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Preaching on Creation: Sunday September 18-24 in Year A (Santmire14)

Preaching on Creation: Sunday September 18-24 in Year A (Santmire14)

In Praise of Generosity - Paul Santmire reflects on a kairos moment for Americans. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
Actions Speak Loudly!

Actions Speak Loudly!

Add your congregation's voice to this growing garden: CLICK HERE and pick at least one Creation Care goal proposed/met for ...
Sunday August 14-20 in Year A (Carr23)

Sunday August 14-20 in Year A (Carr23)

An Outsider's Wit and a Grafting God: Playing for a Change - Amy Carr reflects on honesty and play as ...
Sunday August 14-20 in Year A (Ormseth11)

Sunday August 14-20 in Year A (Ormseth11)

In Jesus, Exceptionalist Ideology Falls Away - Dennis Ormseth  reflects on a global scope for the vision of well-being. Care ...
Sunday August 7-13 in Year A (Thompson20)

Sunday August 7-13 in Year A (Thompson20)

All-Encompassing, Hopeful, and Embodied Faith Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common Lectionary  Readings for Sunday August 7-13, Year ...
Sowing the Seeds of Transformation (prayer)

Sowing the Seeds of Transformation (prayer)

Prayer for use during the March against Fossil Fuels: (September 17, 2023) or for any time such as this. Please ...
Continuing Ed. & Online Learning Opportunities in Eco-Theology and Environmental Justice

Continuing Ed. & Online Learning Opportunities in Eco-Theology and Environmental Justice

There are a growing number of learning opportunities from seminaries and other trusted institutions (many are online and free). We ...
Sunday June 19-25 in Year A (Mundahl20)

Sunday June 19-25 in Year A (Mundahl20)

It Can't Happen Here - Tom Mundahl reflects on prophetic voice and lament. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised ...
Northwestern Minnesota Synod Commits to Climate Care!

Northwestern Minnesota Synod Commits to Climate Care!

Congratulations to another synod making the commitment to Care for Creation! On June 3rd, the Northwestern Minnesota synod's assembly voted ...
Day of Pentecost in Year A (Ormseth11)

Day of Pentecost in Year A (Ormseth11)

The Spirit is the Giver of Life! - Dennis Ormseth reflects on the first fruits of a restored creation. Care ...
Certificate in Climate Justice & Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Certificate in Climate Justice & Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

Lutherans Restoring Creation is proud to co-sponsor the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary's Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Program.  Join a ...
Actions for a Just Transition to a Healthier Climate for All

Actions for a Just Transition to a Healthier Climate for All

ELCA commits to being a role model in urgent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions!  Congratulations to all the green teams, ...
Louis Tillman 

Louis Tillman 

We are honored that Louis Tillman was on Lutherans Restoring Creation inaugural Board of Directors from 2017-2020.   For an update ...
Rev. Kwame Pitts

Rev. Kwame Pitts

Womanist Kwame Pitts is Pastor of Crossroads Lutheran Church and WNY-LuMin Network, an STM Candidate at Chicago Theological Seminary. Read: "Reclaiming Blackness: the Treasures ...
Mary Ann Harrison

Mary Ann Harrison

Pr. Mary Ann Harrison is a TEEM Pastor in the ELCA. She has over 33 years of ministry experience across ...
Heidi Ann Michelsen

Heidi Ann Michelsen

I'm currently an administrator and professor for the study abroad program of Valparaiso University,  (Praxis Center) located in Costa Rica.  ...
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) in Year A (Mundahl17)

Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) in Year A (Mundahl17)

Offering Life for the World - Tom Mundahl reflects on Christ's suffering and death. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
Fifth Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Fifth Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Can These Bones Live? - Tom Mundahl reflects on the cost of transitioning to a creation-normed economy ...
Third Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Third Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Come and See - Tom Mundahl reflects on God's gift of water. Care for Creation Commentary on the Revised Common ...
Second Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Second Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

Living in Promises and Hope - Tom Mundahl reflects on land and the struggle to "till (serve) and keep" it ...
First Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

First Sunday in Lent in Year A (Mundahl17)

The Way of Ecojustice in a Dangerous Time - Tom Mundahl reflects on our place in the world. Care for ...
Ways to Integrate Creation Care in your Lenten Practices

Ways to Integrate Creation Care in your Lenten Practices

During the season of Lent (or any other time of introspection), share these resources with your Bible Study group, Worship ...
Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year A (Ormseth17)

Transfiguration of Our Lord in Year A (Ormseth17)

All Creation Looks Forward to God's Glory - Dennis Ormseth reflects on mountain experiences. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany in Year A (Ormseth17)

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany in Year A (Ormseth17)

Meeting  the "Creational Need" of Nature - Dennis Ormseth reflects on salt and light. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
Tool Kit on Climate Change Connections

Tool Kit on Climate Change Connections

Take yourself, your class, or your congregation on a journey that explores the intersections between climate change and hunger with ...
Baptism of Our Lord in Year A (Mundahl14)

Baptism of Our Lord in Year A (Mundahl14)

Gentle Justice for People and Creation - Tom Mundahl reflects on baptism and obedience. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
Baptism of Our Lord in Year A (Schade17)

Baptism of Our Lord in Year A (Schade17)

Inauguration by Water – The Baptism of Jesus - Leah Schade reflects on Matthew 3:13-17 and Isaiah 42:1-9. Care for ...
Third Sunday of Advent in Year A (Saler13)

Third Sunday of Advent in Year A (Saler13)

Expanding the Imagination with Vision - Robert Saler reflects on what might stir congregations to creative action. Care for Creation ...
Doctrine of Discovery's Role in Climate Injustice

Doctrine of Discovery’s Role in Climate Injustice

The ELCA has been working to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery.  As individuals and institutions continue to reconcile and repair ...
COP27 & You!

COP27 & You!

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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