Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Sunday this year, so why not plan a special Earth Sunday worship? You can make it a celebration of the natural environment, or maybe an old-fashioned blessing of the seeds and soil. Here are some links to resources for worship and education.
Nancy Sleeth of Blessed Earth, provides helpful talking points to engage in meaningful dialogue with Christians who don’t believe in a biblical imperative for creation care. “We focus on the biblical call to be wise stewards of God’s gifts—a value we share. Rather than getting polarized by politics, we look for common ground,” she says. (Photo: Bark, […]
Want to make a difference with your Lenten discipline? Consider giving up plastic for Lent. This article gives some compelling reasons, including these facts: “25% of plastic produced globally is packaging. Just look at what you had for lunch. Even if it didn’t come in a packet, it still probably had a plastic film. Only 14% of plastic is recycled and by 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the sea.” (Photo: Kate Ter Haar, Creative Commons)
Instead of giving up chocolate for Lent again this year, how about giving up plastic waste? Or processed foods? Or some of your driving trips? Here are a dozen tips for Lenten disciplines that are eco-friendly and can help you have a lighter environmental footprint. From treehugger.com. (Photo: Bill Smith, Creative Commons)
Our planet and its resources are under enormous strain, but what ordinary folks do about it? Plenty, says Creation Justice Ministries, which created this handy list of 52 steps that we can take in our everyday lives to help. Little changes can make a HUGE difference! (Photo: Interfaith Power & Light, Creative Commons)
Much faster than expected, oceans are warming and sea levels are rising. This spells big trouble not only for millions who live in coastal areas, but for the planet in general. This article from The Guardian gives a good overview, as well as links to other authoritative reports. (Photo: Rambojan Iphoneography, Creative Commons,)
Don’t just learn about the problems facing the environment today, learn how to be a person of faith who is part of the solution! This 30-day devotional explores issues, connects them to Scripture and suggests ways to get busy immediately and for the long term. From Web of Creation at the Lutheran School of Theology […]
As the environmental crisis deepens, many Christian leaders would like to say more about the environment in their preaching, but they don’t know how. In this post, Pastor Leah Schade of Lexington Theological Seminary has some creative ideas for kickstarting your preaching! (Photo: Stephen O, Creative Commons)
Christmas is such a time of resource consumption, it poses challenges. Whether you’re an eco-warrior or are just starting out with this whole sustainability thing, suggestions from Real Home can help you get one step closer to an environmentally conscious Christmas. (Photo: Sarah Witherby, Creative Commons)
Unless drastic action is taken to curb climate change our earth and economy will suffer severe damage, a report by 13 federal agencies warns. The 1,656-page report is the latest assessment of scientists that predicts dire consequences. Click above for the New York Times article. Click here for a study guide. (Photo: rambojan iphoneography, Creative […]
