
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Youth Gather and We All Grow!
Back in the summer of 2018 hundreds of youth and group leaders visited our Lutherans Restoring Creation space in the ...
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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 ...
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“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.” ...
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Justified by Land and Faith
Christian Faith and Environmental Ethics: Aldo Leopold's Sand County Almanac and Luther's Freedom of A Christian A timeless reflection shared ...
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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 ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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What does church have to do with it?
As many faith-based organizations are struggling with their place in relation to people's daily lives, so does the Evangelical Lutheran ...
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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 ...
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Microscopic – Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise
Micro-Creation Service Bulletin - Click here - free to share! (wonderful readings, music, etc.) Homily by Pastor Susan Henry, House ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Tools for Talking and Acting on Climate with Faith-based Language
Blessed Tomorrow's Moving Forward Guide ecoAmerica helps leaders from the local government, the public health sector, and faith-based cohorts figure ...
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YOUTH: How can YOUR decisions impact your global neighbor?
While the following pledge form was originally poised to the hundreds of Lutheran youth attending the 2018 Gathering in Houston, ...
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So We Can Restore Creation
While caring for the environment can feel overwhelming, it’s when we stand together, each doing our part, that we find ...
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Bibliography of Ecology and Faith
Biblical Bauckham, Richard. The Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2010). Bauckham, Richard. Living with Other Creatures: ...
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Light for Madrid – A Devotional
Thanks to the work of Green Shepherd, Lisa Brenskelle, there is a way for your congregation to hold a gathering ...
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Connections Call: Gifts of restoration for YOU too!
On a recent Connections Call we asked folks to share some readings and resources that give them strength. Here are ...
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Oceans: Vast & Fragile
This past fall, Lutherans Restoring Creation helped facilitate an Ocean Leadership Training event at the New England Aquarium along with ...
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50 Covenants for 50 Years of Earth Day
Some Lutherans Restoring Creation have decided to take on a challenge of inviting at least 50 Congregations in their synod ...
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Finding Community in our Holy Waters During a Time of Isolation
While many are anxious and isolated during this time of response to a pandemic, we offer these reflections on this ...
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Moments of Arising – Video Series
A Video Series by the EcoFaith Network, NE MN Synod Listen with us to the haunting Easter hymn, Now the ...
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2016 Churchwide Assembly Passes Memorial To Move Towards A Responsible Energy Future
2016 Churchwide Assembly Passes Memorial To Move Towards A Responsible Energy Future During the months leading up to the August ...
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Confused about our way forward?
As there has been continuing conversation and controversy emerging since Michael Moore's film: Planet of the Human, we decided to ...
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Finding Ways to Work Alongside Grief and Anguish
Thanks to all who joined the August 2020 Connections Call to share experiences with and resources on how to keep ...
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