Lauren Van Ham

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Climate Action Coordinator

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Raised in the Midwest, Lauren Van Ham's professional life began as a performing artist in NYC before attending interfaith seminary in California. After ordination (1999), Lauren served as chaplain in both healthcare and corporate settings, and seminary Dean at The Chaplaincy Institute. Her passion for spirituality, art and Earth's teachings construct her focus in eco-ministry, grief & loss, and sacred activism. She is a guest writer for “Progressing Spirit,” an online publication exploring theology, spirituality and public events. She holds degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Naropa University. Lauren is a spiritual director and serves as guest faculty for several schools in the Bay Area.

URI Stories of Impact

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URI at COP15

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This month, at the United Nation’s COP 15, Indigenous leaders, URI, and faith groups representing many religious traditions have gathered to speak on behalf of nature, and address the climate crisis.