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Sacraments and Creation
The sacraments are occasions to reflect on human relationships with the rest of creation. Different Christian communities recognize different sacraments ...
Second Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (Martin22)
Grace Is Wet - Tom Martin reflects on how water pervades, undergrids, and provides the medium for all life, both ...
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 ...
ELCA Churchwide Pledges to Move Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
August 13th, after days of conversation, discernment and prayer the 2016 churchwide voting assembly voted to pass the Memorial: Towards a Responsible ...
Reflections from The Bible to the Frontlines – Stony Point Retreat Center, August 2019
Lutherans Restoring Creation partnered with Presbyterians for Earth Care for their bi-annual conference at Stony Point Retreat Center in NY ...
Sunday June 26 – July 2 in Year A (Meyer23)
Sacrifice / Freedom / Obedience / Water - Emily Meyer encourages us to follow the lead of Indigenous Water Protectors - ...
Water Conservation in Your Home
Why conserve water: Fresh water is a precious and scarce commodity in the world. Develop the habit of rationing water, ...
Storm water management for congregations
Vimeo slideshow with narration by Kyle Warfield, Outreach coordinator at Saint Luke Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, MD ...
Sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C (Mundahl13)
Being “at Home” – Tom Mundahl reflects on our connection with God and our relationship with the natural world. Care ...
Living Earth Reflections from the ELCA Advocacy Office
ELCA Advocacy Office Relections Living Earth Reflections from ELCA Advocacy offers writing from staff and guest writers on a variety ...
Stirring the Waters: Faith, Science and Action
“Stirring the Waters: Faith, Science and Action!” Pennsylvania – Tracey DePasquale, Interim-Director www.lutheranadvocacypa.org LAMPa partnered with ELCA Global Mission and ...
Worship Resources for the Watershed Memorial from the ELCA
Click here to download the "Worship Resources for the Watershed Memorial" from the ELCA ...
Worship as Reflection of our Care for Creation
Green the Congregation through Worship Reflections and Ideas by David Rhoads Worship is the central recurring event in the life ...
Eco-Reformation & Environmental Justice: In Word & Deed
The Grace Gathering ran parallel to the 2016 Churchwide Voting Assembly in New Orleans. The goal in gathering was to ...
Our Watershed Moment, a toolkit from the EcoFaith Network of the Minneapolis Synod
Our Watershed Moment, a toolkit from the EcoFaith Network of the Minneapolis Synod, introduces the concept of a watershed and includes ...
Celebrating Earth: The Waters of Baptism
Celebrating Earth: The Waters of Baptism By Laura Heller, Minister of Word and Service and Creation Care Ministry Coordinator for ...
Fourth Sunday in Lent in Year A (Ormseth14)
Do we see God's work in all creation? - Dennis Ormseth reflects on John 9. Care for Creation Commentary on ...
Sunday October 2-8 in Year B (Wright18)
In Celebration of St. Francis - Nancy Wright reflects on four themes of creation care in this Sunday's readings. Care for ...
Voices from the ELCA – Caring for Creation Today
Watch God's Work. Our Hands. created in partnership with ecoAmerica's BlessedTomorrow ELCA churches across the country are working to serve ...
2017 Synod Assemblies Pass More Eco-Justice Resolutions!
South Central Wisconsin passed their Carbon Fee & Dividend Resolution! MD/DE Synod Assembly for approving a Resolution on Ecological Justice (read here). And Central States passed ...
Connections Calls: Ways of Knowing – Western Science, Indigenous Knowledge & Christian Faith
Connections Call from Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Focus: Western Science, Indigenous Knowledge, and Christian Faith: How Can Various Ways of Knowing ...
Updates from ELCA Advocacy re: Environment/Energy
May-June Advocacy Update (thanks to Christine Moffett, Witness in Society | Washington D.C. - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ) Debt Ceiling Deal- ...
Third Sunday after Epiphany in Year B (Ormseth15)
This Changes Everything: No Longer Business as Usual - Dennis Ormseth reflects on Jesus inviting the common folk to join him ...
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 ...
Sunday October 23-29 in Year B (Carr21)
Do You See What I See? - Amy Carr reflects on walking without stumbling along waterways, roadsides, and temple byways ...
Second and Third Sundays of Easter (April 16 and 23) in Year A (Utphall20)
Needing New Life - Nick Utphall reflects on Easter Season and Earth Day during the COVID-19 pandemic. Care for Creation ...
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (GreenBlades22)
A Delight to the Mind and Soul - Mark Ditmanson reflects on what the lives of trees can teach us ...
Water discipleship tool for Congregations!
Vermont Lutheran Church partners with Interfaith Power & Light to Share the Various Ways to Revere Water: In 2018, Vermont ...
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday in Years A, B, and C (Jorgenson18)
Root from Dry Ground - Kiara Jorgenson reflects on the theme of water during Holy Week. Care for Creation Commentary ...
