts share information on how they successfully celebrate Stewardship."
I'm sure that you can find much information at their website that they will be happy to share with you.
Ron Harben
Air Quality Coordinator
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
United States
Hello again, Theresa,
I just found this article in the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) newsletter that you may find useful:
Stockton Symposium to Focus on Faith and Food
Agricultural practices and hunger issues will be discussed at the Faith, Food, and Farming Symposium in Stockton on Saturday, November 19. The public is invited to join San Joaquin Valley farmers, farm workers, California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross, Stockton Diocese Roman Catholic Bishop Stephen Blaire, and other regional and national leaders for the one-day session.
Learn how agriculture is evolving in the San Joaquin Valley, and discuss the role of faith in the future of food and farming. The event takes place at the Robert Cabral Ag Center, 2101 East Earhart Avenue, Stockton. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., costs $15 and includes lunch. The symposium is sponsored by Catholic Charities Environmental Justice Program and The National Catholic Rural Life Conference. Contact: Betsy Reifsnider at [email protected] or phone 209-444-5925.
Ron Harben
Air Quality Coordinator
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts
United States
Ron, thank you for this link. While the activities are Christian-based, they can be adapted to use with other faiths. I appreciate getting any information about working with faith-based groups.
Theresa Lowder
Theresa Lowder
Chairperson
Interfaith Earth Network
United States
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Hi Theresa,
I just heard about this case study at Doug's workshop last week, might be worth checking out. http://www.cbsm.com/cases/123+campaign+against+global+warming_138
We should stay in touch - I'm over in MN and am potentially looking at doing some faith community CBSM in southern MN.
Good luck!
Michelle
Michelle Vigen
Campaign and Metrics Coordinator
Clean Energy Resource Teams (University of MN Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org