Celebrate World Ocean Day June 8!
See what you and your community can do to get involved " : https://worldoceanday.org/
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marybethlorbiecki
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Congrats to the 2020 Sea Cleanse Winner!
Congratulations to Rylee Broach on A Mother's Love, made from materials collected in an ocean cleanup. She explains: "Our planet is in...
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marybethlorbiecki
Sep 1, 20201 min read
New IO Chapter at San Diego State University Launches Sea Cleanse September with Cleanup & Contest
Looking for some meaningful & connective socially-distanced community service? Participate in Sea Cleanse September, the first...
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Marybeth Lorbiecki
Jun 8, 20203 min read
World Ocean Day—Breaking Down Rocks of Indifference
Though it is World Ocean Day (June 8), it can be difficult to wrap one’s head around it right now. Instead, the cry “I Can’t Breathe!”...
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interfaithoceans
Mar 24, 20202 min read
Time to Take It Slow
In these troubled times, we feel an invisible scourge but see visible suffering in health and death, job layoffs, businesses shutting...
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interfaithoceans
Feb 28, 20202 min read
"The Common Good of the Seas" -- a Catholic plan for caring for the oceans and its vulnera
“To ponder the immense open seas and their incessant movement can also represent an opportunity to turn our thoughts to God, who...
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interfaithoceans
Dec 1, 20194 min read
Compelling Counsel for World Fisheries Day--The Holy See Leads with Guidance on Needed Ocean Actions
Around the world, the quality of life and opportunities for coastal peoples are deteriorating because marine wildlife and ocean...
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interfaithoceans
Mar 27, 20191 min read
Take Advantage of These Powerful Faith Teaching Resources for Earth Week
Interfaith Power and Light has created a wide variety of resources for Faith Climate Action Week or Earth Week-- please remember to...
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interfaithoceans
Jan 6, 20192 min read
Start 2019 With Blessings and Actions--Things You Can Do for the OCEAN
Today many Greek Orthodox communities celebrate Theopany--the baptism of Christ--with a Blessing of the Water Ceremony in a nearby river,...
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interfaithoceans
Jul 22, 20181 min read
Organize Your Coastal Cleanup for September 18, 2018 -- International Coastal Cleanup Day!
Join the volunteers all around the world working to clean up the beaches and keep trash from getting into the oceans. You your friends,...
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interfaithoceans
May 17, 20182 min read
Honor World Oceans Day with Your Faith Community--June 8, 2018!
Think of what we can accomplish working together across the globe! Be part of the wave of good. This day serves as an excellent...
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Marybeth Lorbiecki
Feb 4, 20185 min read
Governors and Interfaith Oceans Oppose Opening Up 47 Coastal Oil and Mining Leases
On January 4, 2018, the Department of Interior announced the opening of 47 off-shore oil and mining leases on the US continental shelf....
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interfaithoceans
Feb 3, 20184 min read
"Blessing of the Waters" Helps Support Marine Monument—Now in Danger!
The Rev. Andrew G. George, pastor of the Church of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish of Greater Providence, led a Blessing of Waters...
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Marybeth Lorbiecki
Dec 6, 20174 min read
Interfaith Oceans Conducts Survey on Joint Efforts of Religious Believers and Scientists
Two recent surveys queried people of faith and science about working together on joint conservation projects where their values, beliefs,...
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Marybeth Lorbiecki
Oct 31, 20175 min read
Interfaith Oceans Presents Testimony to Vatican Ocean Conference
As director of Interfaith Oceans, I was invited to a conference, "Laudato Si' and the Path to COP22" at the Vatican by His Eminence...
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interfaithoceans
Oct 31, 20171 min read
Dr. Nigel Crawhall is an Engaged Buddhist Working on Ocean Issues
Dr. Nigel Crawhall is the Director of Secretariat for the Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) and a Buddhist of...
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interfaithoceans
Oct 31, 20171 min read
Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas Speaks on Restoring the Oceans
Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas is an Episcopal priest, author, and retreat leader who serves as Missioner for Creation Care for both the...
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interfaithoceans
Nov 11, 20161 min read
Interfaith Oceans Presents a Panel on Oceans at UN Climate Talks at Marakesh
The Consequences of Climate Change to the Oceans Transcript of Panel Presentations Introductory Statements COP22, November 11, 2016...
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