Climate Pastoral Care Course

Faith communities are equipped with their own traditions and tools that can help us face the climate emergency. Learn more about the physical, emotional, mental health, and spiritual impacts of the climate crisis and how to address them through the practice of pastoral care in this new thirteen-module course.

Thirteen Modules – with several free previews. View the modules on this page.

This course was created by Blair Nelsen (Waterspirit – US) and Jessica Morthorpe (AUS).
Take the Free Preview
ENROLL TODAY ($200)

Apply for a scholarship

We are now accepting applications for the Fr. Edward J. Ciuba scholarship! This scholarship is a one-time award that covers the full cost of tuition for the Climate Pastoral Care Course. This scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Fr. Edward J. Ciuba, a long-time Waterspirit board member and impassioned champion of caring for Creation. It will be awarded to a prospective student who meets the eligibility requirements listed on the linked Google form. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2023. The recipient will be announced in early September, at the start of the Season of Creation.

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Enrolled students have access to learning community drop-in sessions and a Facebook group for sharing with other students and alumni. Stay tuned to this page for more information about the next climate pastoral care learning community drop-in session on:

Friday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. (EDT)//Saturday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. (AEST).
REGISTER FOR THE DROP-IN SESSION
JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

LAUNCH EVENT

This course was officially launched at a virtual webinar featuring a panel of experts in the field, including Dr. Sally Gillespie, Rev. Talitha Amadea Aho, and Rev. Douglas Kaufman, featuring a special message from Rev. James Bhagwan. Deepen your understanding of the emotional states that the climate crisis can provoke (including eco-anxiety, climate grief, and more), and how to help your church communities navigate those feelings sensitively and effectively.