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Faith-Based Communities Node
About the node:
Trees have deep meaning across religious and spiritual traditions. They can represent creation, renewal, shelter, patience, rootedness, and responsibility. This node invites faith communities to reflect on trees as part of both spiritual life and environmental care. Through art, tree planting, storytelling, and public conversations, the Faith-Based Communities Node shows how faith can inspire people to notice, value, and care for trees in their own communities.
Meet the Node Curator: Chloe Mills
Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship
Chloe Mills works with Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship, where she supports faith-based environmental education, outreach, and community engagement. As curator of this node, Chloe helps connect TOUTI with communities that understand tree care through faith, service, reverence, and responsibility.
Current Work
Every Good Tree Fall Forum and Art Exhibit
A public gathering featuring art, music, speakers, and reflection on the cultural and spiritual meanings of trees.
Tree Planting Projects
Latter-day Saint Earth Stewardship chapters are supporting tree planting efforts, with an emphasis on native trees and communities that need more access to nature.
Holy Earth Podcast Tree Stories
Podcast conversations will explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of trees and encourage deeper care for the living world.