Helping Coastal Congregations Respond to Environmental Challenges
From Faith and Sustainability by Archdiocese of Atlanta
October 22, 2025 · 22 min · Season 6 · Episode 4
About this episode
Beth Remmes discusses the intersection of spirituality and environmental justice, emphasizing the role of faith in mobilizing change.
Beth Remmes, from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, shares how her deep spiritual grounding shapes her work in environmental justice and emotional resilience. As a facilitator of Active Hope and a leader within GIPL’s Four Directions Fund, Beth draws on faith not just as inspiration—but as a call to action. She explores how spiritual communities can move from ecological grief to collective healing, and how storytelling rooted in belief can mobilize change. Her work reminds us that sustainability isn’t just technical—it’s sacred.
People in this episode
Guest: Beth Remmes
Topics covered
- environmental justice
- spirituality
- sustainability
- ecological grief
- collective healing
- storytelling
Keywords
- environmental challenges
- faith
- sacred sustainability
- emotional resilience
- Active Hope
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, GIPL’s Four Directions Fund
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