Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond will host a speaker series titled, “Rooting in Place: Planting Seeds of Resilience,” focusing on the intersection of environmental care and social justice. The series takes place Sundays from September through October, with events scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The series began on Sept. 8 with the Earthcare Fair, where church members shared sustainable living practices. On Sept. 29, Rachel James, a staff attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, is scheduled to speak. Following her, climate analyst Jenny Brennan from the Southern Environmental Law Center will present on Oct. 6.

The theme of the symposium, “Spiritual Leadership: Honoring Creation and Embracing Justice,” reflects the church’s commitment to intertwining environmental responsibility with social justice initiatives. As an Earthcare and Matthew 25 congregation, the series seeks to connect these commitments, emphasizing that caring for creation is essential to achieving justice in the community.

“This series invites participants to reflect on how environmental and social justice issues are interconnected,” according to the church’s website. “By engaging with speakers who embody these values, we hope to inspire action within our congregation and the wider Richmond community.”

The church encourages community members to join the discussions and consider their roles in fostering both environmental care and social justice.