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Building Partnerships with the Faith Community: A Resource Guide for Environmental Groups (formerly called the Spirituality Outreach Guide: A Guide for Environmental Organizations Working with Faith-Based Groups). This guide addresses the importance of religious community involvement in conservation, noting that “reflections on religious reasons to care about conservation have provided inspiration, sustenance, and joy in the long struggle to protect the Earth.”

The handbook is full of practical, specific advice about how to find members of the spiritual community with whom to work, the tone to take, and examples of activities on which religious and secular environmental activists may wish to partner. In addition, there are many examples of ways environmental groups can help their religious community partners focus on environmental issues. The handbook also includes useful resources and profiles from many organizations in the religious and conservation worlds, primarily from Christian and Jewish faith traditions. A brief overview of theological and historical roots of conservation within the Jewish and Christian communities, scriptural quotes related to caring for the environment, and quotes from other faith traditions round out the guide. The handbook lists Ten Pitfalls to Avoid, Key “How To” Points, and has an extensive bibliography and resource list.

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