Eco-Justice Spotlight- Reverend Joshua Langille-Hoppe
This summer Reverend Joshua Langille-Hoppe from Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church in Hermitage, Missouri, developed a sermon series and podcast based on the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice resource, Healthy Aging for an Abundant Life. Josh wrote about what inspired him to do this project:
"My name is Josh Langille-Hoppe. I am 36-years old, and I am the pastor at Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church near Hermitage, MO. I have been the pastor here since July 2008. I was ordained as an elder in 2010.
The Healthy Aging for an Abundant Life materials from the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program caught my attention for two primary reasons. First, because of some unexpected health concerns that arose in my family, we became keenly interested in establishing healthy habits for our family.
We had used the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice green cleaning event materials for and Earth Day program at the church, so the Healthy Aging program was a great way to build on the momentum and interest from that event. Second, I serve a congregation made up primarily of retirees. This group faces numerous questions about aging and health, so the Healthy Aging materials were a natural fit for us. Thanks for making the Healthy Aging for and Abundant Life materials available. They have greatly enhanced our ministry at Pomme de Terre United Methodist Church."
Josh is married to Marguerite, who is completing work on her doctorate in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. They have two sons one of whom is almost three-years old and the other six-months old. They love hiking the trails near our home, playing in the sandbox, digging in mud, gardening, and exploring the forests around their home.