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Righteousness and Justice for All Creation! - Dennis Ormseth  reflects on true prophets. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary  ...
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Lutherans Restoring Creation is proud to co-sponsor the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary's Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Program.  Join a ...
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ELCA commits to being a role model in urgent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions!  Congratulations to all the green teams, ...
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There are a growing number of learning opportunities from seminaries and other trusted institutions (many are online and free). We ...
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The training and networking opportunities developed between the ELCA and ecoAmerica's Blessed Tomorrow have become even more accessible! There is ...
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Booker Vance is the Policy Outreach Coordinator for Elevate Energy.  He is a native of Houston, TX. He attended Bethany ...
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henryphuntington at gmail dot com 23834 The Clearing Dr. Eagle River, AK  99577 (907) 696-3564 Current Position/Vocation/Location Arctic Science Director, ...
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I'm currently an administrator and professor for the study abroad program of Valparaiso University,  (Praxis Center) located in Costa Rica.  ...
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Integrate Creation Care elements into your worship service: register to use the upcoming LRC worship service, get inspiration from these ...
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Needing New Life - Nick Utphall reflects on Easter Season and Earth Day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Care for Creation ...
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Offering Life for the World - Tom Mundahl reflects on Christ's suffering and death. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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Can These Bones Live? - Tom Mundahl reflects on the cost of transitioning to a creation-normed economy ...
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FACT: The Earth is Good! (Click) Get the Good News in less than 2 minutes here and share with someone ...
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Actions Speak Loudly! Intentions, Celebrations, and Impacts Online Form Add your congregation's voice:  CLICK HERE and pick at least one ...
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From Dust, To Dust  – Kris Litman-Koon explores how Ash Wednesday is an invitation to reassess what we value with ...
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During the season of Lent (or any other time of introspection), share these resources with your Bible Study group, Worship ...
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Since there are so many members of our ELCA community who live in agricultural areas and we all depend on ...
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Empowered in God's Love for the Creation - Dennis Ormseth reflects on earth-honoring faith. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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Thanks to Avery Davis Lamb (Creation Justice Ministries) who shared an overview of the "Faithful Resilience" resource during our Connections Call ...
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Take yourself, your class, or your congregation on a journey that explores the intersections between climate change and hunger with ...
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There are so many examples from our brothers and sisters across the nation sharing exciting and authentic ways of conversing ...
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While the 27th Conference of Parties at the UN's Climate Change Conference of 2022 may seem worlds away in Egypt, ...
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A New Song - Nick Utphall reflects on the voice of the forest in concert with us. Care for Creation ...
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Thank you to theologian and fellow eco-activist, H. Paul Santmire, who joined the Lutherans Restoring Creation network to offer hope ...
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God’s Presence and Blessing - Tom Mundahl reflects on the source of our care for creation. Care for Creation Commentary on ...
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This interview led by ELCA's Sustainability Associate, Adele Bodog, follows Donna Pellegrin Permaculture design certificate holder, who uses her certification to conduct ...
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We are grateful for the work of Faith Action Team with Citizens' Climate Lobby and eager to share that a ...
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Hard Sayings of Jesus: Blessing or Naming? - Robert Saler reflects on being a clear-eyed observer of human freedom and ...
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Written for younger generations of ecoactivists, Paul Santmire's latest book, EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers provides solace in ...
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“Generosity over scarcity, brokenness in the face of denial, and hope in the place of despair.”  Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary ...
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Watch this message from our churchwide leaders and fellow members across the country who recognize the tough, uncomfortable work of ...
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Watch God's Work. Our Hands. created in partnership with ecoAmerica's BlessedTomorrow  ELCA churches across the country are working to serve ...
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The following Synod Resolution was passed by the SC Synod of Wisconsin and passed at Churchwide Assembly in 2019.  See ...
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As institutions and individuals we have a hard time understanding and being in control of how our money is used ...
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Stay Together, Encourage One Another, and Actually Act - Tom Mundahl reflects on the connection between preparing the way and changing our ...
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We hope you will join us on March 11, 2021, alongside peoples and communities of all faith backgrounds, to raise ...
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Let Repentance Linger - Robert Saler reflects on refusing to rush to easy consolation to create space for authentic encounter ...
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Listen in to our discussion with Ruth Ivory-Moore, ELCA’s Program Director, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility Focus: Just Transitions What ...
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EmPOWER your community to communicate with who manages your energy! Hear from Emilie Bouvier, Director of Organizing in the Minneapolis ...
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Octavia E. Butler's dystopian tale offers a wealth to the imagination for any Bible Study/Creation Care team to wrestle with.  ...
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Being church together doesn't have to mean we have one mind.  Listening to the Holy Spirit within each of our ...
