Why We Need an Eco-Reformation
There are voices across the ELCA calling for a reformation of the church to encompass care for all of God’s ...
Larry Rasmussen’s Lecture for the Bonhoeffer Lectures in Public Ethics at Union Seminary
Voices from science, ethics, and theology on Eco-Reformation. Veni, Creator Spiritus! An Ecological Reformation Veni, Creator Spiritus! Once a World Council ...
Lutheran Study Guide to Pope Francis’ Letter on Climate Change
This is a four week study intended for church adult education, college, or seminary classrooms. The study takes up the theme ...
EarthBound video series – Now Available Streaming!
This timeless series, filmed in high definition, takes Martin Luther´s breakthrough understanding of Justification and Vocation and explodes it across ...
A Watered Garden: Christian Worship and Earth’s Ecology (Augsburg Fortress, 2011)
A Watered Garden: Christian Worship and Earth's Ecology by Ben Stewart is excellent for worship committees and small group study. Check ...
Stewarding the Gift of Water: ELCA Advocacy Fact Sheet
Theological background and information on water stewardship globally, nationally, and locally. Under the “Find Your Watershed” section of the Factsheet ...
GreenFaith: Mobilizing God’s People to Save the Earth
GreenFaith: Mobilizing God's People to Save the Earth gives concrete examples and tips that will help people of faith and ...
Water and Ecotheology: Articles by Benjamin Stewart
Stewart, Benjamin M. “Stream, Flood and Spring: Water Renewing the Earth and the Church.” Living Lutheran, April 2016. (available online) Stewart, Benjamin ...
Teaching Environmental Ethics: Feeding “The Good Wolf”
Teaching Environmental Ethics: Feeding “The Good Wolf” by Dr. Leah D. Schade ...
“A Shared Concern” (Poem) by Gerhard Fuerst
A Shared Concern This is a collective obligation, this is a collective effort by humanity as a whole, by all ...
Creation Care Congregation: Education Ideas
Education: “Know your traditions and your world” Earthbound: Adult education for this six-part video series produced by the ELCA to ...
Sacraments and Creation
The sacraments are occasions to reflect on human relationships with the rest of creation. Different Christian communities recognize different sacraments ...
St. Andrew’s Environmental Stewardship Team: Nine Years Old and Still Going Strong!
The Environmental Stewardship Team (EST) at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, MN (a congregation of some 6,000 people on ...
Creation Care Congregation: Personal Discipleship Ideas
Discipleship at home and work: “Love your neighbor” Personal Covenant with Creation: Plan a worship service in which members can ...
Ecological Christianity through Luther’s Small Catechism
We marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with the occasion of Martin Luther writing his 95 Theses. For those ...
Ecological Christianity Through The Ten Commandments
The 1st Commandment: You shall have no other gods. What is this? We are to fear, love, and trust God ...
Ecological Christianity Through The Creed
The 1st Article, on Creation I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. What is this? I ...
Ecological Christianity Through The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven. What is this? With these words God wants to attract us, so that we come to ...
Ecological Christianity Through The Sacrament of Baptism
I. What is Baptism? Baptism is not simply plain water. Instead, it is water used according to God's command and ...
Ecological Christianity Through The Sacrament of the Altar
What is the Sacrament of the Altar? It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under ...
Resources for Creation Care Congregations
The goal of the LRC program is to incorporate creation care into the full identity and mission of your congregation ...
“On Earth As In Heaven: Biblical Ecology for an Eco-Reformation,” Dr. Barbara R. Rossing
Dr. Barbara R. Rossing's April 26, 2018 lecture from Garrett Seminary, "On Earth as In Heaven: Biblical Ecology for an Eco-Reformation.” ...
Water: “Living Water” Bible Study
•Opening Prayer: Gracious God, we thank you for your many gifts, and especially for the gift of water that sustains all ...
Transportation: “On the Way” Bible Study
•Opening Prayer: Gracious God, we have gathered here from many places. Thank you for safe travels. Bless this time together. Amen. •Introductory discussion: ...
Creation reorientation: Liturgy to Reconcile People and Planet
(Click here to download this document.) Created by Bridget Jones in 2018 as part of her Masters of Divinity program ...
Creation of the Cosmos: “Of All that is Seen and Unseen”
Creation of Cosmos Service - Feel free to download and share this bulletin. Please don't forget acknowledgements. Creation: The Universe ...
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 ...
Johan Bergh: Luther as Environmentalist
Download, read, and share widely this brief reflection from active disciple, Dr. Johan Bergh. In his piece, published in the ...
Blog from Lutheran Restoring Creation: Michael Ochs
This blog by Michael Ochs began in March 2011, and is adopted from his Creation Corner Column, appearing since 1997 ...
