A variety of events are listed in our community calendar below (local to global, in-person and virtual).  See our Connections Calls page for recordings of past conversations and support material.

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The Planet You Inherit Book Study Group for the Season of Creation

online (zoom or other) virtual/online, United States

Our children's and grandchildren's generation will face a different world, one affected by climate instability, mass uncertainty, and breathtaking extinction. From this vantage point--two generations across two geological epochs facing a fundamentally changing planet--Larry Rasmussen writes to his grandchildren. As a grandfather invested in a green earth and climate justice as well as a scholar

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Free

The Planet You Inherit Book Study Group for the Season of Creation

online (zoom or other) virtual/online, United States

Our children's and grandchildren's generation will face a different world, one affected by climate instability, mass uncertainty, and breathtaking extinction. From this vantage point--two generations across two geological epochs facing a fundamentally changing planet--Larry Rasmussen writes to his grandchildren. As a grandfather invested in a green earth and climate justice as well as a scholar

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Free

Pet Blessing & Care Fair – Celebration Lutheran, Chardon, OH

Join us after worship on Sunday, October 8, from noon to 2 p.m., for our Pet Blessing and Care Fair! Pets and service animals will receive a blessing and a goodie bag. And you’ll have an opportunity to visit with representatives of several area rescue and animal therapy organizations, including Lake County Humane Society, Rescue

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Free

Climate Change and the Chaplain’s Presence

online (zoom or other) virtual/online, United States

As the effects of climate change continue to grow in scope and impact, more people are struggling with the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges of these times — whether in direct experience of extreme weather or through the experience of anxiety and grief (or, often, both). Our skills as chaplains are needed in these emerging

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New England Synod: Caring for Creation Gathering!

Trinity Lutheran Church 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester, MA

Lutherans of New England Restoring our relationship with Creation and each another. Join us at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worcester, MA Learn ways to offer your congregation and community fresh ways to revere God’s Good Creation and love our neighbors in prayer, word, and deed. All are welcome! No registration needed, but we would love

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Ecumenical Ambassador Training with Blessed Tomorrow

online (zoom or other) virtual/online, United States

Did you know more than 70% of people in the U.S. say they are concerned about climate change and more than 40% say they are very concerned, but think only 14% around them are very concerned? You, as a person of faith, can help others see they’re not alone in their concern and invite them

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Free
Event Series Guided Prayer Walks in the Park

Interconnections with Soil, Human Health and the Environment

online (zoom or other) virtual/online, United States

Soil is essential to all life and is important to human health in many ways. It can filter water, provide nutrients and food, store carbon, and supply us with antibiotics to fight diseases. However, soils are often mistreated by industrial agriculture and contaminated by environmental pollutants like oil spills which can directly affect human and

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Free

European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice: Triennial Gathering 2024

Minneapolist, Minnesota

Join European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice in Minneapolis for: community building racial justice education shaping the future of EDLARJ Every three years, EDLARJ meets to build community, learn about racial justice, and to shape the future of EDLARJ. This year, we will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our time there will include: A pilgrimage to

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$250