Tend and Keep is part of a new series titled "Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities" with Blessed Tomorrow. This seven-part series follows Dayna Reggero across the United States to 13 states listening to 30 powerful voices of Christian, Muslim, Indigenous, Baha'i, and Jewish faiths sharing deep healing wisdom, hopeful climate solutions, and creation care inspiration for our time. This film series is an impact campaign with seven episodes aligned with resources for deep discussions and action.
Episode 1: Tend and Keep: People of Faith Caring For The Earth
In this introductory film, you will meet the more than 30 powerful voices of Christian, Muslim, Indigenous, Baha’i, and Jewish faith leaders from 14 states, who are leading with hope, compassion, and courage. They share inspiring stories and hope for our shared future.
Episode 2: Called By Faith: How Will You Answer?
As people of faith, we are called to care gently for creation. This film asks us to examine our role in creation care. It features Climate Ambassadors Jane Laping and Rev. Margaret Brack telling their faith communities success stories.
Episode 3: Seeds of Fire: Building Resilient Communities
Communities across the nation continue to experience unprecedented climate disasters. This film features Bishop Francine A Brookins and Climate Ambassador Sarah Flint and invites us to explore how to build resilient communities today through shared stories of climate disasters.
Episode 4: Holy Water: Protecting What Connects and Sustains Us
Water is central to all human life and flourishing. This film features Rev. Carmelo Santos and Living Coast Ministry who invite us to preserve water, reduce plastic, and think beyond our backyards.
Episode 5: Climate Justice: Sacred Voices Rising
Climate Change affects minority communities first and worst, often leaving behind devastating consequences.This film highlights climate justice leaders such as Rev. Dr. Heber Brown and Bishop Teresa E. Snorton.
Episode 6: Healing Creation: Honoring Nature and Each Other
Restoring healthy creation is a multifaceted effort that requires us to go back to naturally occurring practices that promote biodiversity, encourage conservation, and prioritize native plants and practices. This film features Rev. Sharee Wharton and Dr. Rebecca Wiese sharing native plant and garden success.
Episode 7: Young Leaders: Creating Hope for the Future
Young people will be most affected by climate change. Examining how young people can lead on climate change, this film invites us to listen and let young people lead. It features Climate Ambassadors Christine Moffett, Gabrielle Irle, and Ellen Siegel lifting up youth voices in their communities.
Film series by Dayna Reggero
Presented by Climate Listening Project and Blessed Tomorrow
Producer Carol Devine
DP & Editor Zachary Kanzler
PA Kathryn Summers
Music Joshua Benitez, Albert Ruhe, Mass Choir of First Baptist Church
Faith Voices:
Rev. Ryan Cullumber, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Sadie Cullumber, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Natalie Alderton, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Patrick Young, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc.
Rev. Michael Malcom, United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Johmyrin Johnson, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc.
Bishop Francine A Brookins, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Frankie Myers, The Yurok Tribe
Rabbi Seth Goldstein, Reform Judaism
Gabrielle Irle, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Sadie Cullumber, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Natalie Alderton, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Patrick Young, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc.
Rev. Michael Malcom, United Church of Christ
Rev. Dr. Johmyrin Johnson, National Baptist Convention, U.S.A. Inc.
Bishop Francine A Brookins, African Methodist Episcopal Church
Frankie Myers, The Yurok Tribe
Rabbi Seth Goldstein, Reform Judaism
Gabrielle Irle, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Carmelo Santos, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Valarie Atwood, Baháʼí
Ian Hamilton, Baháʼí
Rev. Sharee Wharton, The United Methodist Church
Christine Moffet, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Michael Bell, American Baptist Churches USA
Rev. Margaret Brack, The Episcopal Church
Rev. Tim Diebel, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Dr. Rebecca Wiese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Tim Gossett, The United Methodist Church
Jane Laping, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Valarie Atwood, Baháʼí
Ian Hamilton, Baháʼí
Rev. Sharee Wharton, The United Methodist Church
Christine Moffet, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Rev. Michael Bell, American Baptist Churches USA
Rev. Margaret Brack, The Episcopal Church
Rev. Tim Diebel, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Dr. Rebecca Wiese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Tim Gossett, The United Methodist Church
Jane Laping, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, The Black Church Food Security Network
Rev. Rob Morris, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Carol Devine, Director Blessed Tomorrow
Sarah Flint, The United Methodist Church
Sue Blythe, Baháʼí
Ellen Siegel, Reform Judaism
Rev. Dr. Neddy Astudillo, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Nana Firman, Islamic Society of North America
Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III, The Black Church Food Security Network
Rev. Rob Morris, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Carol Devine, Director Blessed Tomorrow
Sarah Flint, The United Methodist Church
Sue Blythe, Baháʼí
Ellen Siegel, Reform Judaism
Rev. Dr. Neddy Astudillo, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Nana Firman, Islamic Society of North America
"There is no one whose work I admire more than that of Dayna Reggero’s filmmaking. The positive vision in her stories inspires both action and contemplation at the same time!”
Mallory McDuff, writer (NY Times, Washington Post, Buzzfeed)
Mallory McDuff, writer (NY Times, Washington Post, Buzzfeed)