Climate Huddle: Being Faithful People of Resilience

The Climate Witness Project is excited to host Professor Debra Rienstra on January 12, 2023 at 8pm ET for a discussion of her new book Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth. 

“Refugia” is a biological term for places of shelter where life endures in times of crisis. In Refugia Faith, Debra Rienstra considers how Christians can respond to this time of climate crisis and upheaval by becoming people of refugia. How can we adapt our faith and practice to find and nurture refugia in the earth, our human cultural systems, and our spiritual lives? Participants will explore the seven transformations toward refugia faith, reflecting on scripture and exploring practical examples of refugia work.

Debra Rienstra is professor of English at Calvin University, and the author of four books—on motherhood, spirituality, worship, and ecotheology/climate change. Rienstra is also the host of the Refugia Podcast and writes bi-weekly forThe Twelve, a blog connected with The Reformed Journal.

Get a copy of the book here for 30% off using the discount code RIENSTRA30.

Please read the book in advance of this discussion.

The first five registrants will receive a free copy of Debra Rienstra's book!