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We are called to be stewards of our environment - all that God created for us to care for. "God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. At you command, all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home." (Eucharistic Prayer C, 1979 Book of Common Prayer, p. 370)
Here you will find ideas, resources and links for:
- Environmental activism
- Earth Day
- Study of Creation
- Rogation Days
- Arbor Day
- and more . . .
Here you will find ideas, resources and links for:
- Environmental activism
- Earth Day
- Study of Creation
- Rogation Days
- Arbor Day
- and more . . .
Files:
- Environmental Literacy - Learn about two programs from Morehouse Education Resources that can help your congregation connect their faith with environmental issues.
- NCC Eco-Justice Programs - The Eco-Justice Program office of the National Council of Churches works in cooperation with the NCC Eco-Justice Working Group to provide an opportunity for the national bodies of member Protestant and Orthodox denominations to work together to protect and restore God's Creation. Eco-justice includes all ministries designed to heal and defend creation, working to assure justice for all of creation and the human beings who live in it. A major task of the Working Group is to provide program ideas and resources to help congregations as they engage in eco-justice.
- Images of the Social & Economic World - Roughly speaking, on a world map, the sizes of the countries of the world are in proportion to their actual sizes on the surface of the planet and their shapes are the same as their actual shapes. It's possible, however, and sometimes very useful, to redraw the map with the sizes of countries made bigger or smaller in order to represent something of interest. Such maps are called cartograms and can be an effective and natural way of portraying geographic or social data. These maps may prove helpful in education programs that study the impact of population on the environment.
- Earth Ministry - Earth Ministry is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the Christian community in environmental stewardship. We work in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While Earth Ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, we actively engage all religious communities on climate and energy issues through Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Programs and resources are in use across the US and Canada and available to all.
- Faith in Place - Faith in Place gives religious people the tools to become good stewards of the earth. We partner with religious congregations to promote clean energy & sustainable farming. Since 1999, Faith in Place has partnered with over 500 congregations in Illinois - Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Zoroastrian, Baha'i and Unitarian. We're also part of the national Interfaith Power & Light campaign. Our mission is to help people of faith understand that issues of ecology and economy - of care for Creation - are at the forefront of social justice. At Faith in Place we believe in housing the homeless, feeding the hungry and clothing the naked. But even if we do all those things, and love our brothers and sisters with our whole heart, it will not matter if we neglect the ecological conditions of our beautiful and fragile planet. As temperatures rise and fossil fuel supplies fall, the burden of climate change and scarcity will land primarily on the poor, and eventually will come home to us all. We must practice love and justice in the way we use the ecological commons of air, water and soil. We must be willing to make sacrifices for a sustainable economy.
- Forum on Religion and Ecology - The environmental crisis, global in scope and local in impact, requires major changes in how we think about our world and its future. Multi-disciplinary efforts are needed to produce solutions to our interconnected environmental problems. The Forum on Religion and Ecology highlights the important roles that religions play in constructing moral frameworks for interacting with other people and the environment. The Forum invites academic and engaged discourse on the intersection of religious studies, science, and environmental policy. Since 1996, the Forum on Religion and Ecology has focused its efforts on Research, Education, and Outreach. - Research: publishing books, articles and the World Religions and Ecology Series; organizing scholarly conferences; and expanding its network of international scholars and their work. - Education: identifying curricular resources; creating and disseminating print and video materials; and hosting workshops for teachers. - Outreach: engaging in ongoing interdisciplinary dialogues; organizing and lecturing at conferences; and participating in policy and research summits.
- Season of Creation - The four Sundays in September, just prior to the Feast of St. Francis, are now being celebrated as a Season of Creation. This website offers many ideas for liturgies, reflections and projects. Also see "Environment" in this bookcase for more environmental web links and resources.
- Web of Creation - Ecology resources to transform faith communities and society. Numerous lesson plans, liturgies, and ideas for engaging in all things regarding creation, including the "Season of Creation," Earth Day, Arbor Day, and other environmental events.