Apply For Climate Scholarship From Waterspirit Through July 31

RUMSON, NJ — Waterspirit, the eco-spiritual nonprofit based in Rumson, is reminding those interested that applications for a new scholarship to help educate and support Christian communities facing the climate crisis must be filed by July 31.

The Fr. Edward J. Ciuba scholarship will allow one Christian leader an opportunity to take the Climate Pastoral Care course for free, said Blair Nelsen, executive director of Waterspirit and course co-author.

Ciuba is retired from the Waterspirit board and from Church of the Presentation, the organization said. The scholarship is Waterspirit's way of honoring his 24 years of board service.

The 13-module course was launched in October 2022. This online course equips church leaders and communities with the tools they need to understand eco-anxiety, climate grief and other climate emotions to become more effective caregivers, Nelsen said.

“Fr. Ed Ciuba is a champion of ecological consciousness. We are thrilled to offer this scholarship to honor the legacy of our long-time board member,” said Nelsen.

Ciuba has lectured on issues of Scripture, ecology and spirituality, according to Waterspirit.

The application for the scholarship is on Waterspirit’s website, where you can also enroll for the course.

Waterspirit is a nonprofit center for spirituality and ecology sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, headquartered in Rumson. More information is available here.