Kathryn M. Haueisen
Board of Directors Kathy grew up along Lake Erie which launched her love and appreciation for nature. Once people were advised not to swim in the lake due to the pollution, she became aware of the need to work with organizations and government agencies to protect nature. She earned a degree in journalism from Bowling […]
Fuzzy Fellowship
We work to cultivate hope and healing, from inspiring congregations to be climate resiliency hubs to offering a balm to those affected by eco-anxiety. We ask for a financial gift to help sustain this work – and invite you to share a visual gift of a creature that offers you hope & healing! Give here and we’ll […]
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LRC Website Tour
There are so many resources available on our website, sometimes it can be overwhelming! This short tour, offered by our Executive Director, Phoebe Morad, can help familiarize you with how the site is structured so you can find your way around more easily.
Mary Ann Harrison
Board of Directors Pr. Mary Ann Harrison is a TEEM (Theological Education for Emerging Ministries) Pastor in the ELCA. She has over 33 years of ministry experience across multiple denominations. Her focus is social justice and advocacy. She enjoys working with all ages but has a passion for working with the youth and the often […]
Carol Soderholm
Advisor ELCA Pastor for 36 years, now a full-time prairie steward — which basically means seed planter and weed puller. 🙂 Read her story in Living Lutheran: “My Faith Journey: Creation Does Comfort”. Creator of Earth Church. We gather for celebration and thanksgiving in the sanctuary the Creator made — our beautiful, yet now imperiled […]
Alex Egertson
Advisor Alex Egertson is the Director of Sustainability for Lutheran Retreats, Camps & Conferences, an outdoor ministry in Southern California. Based at Luther Glen Farm, Alex spends most of his work days in the beautiful California sunshine growing organic produce and teaching campers and guests about creation care. Alex holds a Master of Arts in […]
Eleanor Tunney
Board of Directors This was the way my husband and I defined ourselves from June through September. Having a mini floating hotel was also very handy during Covid, and Zoom ensured we never missed church or meetings. It was especially nice to wake up on an anchorage with no other boats in sight, only nature. […]
Harold Vanicek, Treasurer
Board of Directors As a youngster growing up in Rosebud, Texas, Pastor Harold Vanicek could often be found with dirty hands working in his grandparents’ large garden. As farmers, grandma and grandpa invited their grandson to join in the work of growing food and caring for the land, which gave Pastor Harold an early introduction […]
FACT: The Earth is Good
FACT: The Earth is Good! Get the Good News (watch below) in less than 2 minutes and share with someone who needs to be reminded: Do you have more Good News to share from your congregation? Let your light shine > https://bit.ly/LRCActionPlan Then dive deeper: Lutherans Restoring Creation Board Member, Baird Linke: discusses the critical […]
Baird Linke
Board of Directors Baird Linke is a seminarian with Wartburg Theological Seminary and the Montana Synod. He’s a passionate advocate for ecojustice and creation-oriented spirituality, and when he isn’t working or studying he can be found running, mountain biking, and skiing with his dog Kintla. Baird is serving as the pastoral intern at Lord of […]
The Rev. Kaylie H. Ines
Board of Directors Kaylie was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. In 2018, she graduated from Bethany College (Lindsborg, Kansas) with a degree in Psychology and Religion, with a minor in Sustainability. From there she moved to Berkeley, California, to pursue her Master of Divinity (M.Div.) at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, where Kaylie completed her […]
Gabriel Morgan
Board of Directors Gabriel Morgan is the pastor of St Paul Lutheran Church in Tampa, Florida. He serves as the chair of the Care for Creation Committee for the Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, which is currently focused on green infrastructure improvements to local stormwater systems. He is on the leadership council for the […]
Jessica Zimmerle
Board of Directors Sister Jessica Zimmerle (she/her) serves as the Director of Community Engagement at St. John United Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington. Her call is to the CoCreate Project – an innovative, community-oriented approach to property stewardship. Through CoCreate, St. John United is transitioning the church property into a more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative […]
Aaron Baughman, President
Board of Directors Rev. Aaron Baughman is an accomplished pastor and environmental educator, currently serving in urban ministry in Toledo, OH, where he enjoys tending his congregation’s community gardens and serves on the board of Sacred Grounds, which is part of the World Wildlife Foundation. Rev. Aaron has been ordained for over 10 years and […]
Marilyn Matevia
Board of Directors Rev. Dr. Marilyn Matevia is a “second career” pastor who was ordained in October 2021 and serves Celebration Lutheran Church in Chardon, Ohio. In a previous career, she studied animal behavior and worked in the behavioral sciences for many years — including a position on a sign language study with the gorillas […]
Christine Moffett
Board of Directors Christine Moffett (she/her) serves as the Program Director for Environment and Energy Policy with the Witness in Society, D.C. office-based team, within the Service and Justice home area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Christine brings a background in both environmental science and political science. She holds a Master of Political […]