Leah Penniman (all pronouns) is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, soil nerd, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land.
The Global Ministries Environmental Sustainability program invites you to participate in a six-week book discussion on Leah Penniman’s book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. The book is “a soulful collection of illuminating essays and interviews that explore Black people’s spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate, curated the acclaimed author of Farming While Black.”
The discussions will be led by Rev. Dr. Mark Davies, Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics; Director of the World House Institute at Oklahoma City University; and Environmental Ethics Consultant for the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.
Join discussions on Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. CT from February 20 to March 27, 2026.
Week 1: Opening
Week 2: Spirit
Week 3: Winds
Week 4: Soil
Week 5: Defense
Week 6: Witness and Closing
Participants are asked to register in advance.