Multiple environmental crises present existential threats to our planet. Educate and motivate God’s people by designating an “Earth Sunday” or “Creation Sunday.” With Earth Day, April 22, falling on a Thursday, either Sunday of April 18 or 25 (or both!) would be perfect. Here are resources!
Many houses of worship are thinking about reopening, now that the Covid-19 vaccine working its way through our culture and cases are on the decline. But caution is still advised, and this updated list of resources can help leaders make the best decisions. (Photo: Dru Broomfield, Creative Commons)
Here’s a gem of a teaching tool you can use for your congregation’s Earth Day celebration: “Awakening to God’s Call to Earthkeeping.” Produced by the ELCA, this 50-page curriculum covers a wide variety of topics in four sessions. We all need to “awaken” as the world’ environmental crises become more severe. Free PDF. (ELCA photo)
The incidence of cancer in our world is truly terrifying, especially because there is no universal cure. The best advice from doctors is to minimize your chances through healthy choices. The National Cancer Institute offers commonsense guidance on preventing cancer. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
Care of God’s creation is turning out to be THE most important issue of our lifetime. SOLI’s stewardship toolkit explores the theme “Stewards of the natural world,” with a newsletter article, RCL-based “stewardship snippets” for Sunday bulletins and resources to dig in deeper. (Photo: Ken, Creative Commons)
Where can you find the most generous Christians in the United States, whose Jesus’ followers give an average of 2.5 percent of incomeAnd, generally speaking, who are they, anyway? The answers revealed in this Christianity Today article may just surprise you. (Photo by Lisafx, via Bigstock.com)
Get ready, people of earth. Climate change is real, and unless you are prepared you will suffer. That was the lesson from February’s cold snap that paralyzed the energy delivery systems of Texas. The state endured a similar storm in 2010 but failed to take precautions for “next time.” From Time. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative […]
The biblical call to stewardship will lead us to foster quality of life. The quality of life that is measured only by material goods and economic factors is incomplete. This essay and workshop guide explores.
Booking a slot for the COVID-19 vaccination can be a daunting and confusing process considering how different state processes and procedures. Here’s an article with six real-world tips for scheduling your shot, as well as helpful links for additional information. (Image: NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Creative Commons)
Tithing takes serious commitment. But if we invite people to give a hefty portion of their hard-earned income, even for the greatest cause in the world, we need to teach them not only how but also why doing so is in their best interest. Thoughtful essay from Joe McKeever. (Photo: Tax Credits, Creative Commons)