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Connections Call conversation from October 26, 2021 about all the people in our web of creation care. Listen in to ...
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NOW. - Tom Martin reflects on the prophets and Jesus calling us to ecojustice "today." Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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The 2019 ELCA Advocacy Convening (April 29 - May 1)  gathered over 100 lay and rostered  leaders to be trained ...
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A New Climate for Theology: God, the World, and Global Warming by Sallie McFague (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2008). A New Climate ...
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God Will Dwell with Them - Tom Mundahl reflects on committing to a place, its people, and its very humus. Care ...
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We have been grateful for the shared knowledge and experience shared by climate scientist and fellow person of faith, Katharine ...
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Rooted and Rising is for everyone who worries about the climate crisis and seeks spiritual practices and perspectives to renew ...
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The increasingly pressing situation of Planet Earth poses urgent ethical questions for Christians. But, as Cynthia Moe-Lobeda argues, the future ...
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Grand Winner of the 2014 Nautilus Book Awards Thoughtful observers agree that the planetary crisis we now face-climate change; species ...
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This valuable classroom resource explores a number of issues in social and environmental ethics and provides resources for engaging in ...
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Energy issues and climate change have loomed up from issues at the horizon to confront humanity directly and vitally. They ...
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Climate change threatens the future of the planet and raises deeply spiritual and ethical questions. Biblical scholars, theologians and ethicists ...
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Climate Church, Climate World argues that climate change is the greatest moral challenge humanity has ever faced. Hunger, refugees, poverty, ...
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A Call to Advocate and Act for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases for the Health of All Thanks to Pastor Jonathan ...
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Here Am I! - Leah Schade reflects on answering the call to love and serve creation. Care for Creation Commentary ...
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Now is the acceptable time—to speak out boldly! - Leah Schade reflects on prophetic voice in the midst of the storm. Care ...
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Churchwide Votes Towards a Fossil-Free Future US LUTHERANS VOTE TO DISCONTINUE FOSSIL-FUEL INVESTMENTS, TO WORK TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE **FOR ...
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A grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources allowed Luther College and the Decorah Raptor Resource Project to build ...
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Reflections on Attending Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light Advocacy Training, August 26, 2015 by Pastor Inge Williams, Friedens Lutheran Church, Shartlesville, Pennsylvania ...
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by John Berge Member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church in Racine, WI. "Tell the truth. Give no false hope Tell ...
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Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, a professor of Christian ethics, is the author of the 2013 book, Resisting Structural Evil: Love as Ecological-Economic ...
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Giving Voice to My Community and Bringing ELCA Advocacy Home Posted on January 26, 2016 by ELCA Advocacy By: Fumi ...
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On May 19, 2015, LSTC Professors Kadi Billman, Barbara Rossing, and Vítor Westhelle, reflected on A Bishops' Letter about Climate ...
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Click here to view this film to understand the urgency of action on climate change. Online and free ...
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www.renewalproject.net (Eight feature stories from a variety of faith traditions) ...
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www.climatecrisis.net ...
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Click here to download Lutheran World Federation's "God, Creation and Climate Change: A Resource for Reflection." ...
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"Waiting for the Lutherans" An article by Larry Rasmussen in Currents and Theology and Mission ...
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Climate Change as a Perfect Moral Storm by Larry Rasmussen, Journal of Lutheran Ethics, February 12, 2014 ...
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A Sermon by Gil Waldkoenig, Professor at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. Church of the Abiding Presence, April 10, ...
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Creation Salvation (link to the recording), Vicar Josh Buzbee, All Peoples' Church, Milwaukee WI, February 16, 2014 (or click here to download the ...
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Resources for preaching on climate change from A New Awakening, an ecumenical movement for climate solutions ...
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Climate Change and Poverty in the Household of God by Brian E. Konkol Brian Konkol served in South Africa as ELCA ...
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A Moral Climate: The Ethics of Global Warming by Michael Northcott (Maryknoll: Orbis, 2005). In this groundbreaking book Northcott examines theological ...
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Christianity, Climate Change, and Sustainable Living by Nick Spencer, Robert White, and Virginia Vroblesky (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2009). Amounts and patterns of ...
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Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change by Elizabeth Kolbert (New York: Bloomsbury, 2006) Long known for her insightful and ...
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Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth by Larry Schweiger of the national Wildlife Federation (Golden, CO: Fulcrum Publishing, 2009). "This is ...
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Forecast: The Consequences of Global Climate Change, from the Amazon to the Arctic, From Darfur to Napa Valley by Stephen Faris (New York: Henry Holt, 2009) ...
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An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergence of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It by Al Gore Emmaus, PA: ...
