Working with the Planet
Gaia, this is the name for the living Earth that came from James Lovelock's research on how this planet, maintains the stability of oxygen in our atmosphere as she's maintained it for over 65 million years. We couldn't live on a dead planet, so it is a happy thing that we share life. To keep the Earth alive, and all life on it robust and vital, is the focus of my ministry.
My ministry is focused on engaging with congregations and the community to enhance their understanding of Gaia. Life loves life, and LIFE loves you, as you are a part of her. For too long we have ignored, dismissed and resisted being engaged in and with LIFE. Our society is built on the illusion of being separate from nature. Our society has been built on the twisted hope of dominating nature. Our society is human centered, but NOT LIFE centered. That needs to change!
I have been working on values for over 20 years. Through Jane Jacob's work, I discovered values as living systems, and that has made all the difference. Of the three value systems, two are human centered and the third is LIFE centered. Two got us to the situation we are in, and only one will get us out.
Community Minister
As a Unitarian Universalist Community Minister, I'm committed to bring the Seventh Principle alive and central to our faith. Learning and practicing the lessons from the Earth offers a new path to many of our most cherished goals, including addressing racism. Living in right relationship and valuing diversity are key ways Mother Nature ensures that life thrives. These are simple, not easy, actions that have profoundly deep implications.
I am delighted to work with congregations in any of the following capacities:
My ministry is focused on engaging with congregations and the community to enhance their understanding of Gaia. Life loves life, and LIFE loves you, as you are a part of her. For too long we have ignored, dismissed and resisted being engaged in and with LIFE. Our society is built on the illusion of being separate from nature. Our society has been built on the twisted hope of dominating nature. Our society is human centered, but NOT LIFE centered. That needs to change!
I have been working on values for over 20 years. Through Jane Jacob's work, I discovered values as living systems, and that has made all the difference. Of the three value systems, two are human centered and the third is LIFE centered. Two got us to the situation we are in, and only one will get us out.
Community Minister
As a Unitarian Universalist Community Minister, I'm committed to bring the Seventh Principle alive and central to our faith. Learning and practicing the lessons from the Earth offers a new path to many of our most cherished goals, including addressing racism. Living in right relationship and valuing diversity are key ways Mother Nature ensures that life thrives. These are simple, not easy, actions that have profoundly deep implications.
I am delighted to work with congregations in any of the following capacities:
- Official Affiliation, through covenant, to help you focus on and develop a stronger connection to Earth.
- Developing programs, workshops for both members of the congregation and the community
- Doing sermons as part of the worship team
- Doing guest sermons
- Supporting the senior minister
- Expanding the church offerings to support the Seventh Principle
- As a guest speaker at Sunday services or other events. Here are some selected sermon topics:
- How should We Live?
- Climate Change is an Inside Job
- Taking Care
- Listening to the Earth
- Change the Dream: How visioning create our world
- Indra's Net and the Seventh Principle
- Does Nature Have Rights?
- Life Loving Life
- A New take On the Prime Directive
- How We Got It All Wrong - Values Shift
- Reciprocity and Its Role in Survival
- The Confusion Around Morals and Ethics
- How should We Live?
- As a consultant to support the development of programs and policies that center LIFE.
- As a consultant, work with the congregation, minister and board to develop a mission focused on the Seventh Principle.
I am in good standing with the UUSCM and I follow their code of ethics.
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What They Are Saying
"Of uncommon clarity of mind, Kathryn shares her wisdom quietly and gently. Her depth of feeling is comforting and her values well-considered and supportive, both personally and holistically. Kathryn is a pleasure to know and to work with." ~ Shannon MacArthur, Our Heart Gardens
"Your comments were profound. Very well said. The co-creator concept is a wonderful, simple and effective idea with huge impact. " ~Jonathan Mallahan, Director, Community and Neighborhood Services, City of Spokane