Growing up Mennonite gave me a lens that sees *community* as the place where God expresses themself and where we, together, can build God’s kingdom, the world that the Creator intended and that we all deserve. Farming gives me a clear role in community, and an opportunity every day to notice and give thanks for the communities of life in this place.
Learn about the themes of our 2023 Faith Farms & Climate conversations!
My work here not only urges me to act for all Iowans, but to continue to create and cultivate hope. Hope is the backbone of everything I do in life – from planting my spring seeds and wishing for a bountiful summer harvest, to empowering Iowans to thrive and live their fullest life.
Solving the climate crisis takes time, a lot of faith, big goals, consistent action, and dedication. Just like training for a long bike ride, Iowa IPL is doing the same thing for climate action.
There’s something spiritual about putting your hands in the dirt, putting seeds in the ground, and caring for them so that they can reach their full potential. I know that’s what God wants for us – He wants us to reach our full potential.
This Earth Month we want to ask you, what gives you hope? I am hopeful because you continue to invest in Iowa Interfaith Power & Light’s mission to empower Iowans of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on the climate crisis. This act of hopeful love is an essential climate action.