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Climate Change Begins at Home: Life on the Two-Way Street of Global Warming by David Reay (New York: MacMillan, 2005). Packed ...
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10-Minute Energy Saving Secrets: 250 Easy Ways to Save Big Bucks Year Round, by Jerri Farris (Gloucester: Fair Winds, 2005) ...
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Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth (New York: Penguin, 2005) Knowledge of environmental issues and ...
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Take the Paris Pledge, as an individual or as a congregation, and commit to reducing your carbon pollution. Together, we ...
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If there's global warming, why is it so cold? (video) ...
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Sermon for Epiphany 5A, the Rev. Lisa E. Dahill, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Worship and Christian Spirituality, Trinity Lutheran Seminary IPL Climate ...
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Sermon for Sixth Sunday in Epiphany, Year A Deuteronomy 30:5-20 Saint Andrew and Emmaus Lutheran Churches, Racine WI February 16, ...
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ELCA Advocacy Office Relections Living Earth Reflections from ELCA Advocacy offers writing from staff and guest writers on a variety ...
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The National ELCA Office of Advocacy offers updates from what's going on in our capital and news from various affiliate ...
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“Stirring the Waters: Faith, Science and Action!” Pennsylvania – Tracey DePasquale, Interim-Director www.lutheranadvocacypa.org LAMPa partnered with ELCA Global Mission and ...
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The president of a major Lutheran seminary and one of the three bishops overseeing the 550 Ohio congregations of the ...
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Teaching Environmental Ethics: Feeding “The Good Wolf” by Dr. Leah D. Schade ...
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Eco-Reformation: Grace and Hope for a Planet in Peril Edited by Lisa Dahill and James Martin-Schramm   The conviction at ...
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This regional organization shares the experts in their midst with the wider audience online across the globe. Check out the ...
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On Saturday, December 12, 2015 leaders from 195 nations concluded the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris by approving a global agreement to ...
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Edmonds, WA - Edmonds Lutheran Church (ELC) installed a solar photovoltaic system to generate renewable energy for their facility in mid- February ...
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by Terra Schwerin Rowe Five hundred years ago the Protestant Reformation inspired profound theological, ecclesial, economic, and social transformations. But ...
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Click here to download "Climate Change 101," an ELCA Advocacy Issue Brief ...
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Overall Home Energy Saving Measures Efficiency Heat/ AC: Install high efficiency ENERGY STAR-rated furnace and air conditioner, at least at ...
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Back in the summer of 2018 hundreds of youth and group leaders visited our Lutherans Restoring Creation space in the ...
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In 2017, Augsburg University launched initiatives to build capacity for integrating environmental sustainability across all curricular, co-curricular, and operational aspects ...
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Through Green Thread, Capital University's environmental sustainability platform, innovative and efficient solutions are brought to life. Green Thread helps employees ...
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A recent community tree planting event was a huge success. More than 60 students, faculty, and staff helped plant trees ...
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A story in the Star Tribune newspaper highlights how St. Olaf College's 350 acres of natural lands not only serve ...
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Gettysburg College has been pursuing sustainable decision making for over three decades. As the world's environmental issues grow more and ...
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Muhlenberg College, Luther College, Wartburg College, Wittenberg College, and Pacific Lutheran University were all recently included in the Sierra Club's ...
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On Thursday, March 31st, California Lutheran University plans to host a talk to explore the link between food and climate ...
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California Lutheran University students will hold a die-in, which involves people lying down together in public to simulate their deaths, ...
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by Mark Brocker As a young Norwegian Lutheran teenager in rural Wisconsin, Brocker lay awake one night worrying whether he ...
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Edited by Graham Buxton and Norman Habel Forward by David Rhoads With contributions by David Rhoads, Paul Santmire, Celia-Diane-Drummond, Heather ...
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On the recommendation of a bipartisan task group, the Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ...
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Every year, during the week of Earth Day, Thiel College hosts their "Earth Week". Students have the opportunity to participate ...
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At the beginning of each school year, Muhlenberg Green Team members reach out to all students during move-in to collect ...
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Florida/Bahamas Synod, 2009 Congregations to do Annual Energy Audits Targeted to 25% by 2020 WHEREAS, we face urgent climate perils ...
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Jim Martin-Schramm Luther College Chapel October 7, 2011 Exodus 23:10-12 (or 31:12-17) Within Limits: Remember the Sabbath Our reading this ...
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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 ...
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Global Climate Action Summit Faith-Rooted Affiliated Workshops The Episcopal Diocese of California, GreenFaith and Interfaith Power & Light held two ...
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Finding the peace of God amidst storms, we are called to wake up and face up to the storms we ...
