EcoFaith Summit 2023
Summit Theme & Purpose
In a moment of deep ecological crisis, this year’s EcoFaith Summit calls us to become part of the Holy Spirit’s subversive plot to pollinate an alternative way of being human for the sake of life.
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In this plot, we find our model and hope from pollinator species. These tiny, apparently powerless, often overlooked and disregarded creatures, whose drastic decline endangers so much we depend upon, are a key to the regeneration of life itself.
As participants in this great plot, faith communities of every size and place can be demonstration plots, pollinating alternative ways of living. We all steward plots of land, even tiny ones, which can become pollinator habitat.
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In this critical and decisive time, a ‘Kairos’ moment, what we do with our specific plots wherever we are, matters. How we live the Gospel paradox that God’s power is shown in weakness can engage us in active hope amid the growing crisis we face.
Through worship, keynote presentation, diverse storytellers, conversations, and engagement sessions, together we will be empowered to be participants in this unfolding plot.
Summit Purpose
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To share the urgency and hope of this decisive, Kairos moment of ecological crisis.
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To be equipped for bold action in demonstrating faithful stewardship of the earth.
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To engage our congregations and communities in supporting pollinator habitat.
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To cross+pollinate relationships and collective responses in the Upper Midwest.
The April 15 EcoFaith Summit, The Pollinator Plot: Cross+Pollination in a Time of Ecological Crisis, was an extraordinary event. 106 from all over Minnesota, Northwest Wisconsin, and northern Illinois gathered at Gloria Dei, Duluth to Cross+pollinate active hope in this time of ecological crisis. Many people also participated in the plot on-line from the whole Midwest and across the continent.

Throughout the day, with our keynote speaker, six storytellers, four engagement sessions, worship, and lively conversation, we cross+pollinated ideas and relationships --- which we now bring back to pollinate care of creation in the 55 cities and towns, 70 congregations, two seminaries, a campus group, and environmental action organizations from which we came.
In total, we had Cross+Pollinators from 65 cities and towns, 80 congregations, 16 synods, 2 seminaries, one university campus, and 11 partner organizations.
2023 EcoFaith Summit Recordings:
Resources from the Summit:
2023 EcoFaith Summit Booklet
The Summit Booklet contains important information about presenters, storytellers, and partners, beautifully compiled by Diane Jacobson.
Plotting Resources
Plotting Resources includes information on public advocacy and action for pollinators as well as tips on starting and maintaining pollinator gardens and monarch waystations.