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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 ...
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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 ...
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Preaching on Creation: Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) in Year A (Mundahl17)

Preaching on Creation: 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 ...
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Actions Speak Loudly!

Actions Speak Loudly!

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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Sunday November 13-19 in Year C (Utphall22)

Sunday November 13-19 in Year C (Utphall22)

A New Song - Nick Utphall reflects on the voice of the forest in concert with us. Care for Creation ...
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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.  ...
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Special Caring for Creation Celebration (Bethel - WI)

Special Caring for Creation Celebration (Bethel – WI)

Special Caring for Creation Celebration November 13 and 20 ...
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What Do We Know About Carbon Pricing and How is it Part of a Just Transition?

What Do We Know About Carbon Pricing and How is it Part of a Just Transition?

We are grateful for the work of Faith Action Team with Citizens' Climate Lobby and eager to share that a ...
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Rural and Small Town Conversations re: Creation Care

Rural and Small Town Conversations re: Creation Care

On June 26, 2022 our Connections Call considered how conversations about Creation Care in Rural & Small Town America are ...
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Sunday August 21 - 27 in Year C (Saler13)

Sunday August 21 – 27 in Year C (Saler13)

The Tension Between Action and Rest - Robert Saler reflects on the right balance. Care for Creation Commentary on the ...
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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 ...
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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.  Hear more ...
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EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers

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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This is Church and You Are Needed Inside & Out

This is Church and You Are Needed Inside & Out

Watch this message from our churchwide leaders and fellow members across the country who recognize the tough, uncomfortable work of ...
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What is Climate Justice? (video playlist)

What is Climate Justice? (video playlist)

https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLFPMTinJ7FKmK3gfuKbKtcK7KZ9EQNRzi&v=-QIhizB8wsU&layout=gallery ...
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Indigenous Knowledge and Rights (video playlist)

Indigenous Knowledge and Rights (video playlist)

https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLFPMTinJ7FKkZ8zqXIgZatHrJW0whr8-V&layout=gallery ...
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Carbon Fee (and Dividend) Resolution Passed at Churchwide (2019)

Carbon Fee (and Dividend) Resolution Passed at Churchwide (2019)

The following Synod Resolution was passed by the SC Synod of Wisconsin and passed at Churchwide Assembly in 2019.  See ...
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