Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Project Drawdown

  • Celebrate Earth Day with these Events

    Earth Day is less than three weeks away, falling this year on Friday, April 22nd. Looking for a way to celebrate? I am reminded of what Saint Francis was reported to have said: “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use… Continue reading

  • Eco-Summit on the Ridge

    For several months now, I have been helping to plan an in-person community summit on Climate Change in Seattle. If you are local to the Seattle area, I hope you can join us on April 23rd at the Greenwood Senior… Continue reading

  • Resolve to Eat More Plants in the New Year

    January is the month of New Year’s resolutions. Why not make a resolution that can improve yourself while also lowering your carbon footprint? During January, I will focus each week on a different climate saving resolution. My hope is that… Continue reading

  • Season of Creation Week 5: Educate Yourself and Talk about Climate Change!

    We are in the fifth week of the Season of Creation. Last week the theme was “Ditch the Plastic”; this week the theme is “Educate yourself on climate change and then start talking about it.” Climate change fundamentally starts with… Continue reading

  • Are you Idling on Climate Action?

    How often do you idle your car’s engine? That is, sit in your car before departing and run the engine to warm the car up in the winter, or perhaps to cool down the car in the summer. Or perhaps… Continue reading

  • Climate Change Talk Wrap Up

    This past Sunday, The Saint Francis of Assisi ministry hosted Kathy Dawson who spoke to thirty attendees on the topic “Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions.” Kathy is a member of the All Pilgrims Christian Church on Capitol Hill,… Continue reading

  • Project Drawdown

    In the introduction of Laudato Si, Pope Francis tells us: The worldwide ecological movement has already made considerable progress and led to the establishment of numerous organizations committed to raising awareness of these challenges. Yes, many people and many organizations… Continue reading