Faith in Place was founded in
1999 by Steve Perkins (current Co-Director) and
Clare Butterfield (current Director) out of the
idea that religious organizing around environmental
issues should foster transformation on both personal
and collective levels. The Evanston Circle was
formed as the pilot Sustainability Circle for
Faith in Place, with Perkins serving as Director
and Butterfield as Project Organizer. The other
six Circles formed between May and December of
1999, and in 2001, Butterfield became Director
of Faith in Place. In 2002, Faith in Place decided
to initiate over-arching, non-geographical projects,
such as Eco-Halal, in order to expand and complement
the efforts of the individual Circles. Faith
in Place’s newest project, Twenty Percent
for Creation, began in 2003. At present,
Faith in Place is seeking to expand its work
in the area of sustainable food systems through
a new project called Food of Faith, which aims
to produce food in a manner that adheres to the
dietary requirements of religious groups while
supporting local, organic farmers and promoting
just and equitable employment opportunities.
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