Join us at the annual LDSES Fall Forum on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 4 pm at the Sweet Branch of the Salt Lake City Library (455 E Ninth Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103). Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/R2kTHHDfJGNjfQqA9 The theme of this year’s forum is “Stewardship in Practice: Next Steps in Taking Care of the Earth”. […]
In this short but deeply powerful book, the bestselling historian of religion Karen Armstrong re-sacralizes nature for modern times. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In bringing this age-old wisdom to life, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s […]
Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Saturday, January 20th at 3 pm on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol. Many community service organizations will be supporting this event, sponsored by Save Our Great Salt Lake. @saveourgsl
Come “let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16) for Great Salt Lake during the 2024 Utah State Legislative Session! On Tuesday, January 23rd from 5 to 6 PM, LDSES will be keepers of the Great Salt Lake Vigil at the Capitol 2024, to celebrate and amplify awareness of our love for the Great Salt Lake. We will meet on the east […]
On Wednesday, February 14th LDSES will be keepers of the Great Salt Lake Vigil at the Capitol 2024, to celebrate and amplify awareness of our love for the Great Salt Lake. We will be delivering a “Thank you for your work to save The Great Salt Lake!” valentines (shown above) to every House and Senate member, as well […]
Join your LDSES peers to enjoy the winter wonders of nature on this ranger-led snowshoe hike! We’ll meet up at the Spruces Campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday February 24 at 6:00 PM. You will need to provide your own snowshoe equipment as it is not available at the campground. If you need […]
Our economic system is based on perpetual expansion, which is devastating the living world. There is only one solution that will lead to meaningful and immediate change: degrowth. If we want to have a shot at surviving the Anthropocene, we need to restore the balance. We need to change how we see the world […]
The Stegner Center’s 29th annual symposium will focus on the challenge of transitioning to a carbon neutral energy system and related sustainability, environmental, and human health concerns. The symposium will address practical questions, like facility siting, supply chain adequacy, and permitting reform, as well as concerns about environmental justice, public participation and transparency, and implementing […]
Here’s a great Family Night opportunity. The Great Salt Lake Interfaith Action Coalition and Congregation Kol Ami have invited LDSES to attend a free screening of the award-winning 22-minute film “Whales of the High Desert.” If you are not familiar with the film, that started with the director looking to study the myth of whales […]
LDSES will be promoting this Earth Day learning event, led by the ThinkAgain FaithAgain foundation. Come hear from a veteran steward of Utah water sustainability on his extensive work for the environment. Details on the location and registration for this event here. You can attend in-person or via Zoom. Over history, including more recent local […]
Join us for an interfaith forum celebrating Earth Day, featuring leaders from Salt Lake area LDS, Jewish, Muslim, and Catholic congregations. More details to come. The Creation Care Coalition is comprised of volunteers from Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship, Mormon Environmental Stewardship Alliance, Citizens Climate Lobby LDS Action Team, and Mormon Women for Ethical Government.
Mark your calendars. This Earth Day event is for people of all ages at Great Salt Lake State Park. We will start with a naturalist talk from a park ranger. Following that, we will be cleaning up the beach and weed-pulling invasive plants. Please bring your own gloves. Register for this event here. Specific […]