Community for Earth (CFE)
Community for Earth is grounded by “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part”.
Our purpose is to inspire, support and promote changes in ourselves, our congregation, and our society. We strive to connect our spiritual community through education, action, and faith in our ability to protect the earth for our children and ourselves.
CFE offers a program of general interest before church service most fourth Sundays of the month. See our Calendar for details. The CFE Core Group meets before service on the second Sundays to identify and plan education and actions for the wider CFE and congregation. It communicates with the congregation through Front Steps and a low volume email list.
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Words of inspiration from Rev. Alison Miller
“We are living in a moment of awakening. Let us push forward with every fiber of our being. Let us indeed reach to the left and the right until the way that you and I live and walk on the Earth encircles all the living. Our prayer is that we move through this land as if every inch of it is a temple. By doing so, may our deeds and our lives restore the waters and heal the Earth and humanity.”
Rising Tide sermon, Sept. 18, 2022
We act urgently to mitigate or remediate climate change and promote a rapid and just transition to renewable energy. We act in a manner sensitive to structural racism and are ready to make amends and restitution. CFE members hold a hybrid business meeting before the worship service on the 2nd Sunday of the month. On the 4th Sunday, we meet for deeper exploration of an issue or for spiritual renewal. We organize events for the congregation throughout the year. More information and Zoom links are on our Calendar.
Climate justice serves as the umbrella for CFE commitments, which range from policy actions such as support for divestment to spiritual renewal and community building to sustain our commitments. These are our primary focus areas for the 2025/2026 church year:
Democracy (Resistance-based Actions)
Climate Justice Collaboration
Support groups and activities promoting climate justice, including Sun Day on Sept. 21st, Rumble on the River, Divest Oregon, legislative action, electrification work, and more!
Church Community Building
CFE members closely monitor city and state policies and legislation, and provide congregants information about opportunities to act on timely issues. CFE is campaigning to stop the Zenith fossil fuel company from expanding its Portland operations and transporting explosive materials by train through our communities.
Learn about current campaigns at the CFE table at social hour in Fuller Hall after the service, or join our mailing list for occasional updates about pressing local issues.
Learn more about the mission and history of Community for Earth. All are welcome to join our community.