About the Co-Op
At the heart of our work, we hold as sacred the connection that exists between all people and all of creation. In 2015, drawing on thousands of years of tradition in the Catholic Church and a variety of other faith traditions, Pope Francis penned Laudato Si. Calling on voices from the recent past and those of antiquity, the Pope calls “all people of goodwill” to recognize the existence of an integral ecology; an ecology that shows great care toward the earth and all living beings who call her home. It is a call to recognize as sacred the joy of a child, the buzzing of honeybees, the gift of community. It is also a call to be moved to action by clear-cut forests, the effects of red-lining, the un-just incarceration of millions, and other issues that disregard the dignity of all creation.
Our Mission
The Cooperative for Integral Ecology is here to accompany individuals and faith communities as they live into integral ecology through action and contemplation.
What is
Integral Ecology?
Why choose the Co-Op?
Service Oriented
We are here to serve you, your community, your organization.
Experience
Years of experience that bring together non-profit management, ministry, and a life lived outdoors, position us well to accompany you.
Mutuality
We want to learn from you and honor your experiences as we work together.
Mission Centered
Planting trees, giving a talk, or helping a diocese uncover their niche in integral ecology, we love this work.
Founder & Director
Jarrod Kinkley
Jarrod is a compassionate leader in education and non-profit management, cultivating relationships and facilitating organizational growth. Leaning into his aptitude to develop a variety of skills, he has supported national non-profits through strategic project management, conference facilitation, communications management, graphic design, authoring reflections, retreat facilitation and more. Jarrod’s experience also includes teaching high school, university and high school campus ministry, thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and the Camino de Santiago. He recently started a backyard nursery grounded in contemplative spirituality and integral ecology that accompanies individuals and communities in uniting spirituality with care for the environment and others. He has a degree in Music Education, an M.A. in Theology, with a certificate in Pastoral Ministry, and is a certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. Jarrod, his wife, two little girls, and pup Jake live in Pittsburgh, PA.
