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We are elders of faith and conscience working to safeguard climate and democracy. Join us online at thirdact.org/faith.

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March News and Views March News and Views

Our latest issue of News & Views is now available on Substack! Please note that the emailed version contained some errors, including a missing link. This link is to a corrected version.

open.substack.com/pub/thirdactfaith/p/march-news-and-views-1bc?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

05.03.2026 16:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As our Jewish friends celebrate Purim, we remember Esther's courage in standing up to injustice.

02.03.2026 23:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This year the beginning of Lent coincides with the start of Ramadan. As Christians and Muslims enter these seasons of reflection and fasting, we wish them clarity, comfort, and hope.

18.02.2026 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Remembering with love all of those who are engaged with us in the fight to safeguard climate and democracy!

14.02.2026 14:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coffee Klatch Third Act Faith is filled with people who share at least three things that matter to you: climate change, democracy, and spirituality. Our monthly coffee klatch gives you the opportunity...

You can sign up for our midday Coffee Klatch, Thursday on Zoom, an informal gathering with other Third Act Faith folks!
thirdact.org/faith/events...

11.02.2026 23:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hope & Joy Series: Lifeways, Cosmovisions, and a Giving World: A Conversation with John Grim โ€“ Third Act

The next Hope & Joy session is a conversation with John Grim of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology - a great follow-up to our conversation about Indigenous worldviews with Randy Woodley.

thirdact.org/events/hope-joy-series-lifeways-cosmovisions-and-a-giving-world-a-conversation-with-john-grim/

09.02.2026 19:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work That Reconnects: Honoring Our Pain for the World Third Act Faith continues its exploration of Joanna Macyโ€™s Work That Reconnects, a set of simple but profound practices to build strength and resilience for our work to heal the...

Our series based on Joanna Macy's "The Work That Reconnects" continues this week with a session on "Honoring Our Pain for the World." Join us Tuesday, February 10, for this timely and important experience.

thirdact.org/faith/events/the-work-that-reconnects-honoring-our-pain-for-the-world/

07.02.2026 13:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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February 2026 News & Views February News and Views

Read about our conversation with Randy Woodley and other news in our latest issue of News & Views!

open.substack.com/pub/thirdact...

05.02.2026 19:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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General Meeting: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Canceled We regret that Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no longer able to join us for our February 24 General Meeting, so this meeting has been canceled. We hope to schedule...

We regret that our February 24 General Meeting with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde has been canceled. We hope to schedule her another time, but her busy schedule does not permit her to be with us at this time.

02.02.2026 20:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
TAF General Meeting: Randy Woodley (Jan.27, 2026)
TAF General Meeting: Randy Woodley (Jan.27, 2026) YouTube video by Third Act Faith

We had a great conversation about Indigenous worldviews and activism with Randy Woodley at our January 27 General Meeting. If you missed it, or want to revisit it, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/oINjJiOL2ik

28.01.2026 15:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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General Meeting: Randy Woodley In this second General Meetings in a series about Interfaith Friendships, we turn the conversation toward Indigenous voices and perspectives concerning spirituality, Earth care, eco-justice, and inter...

Our January General Meeting about Indigenous voices, featuring Randy Woodley, is coming up this Tuesday (Jan. 27). You can still register online!
thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-randy-woodley/

24.01.2026 14:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Book a free space โ€“ Resurgence Talk: Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim - 'Living Earth Community' โ€“ Zoom Resurgence Talk: Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim - 'Living Earth Community' โ€“ Zoom, Wed 28 Jan 2026 - The Living Earth Community is a digital project of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. It is...

The Yale Forum on Religion & Ecology hosts a conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim about the Living Earth Community, a digital platform that situates humans in the vast, evolving universe. Register for this free Zoom meeting on Wed, Jan 28.
www.tickettailor.com/events/there...

21.01.2026 15:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this day honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. we recommit ourselves to his vision of peace, nonviolence, and racial equality.

