Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - January 2026
2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States
Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice

In silence – We resist greed and indifference. We stand with the suffering. We pray for earth repair.

As members of various faiths, we are called to stand together in silence for and solidarity with our Earth at this time of climate chaos and environmental devastation driven by human greed and indifference. We call out and resist federal policies that have reversed the progress made in addressing climate disruption and the ruthless steps of the current administration to monetize Earth in our name.

Join us at one of our monthly Interfaith Vigils for Earth Justice on the first Monday of each month at 12-1 PM at the U.S. District Court building, 385 W. Broadway. Please wear black if you can–and if standing for 40 minutes will be difficult for you, feel free to bring a folding stool. This event is open to persons of faith and no faith–do join us!!

With the severe reduction in clean energy initiatives, a rollback on many of the plans that would help meet California’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035, and new proposals to increase oil and gas drilling that will harm wildlife and add to pollution of the air and water, we are compelled to respond. This vigil is one of the ways that our faith calls us to public witness.

Our Vigil is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice. For more information contact Diane Lopez Hughes at dianelopezhughes@gmail.com

Save the date! Our next vigils will be held every month at the same location (U.S. District Court building, 385 W. Broadway)

Hands in Soil: Project New Village
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Mt Hope Community Garden, 4261 Market St, San Diego, California, 92101
Hands in the Soil is an ICEJ initiative that pairs volunteers with monthly opportunities at various local not-for-profits, providing a chance to get a bit dirty for environmental justice. Our June opportunity is once again with Project New Village. We will meet up at the Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St. on Saturday, Jan 17th at 9-11 AM. Project New Village is a good-food, grassroots movement that is resident-led and committed to building stronger neighborhoods, improving the neighborhood food supply chain, and stimulating collective investment in better health.

Join with like-minded neighbors for a morning of gardening activities and meaningful, light-duty work–help create health and build equity in communities that need it most! If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - February 2026
2026-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

Hands in Soil: Project New Village
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Mt Hope Community Garden, 4261 Market St, San Diego, California, 92101
Hands in the Soil is an ICEJ initiative that pairs volunteers with monthly opportunities at various local not-for-profits, providing a chance to get a bit dirty for environmental justice. Our June opportunity is once again with Project New Village. We will meet up at the Mt. Hope Community Garden, 4269 Market St. on Saturday, Feb 21st at 9-11 AM. Project New Village is a good-food, grassroots movement that is resident-led and committed to building stronger neighborhoods, improving the neighborhood food supply chain, and stimulating collective investment in better health.

Join with like-minded neighbors for a morning of gardening activities and meaningful, light-duty work–help create health and build equity in communities that need it most! If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - March 2026
2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

21st Century Development: Growth, Degrowth and Catholic Social Teaching
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Salon de Porres, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, San Diego, California, 92117
Today, the world faces a plethora of challenges, environmental and social, that demand we consider what truly healthy and sustainable development can be. Chad Baron, Co-founder of Degrowth California, will lead us in a discussion of Catholic Social Teaching on socio-economic development in the context of 21st century development issues, how it relates to economic growth and possible degrowth pathways.

Join the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and the Creation Care Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego for this FREE talk followed by a potluck lunch on Sat. March 21 10:30 AM–12:30 PM at the Salon de Porres, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, 3888 Paducah Dr, San Diego, CA 92117. For more info contact Christina Slentz at cslentz@sdcatholic.org.

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Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - April 2026
2026-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

Hands in Soil: Surfrider
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, 400 B Street, Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
Our next Hands in the Soil activity will be a beach clean up with Surfrider at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas on Saturday, April 18th from 9-11 AM. Someone from Surfrider will talk briefly about what to pick up, supply you with gloves, bags, and pickers, and set you free to clean the beach. Just look for the table with the big Surfrider sign on the beach. Susan Cass of ICEJ (with her own handheld ICEJ sign) will be there to meet you also. If you can’t stay for the whole time, that’s never a problem either. Come to clean the beach and enjoy the day!!

For more information from Surfrider go here.

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - May 2026
2026-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - June 2026
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

Hands in Soil: Surfrider
2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, 400 B Street, Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
Our next Hands in the Soil activity will be a beach clean up with Surfrider at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas on Saturday, June 20th from 9-11 AM. Someone from Surfrider will talk briefly about what to pick up, supply you with gloves, bags, and pickers, and set you free to clean the beach. Just look for the table with the big Surfrider sign on the beach. Susan Cass of ICEJ (with her own handheld ICEJ sign) will be there to meet you also. If you can’t stay for the whole time, that’s never a problem either. Come to clean the beach and enjoy the day!!

For more information from Surfrider go here.

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Interfaith Vigil for Earth Justice - July 2026
2026-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | U.S. District Court Building, 385 W. Broadway, San Diego, California, 92101, United States

Hands in Soil: Surfrider
2026-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, 400 B Street, Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
Our next Hands in the Soil activity will be a beach clean up with Surfrider at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas on Saturday, July 18th from 9-11 AM. Someone from Surfrider will talk briefly about what to pick up, supply you with gloves, bags, and pickers, and set you free to clean the beach. Just look for the table with the big Surfrider sign on the beach. Susan Cass of ICEJ (with her own handheld ICEJ sign) will be there to meet you also. If you can’t stay for the whole time, that’s never a problem either. Come to clean the beach and enjoy the day!!

For more information from Surfrider go here.

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Hands in the Soil: Farm Lab
2026-09-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
The next volunteer opportunity with our Hands in the Soil program is on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM when you are invited to lend a hand at FARM LAB, a 10-acre non-profit organic garden that grows produce supplied to local school districts. Farm Lab promotes sustainability awareness and provides climate change education to students locally while inspiring other like-minded school districts nationwide. Farm Lab, at 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024, is a nationally recognized Farm to School program!

Saturday volunteering typically includes bed prep, weeding, and hedgerow maintenance. Sometimes, there are harvesting or transplant needs. Volunteers ages 14 yrs or older are welcome. All instructions and tools are provided. Many hands make light work!

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Hands in the Soil: Farm Lab
2026-10-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
The next volunteer opportunity with our Hands in the Soil program is on Saturday, Oct. 17th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM when you are invited to lend a hand at FARM LAB, a 10-acre non-profit organic garden that grows produce supplied to local school districts. Farm Lab promotes sustainability awareness and provides climate change education to students locally while inspiring other like-minded school districts nationwide. Farm Lab, at 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024, is a nationally recognized Farm to School program!

Saturday volunteering typically includes bed prep, weeding, and hedgerow maintenance. Sometimes, there are harvesting or transplant needs. Volunteers ages 14 yrs or older are welcome. All instructions and tools are provided. Many hands make light work!

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.

Hands in the Soil: Farm Lab
2026-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, California, 92024, United States
The next volunteer opportunity with our Hands in the Soil program is on Saturday, Nov. 21st from 9:00 – 11:00 AM when you are invited to lend a hand at FARM LAB, a 10-acre non-profit organic garden that grows produce supplied to local school districts. Farm Lab promotes sustainability awareness and provides climate change education to students locally while inspiring other like-minded school districts nationwide. Farm Lab, at 441 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024, is a nationally recognized Farm to School program!

Saturday volunteering typically includes bed prep, weeding, and hedgerow maintenance. Sometimes, there are harvesting or transplant needs. Volunteers ages 14 yrs or older are welcome. All instructions and tools are provided. Many hands make light work!

If you have questions or are available to volunteer, please contact Susan Cass at SusanPannierCass@gmail.com.
