2026
LENT
FROM ASH TO ACTION: EVEN THE STONES CRY OUT
PREPARE FOR AND PARTICIPATE IN
ISAIAH’S PALM SUNDAY PATH
AND
2026 ECOFAITH SUMMIT OF THE UPPER MIDWEST
No registration necessary!
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12:00 PM – Wednesdays
Weekly – Online
Starting February 11, 2026
Goals
This colleague cohort invites clergy, faith formation leaders, and volunteer coordinators to gather in conversation with Deacon Dr. Diane Jacobson, Rev. Emily Meyer, and other members of the 2026 EcoFaith Summit Organizing Team to discuss:
- implementing the toolkit
- facilitating spiritual practices
- leading organizing skills practices
- empowering participants in community organizing and community building actions
All in preparation for marching in ISAIAH’s Palm Sunday Path and/or engaging in From Fear to Fire: Igniting Community for a Planet in Peril.
Facilitators
HOST
Deacon Dr. Diane Jacobson
Prof. Emeritus, Old Testament – Luther Seminary
2026 EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest Organizing Team Member
Dr. Diane Jacobson is professor emerita of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN where she taught from 1982-2010. She also served as director of the Book of Faith Initiative for the ELA from 2008-2016. She is a rostered deacon of the ELCA. Jacobson has been a frequent speaker through the Church, including the 2011 and 2013 Churchwide Assemblies, the LWF 50th Anniversary Assembly in Hong Kong, and numerous synodical assemblies, rostered leaders gatherings, and Churchwide consultations.
Jacobson is, first and foremost, a love of Scripture. ‘I’m in love with this Book’, she says. ‘My calling is to teach Scripture for the sake of God’s world, and to invite others into the wonders and rewards of exploring the Bible together.’
Find her full bio here.
CO-HOST
Rev. Emily Meyer
Executive Director of The Ministry Lab
2026 EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest, Organizing Team Chair
As an ordained pastor in the ELCA, Emily interned in Seaside, OR, served as pastor, liturgical artist, and faith formation leader in suburban, ex-urban and rural Minnesota congregations, created and led the multi-congregational affirmation of baptism program, Confirmation Reformation, and was pastor of Fullness of God Lutheran Church in the retreat center, Holden Village. Rev. Meyer enjoys being a guest preacher and liturgist and leads contemplative and creative retreats and small groups. She earned a BA from Luther College (Decorah, IA); an MDiv from Luther Seminary (St Paul, MN); an MART from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities; a Certificate in Contemplative Prayer Small Group and Retreat Leadership from Shalem Institute; and a Certificate in Mindfulness Facilitation from Mindful Schools. Emily served as Liturgical Arts Choreographer and Coordinator for the Lutheran World Federation’s 2023 Global Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Her liturgical elements and reflections have been featured in Green Blades Rising Preachers Roundtable, Sundays and Seasons, 2024, and Currents in Theology and Mission – Preaching Helps. Between pastoral gigs, she has enjoyed costume designing, choreographing, and performing.