19.01.2026 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MARCH

Faith leaders are invited to an in-person gathering in Minneapolis on January 22 and 23, to stand with the community in resisting ongoing actions by ICE and seeking justice for Renee Good and her family.

www.marchminnesota.org

17.01.2026 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 2026 News and Views January News and Views

The January News & Views newsletter is now available on Substack. Check it out for our latest news!

thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/january-2026-news-and-views

15.01.2026 14:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coffee Klatch Third Act Faith is filled with people who share at least three things that matter to you: climate change, democracy, and spirituality. Our monthly coffee klatch gives you the opportunity...

Third Act Faith hosts its monthly Coffee Klatch on Thursday, January 8. Register online to join this informal time of conversation, hosted this month by TAF Co-Facilitator Kathleen Dickson.
thirdact.org/faith/events...

07.01.2026 14:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As we turn the calendar page, we wish you peace and hope in the new year.

01.01.2026 15:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our editor was enjoying Christmas a bit too much and forgot to post on Dec. 25, so just in time for the third day of Christmas, our warmest wishes for all who celebrate this holiday!

27.12.2025 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this the shortest day of the year, we wish Yuletide greetings to our Pagan friends.

21.12.2025 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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December 2025 News and Views December News and Views

Our December newsletter is now available on Substack!

18.12.2025 19:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing our Jewish friends hope and peace as they celebrate Hanukkah.

16.12.2025 14:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Solstice Sing with GreenFaith. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Join GreenFaith for an evening of singing, sharing, and community. Many faith traditions celebrate abundance and light in this season as the year closes in on its darkest and longest night. Through so...

Our friends at GreenFaith are hosting a virtual gathering of singing, sharing, and storytelling, on the Solstice:
Wednesday, December 17, at 5pm PT / 8pm ET

11.12.2025 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coffee Klatch Third Act Faith is filled with people who share at least three things that matter to you: climate change, democracy, and spirituality. Our monthly coffee klatch gives you the opportunity...

Our final Coffee Klatch of 2025 is Thursday, so register online and join us for this informal conversation.

thirdact.org/faith/events...

10.12.2025 16:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Work That Reconnects: Returning to Gratitude Third Act Faith honors the late Joanna Macy by continuing to explore her Work That Reconnects, a set of simple but profound practices to build strength and resilience for our...

Join Martin Wagner this Tuesday for another session exploring Joanna Macy's Work That Reconnects. All are welcome, whether you've attended previous sessions or not. Read more and register on our website!
thirdact.org/faith/events...

08.12.2025 19:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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28.11.2025 01:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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November 2025 News and Views November News and Views

Check out our monthly News & Views on Substack for all the latest news about Third Act Faith!

thirdactfaith.substack.com/p/november-2...

20.11.2025 14:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our next General Meeting launches a series on interfaith friendships. Join us November 18 for a short film and panel discussion with Kosen Gregory Snyder, Rev. Cameron Trimble, and Imam Jamal Rahman. Read details and register at
thirdact.org/faith/events/general-meeting-interfaith-friendships .

14.11.2025 14:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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News and Views Survey Third Act Faith Newsletter

If you haven't already, please take this brief 4-question poll about how you read our newsletters, to help us better communicate with our members!

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12.11.2025 22:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Third Act Faith thanks all veterans for their service and their sacrifice.

11.11.2025 19:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Joanna Macyโ€™s Final Teaching Is the One We Need Most Today By Martin Wagner Last July, Joanna Macy died at the age of 96. Joanna was a powerful, creative, widely loved person who brought to her life an energy few could...

"Going Deep" features reflections on the loss of three religious leaders in the environmental movement. Read Martin Wagner's tribute to his friend and teacher Joanna Macy on our website, and on Substack (tfaith.substack.com).
thirdact.org/faith/2025/10/30/joanna-macys-final-teaching/

06.11.2025 20:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0