The Church’s Vision of Creation / Just Transition “We as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) are deeply concerned about the environment, locally and globally, as members of this church and as members of society.” This deep concern is rooted in our belief in a God who created all things and called all GodRead More →
The following is a list of Resolutions that we know have been adopted in 2021 – but we know there are some we missed! Please do write to Phoebe Morad if your synod assembly passed anything or would like to! phoebe@lutheransrestoringcreation.org (Links below go to Google Drive Shared Files – If you want more resources/templatesRead More →
A Call to Advocate and Act for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases for the Health of All Thanks to Pastor Jonathan Barker (Pastor at: Grace Lutheran in Kenosha WI and author of: Jesus Would Demand a Green New Deal) for his willingness to teach, preach, and witness! (Listen in to the discussion from 8/17/21 below.) TheRead More →
The following Synod Resolution was passed by the SC Synod of Wisconsin and passed at Churchwide Assembly in 2019. See links within text for background information. For more material to consider when talking about “carbon” see this post as well. Please contact us if you intend to propose a similar resolution. Carbon Fee (and Dividend)Read More →
The Grace Gathering ran parallel to the 2016 Churchwide Voting Assembly in New Orleans. The goal in gathering was to inspire one another to look back at the 500 years since the Reformation and see how to move forward in faith and love for the next 500 years. On August 11th a small group wasRead More →
During the 2019 Churchwide Assembly the ELCA voted to officially sign onto the principals of the Earth Charter. How does the Earth Charter fit into what ELCA has already committed to do and our way forward? (Click and share one-pager created by ELCA) Now what? How do we all make sure we live this out? Read More →
We are grateful for the work of Faith Action Team with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and eager to share that a growing number of synods are lifting up policies endorsed by Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL). (See live spreadsheet here of those local efforts.) These efforts are all within our toolbox to urgently move to a justRead More →
While caring for the environment can feel overwhelming, it’s when we stand together, each doing our part, that we find hope, gain strength, and make a difference. Find a tool below to help celebrate God’s gifts to us! Download (Click Here) the information shared from Portico and Lutherans Restoring Creation at Churchwide Assembly 2019 toRead More →
What is ELCA Coaching? Click here for a Ministry Description Why would you need a Creation Care Coach for your Synod or Congregation? To help transform the action plans, resolutions, pledges, etc. into active progress by having a trained individual accompany you/your team as you ensure goals are clear and attainable. How can you find aRead More →
At the Upper Susquehanna (PA) Synod June 2015 Assembly three eco-related Memorials/Resolutions were passed. The following is a summary of the voting experience from Pr. Leah Schade. Email Phoebe Morad if you would like to contact her personally for more insight. Colleagues: The Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly (PA) just voted in favor of the Eco-ReformationRead More →