03/10/2026
This year’s Hope, Cope and Change service and learning trip was extra meaningful as we engaged around topics of climate change and interfaith connections. We started with dinner with Andrew Furman, ‘23, currently working for the governor addressing forever chemicals across the state. The next day we met an inspiring Georgetown student and Sarah from Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, and ended the same night the war began with new friends from the Islamic Center of the Potomac to share in the breaking of the fast. It truly felt like a protest to violence to practice peace with them and be so welcomed. Following was work cultivating kids to care for trees at the Oakland Interfaith Center, followed by a snow days exploration of Luray Caverns, an empowering conversation with the members of the Shenandoah Faith and Climate leaders, and lastly, working on the Jubilee Climate Farm which is one of the partners of last year’s Peace Lecturer David Radcliff. Once again, I feel inspired that there is so much we can do. Thankful to for the continued collaboration and good pictures!
