Professor

Former Extension Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Soil, Water, and Climate for the University of MN where he managed the Weather and Climate Education Program. He has been a weekly commentator on Minnesota Public Radio’s Morning Edition and writes a weekly blog, “Minnesota Weather Talk.” He has helped Twin Cities Public Television produce award-winning documentaries and is author of the Minnesota Weather Almanac and co-author of Voyageur Skies: Weather and Wilderness in Minnesota’s National Park. 

Associate Professor

St. Olaf Associate Professor of Religion and Environmental Studies. A theologian with degrees from St. Olaf College, Denver Seminary, and Luther Seminary. Research areas include Protestant ecotheologies, vocation, ecofeminisms, agrarian studies, ecological resistance movements, childhood studies, and the theology of motherwork. She teaches about ecotheology, place-based spirituality, Biophilia, theo-ethics of climate change, and culture of nature. 

The Path of Engagement and Action

Week 4
The Path of Engagement and Action
5/18 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 3:7-10, John 13:31-35,
Sermon: A Path and Plan of Resolute Love
Preacher: Rev. Howard White
Climate Witness: Tim Goodwin, Science Educator and Musician
10:30 am Class: What Then Shall We Do? What You Do Matters
Rev. Clay Oglesbee, What’s Your Plan? Four Scenarios
Panel: Rev. Howard White, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Alan Anderson and Richard DeBeau, Rotary Climate Action Team
Other Voices on Climate Commitments

Gratitude for Creation, Suffering and Deep Hope

Week 1
Gratitude for Creation, Suffering and Deep Hope
4/27 9:30 am Worship
Text: John 20:1-18
Sermon: Hope Through Tears
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Kiara Jorgenson, Professor/Eco-Theologian, St. Olaf
Facilitated Reflection led by Tim Goodwin
Facilitated Sharing about Our Care for Creation
10:30 am Class: Our Current Climate Situation: Global and Local
Presenter: Dr. Mark Seeley, Minnesota Extension Emeritus meteorologist and climatologist

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