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•Opening Prayer: Gracious God, we have gathered here from many places. Thank you for safe travels. Bless this time together. Amen. •Introductory discussion: ...
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Representative, Ruth Ivory-Moore (Advocacy Energy & Environment) from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America joined the COP24 (the 24th Conference of ...
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GreenFaith has helped pull together leaders from various religions across the globe to recognize our common concern for the planet ...
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As many faith-based organizations are struggling with their place in relation to people's daily lives, so does the Evangelical Lutheran ...
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We know you don't need an excuse to celebrate and protect the Earth... but sometimes knowing that similar projects are ...
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A request from Kim Acker,  member at University Lutheran Church in Palo Alto, to be public witness: On March 16-18, ...
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Collaboration, Commitment, and Action Sat., March 30 in St. Louis, MO or Sat. April 27th in Columbia, MO Register for ...
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 Lutherans Restoring Creation partnered with Presbyterians for Earth Care for their bi-annual conference at Stony Point Retreat Center in NY ...
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Blessed Tomorrow's Moving Forward Guide ecoAmerica helps leaders from the local government, the public health sector, and faith-based cohorts figure ...
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While caring for the environment can feel overwhelming, it’s when we stand together, each doing our part, that we find ...
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Incline Your Ear and Listen Carefully - Amy Carr reflects on our response to grief, anguish, and the temptation to ...
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The Global Climate Strike (9/20 thru 27) was an opportunity for many people of faith to lift up their voices ...
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Thanks to the work of Green Shepherd, Lisa Brenskelle,  there is a way for your congregation to hold a gathering ...
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This past fall,  Lutherans Restoring Creation helped facilitate an Ocean Leadership Training event at the New England Aquarium along with ...
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As part of our Connections Calls, we get to hear feedback from representatives who work in various expressions of the ...
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While many are anxious and isolated during this time of response to a pandemic, we offer these reflections on this ...
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2016 Churchwide Assembly Passes Memorial To Move Towards A Responsible Energy Future During the months leading up to the August ...
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Thanks to Tracey DePasquale, Director of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania who joined our Connections Call on May 6th, 2020  ...
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The general call to to action is simply: "Stay Home".   However, many can't heed that call, even if they wanted ...
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Some of us bemoan the fact that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has not committed to entirely divest from ...
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As there has been continuing conversation and controversy emerging since Michael Moore's film: Planet of the Human, we decided to ...
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Taking on Rationalization - Amy Carr reflects on donkeys facing war horses. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary  ...
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Skip the Grid is an initiative focused on bringing solar power to health care systems and other critical infrastructure in West Africa. Most clinics and many ...
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The Grace Gathering ran parallel to the 2016 Churchwide Voting Assembly in New Orleans. The goal in gathering was to ...
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The Rev. Dr. H. Paul Santmire, Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) Advisory Board member, has published a new book dedicated to ...
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On Monday, July 20th, 2015, the White House recognized twelve people of faith as “Champions of Change” for their efforts ...
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by Sarah Webb, Iowa Interfaith Power & Light First Lutheran in Decorah signed the Paris Pledge, joining other congregations across ...
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Stay Alert with Hope; and Beware the Consumers of Christmas. - Tom Mundahl reflects on hope, watching, and serving. Care ...
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Claiming the Future as Precious Gifts of People and Land. - Dennis Ormseth reflects on acting boldly for restoration and healing ...
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Thinking about the Unthinkable - Tom Mundahl reflects on our desert struggle in the time of climate crisis. Care for ...
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This Changes Everything: No Longer Business as Usual - Dennis Ormseth reflects on Jesus inviting the common folk to join him ...
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For Those Who Are in Christ, Creation Is New! - Dennis Ormseth reflects on driving out the demon of climate change ...
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Coming Down to Earth - Tom Mundahl reflects on our vocation to make earth a hospitable household for all. Care ...
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Preaching the Adventure of Passion – Robert Saler reflects on being a listening church. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common ...
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"Creation Care" is more than just "being green."  Integrating a lens of eco-justice is not only critical in order to ...
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Bishop Elizabeth Eaton offered the sermon for our Good Shepherd Sunday service in celebration of Earth Day 2021.  As the ...
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God Does Not Desire That Creatures Suffer  - Amy Carr reflects on waiting and suffering, fairness and balance. Care for ...
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July 2021 Connections Call Recording & Related Resources: Hear as Sarah & Brandon Bowers describe their methods of raising animals ...
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Part 3: "Francis: Man of Wealth" - Paul Santmire honors St. Francis of Assisi with a 3-Sunday commentary series. Care for ...
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“This is what love looks like!” - Tom Mundahl reflects on resisting global climate change. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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Good Laws or Pure Persons? - Amy Carr reflects on the nature of pollution. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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