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Local Electric Cooperatives as Tools for Equity and Healing
January 25th - 8pm ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK Hear from Emilie Bouvier, Director of Organizing in the Minneapolis Area Synod, share on experiences working with rural electric cooperatives as an exciting place to gain some traction and move the needle on climate and equity
Earth Charter Implementation in the ELCA
We were happy to have the ELCA officially endorse the Earth Charter in 2019 once voted on at Churchwide Assembly (read the history here). But, what have we done since then? Hear from a team of leaders in four synods that are eager to share what tools they are using
Let’s Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineConnections Call - March 22, 2022 - 8pm ET/7 CT/6 MT/ 5 PT / 4AK As institutions and individuals we have a hard time understanding and being in control of how our money is used as consumers and investors. We will hear from a few fellow Lutherans (who are) Restoring
creation focused online worship service for Earth Day
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineAll are welcome to join this year’s Earth Day Online Worship! We are honored to have the Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos sharing the message of the day according to the Readings for April 24th. This service will have full translation in Spanish. If you want to integrate the service in
Carbon Dividend Programs: Updates and Conversations
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineCitizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL)—a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address the climate crisis—currently fields 14 faith-based teams, including one for the ELCA. Come hear the co-leaders of the Lutheran Action Team with an update on their first year’s accomplishments and their second year
Conversation with the Author: Ron Rude
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineJoin us in conversation with Pastor Zach Parris (AKA- The Vinyl Preacher) as he speaks with Pastor Ron Rude about his recent book: Amending Christianity: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grounded Faith and Sustainable Living. REGISTER (click) NOW and save the Zoom Link info to your calendar! You
Your Voice Matters: Become a Creation Care Ambassador (8/30/22)
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineJoin Us for a Connections Call on the Creation Care Ambassador Program The Creation Care Ambassadors Program through Blessed Tomorrow will empower and equip you to inspire clergy, congregants, your workplace, community and policymakers to action on climate change that makes a difference. The training is available online, on-demand! This
Conversation with the Author, H. Paul Santmire – EcoActivist Testament
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineSeptember 27th, 2022 Join us on Zoom at 8pm ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK We are excited to have theologian, H. Paul Santmire, join us to talk about his newest book: EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers. This book was written especially for faith-driven
Doctrine of Discovery’s Role in Climate Injustice
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineThe ELCA has been working to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery. As individuals and institutions continue to reconcile and repair relationships let's consider what specific role Creation Care Ministries can offer this mission. One step in the process is to listen to people's stories and recognize the roots which reverberate
Resilience as part of Disaster Response
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineJoin us as we welcome Avery Davis Lamb (Creation Justice Ministries) to speak about the Faithful Resilience resources and hear voices from Lutheran Disaster Response. Register Now to get the Zoom link and submit questions. Contact us if you have Good Green News to share as we meet the challenges
Advent Virtual Pot Luck (12/27/2022)
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineBring your favorite way to Slow Down and Renew! December 27, 2022 - 8pm ET/7 CT/6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK REGISTER - CLICK HERE Over the course of Advent we are asked to slow down and renew our spirits. We have had great resources shared in the past,
Homecoming (Connections Call for Jan. 24th 2023)
online (zoom or other) virtual/onlineJoin us for a conversation about spirituality and creation care to nourish us for the road ahead! Jan 24, 2023 at 8pm ET/7 CT/6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK God revealed Godself in flesh and the stuff of the world, which makes our spiritual lives look an awful lot like coming