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Listen in to a conversation about where God is amoungst climate chaos. How are we each called to care for creation, our neighbors, while preserving our faithful hearts.![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/author-h-paul-santmire-connections-call-sept-27-2022/ @hpaulsantmire #climatecrisis #faith4climate #lutheransrestoringcreation
As part of our personal discipleship practices to build better relationship with neighbor and creation: VOTING is a lifestyle choice. Yet, it seems "environmentalists" are some of the least likely to vote (listen to this eye-opening 15 min clip). While we (churches, LRC, etc.) should not be telling you who to vote for, encouraging each other to practice this Right is an essential part of growing a Beloved Community.![]()
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#GOTV #faithforclimate #lutheransrestoringcreation #climatejustice
Follow up on prayers for those recovering from storms in PR and beyond. Listen to the story here and consider what our role is as neighbor to be engaged in advocacy. Yes - send funds to the local groups mentioned AND let us work on making better systems to care for each other. ![]()
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Thanks to an active community of fellow Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation there is something EVERY week during this Season of Creation to connect your faith to your actions. Check out the events calendar here and pick at least one to join. lutheransrestoringcreation.org/events/ #SeasonOfCreation2022 #SeasonOfCreation #faithforclimate
Happy Season of Creation! Explore and try something for your church community: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/season-of-creation/
Season of Creation: Focusing Worship on God as Creator
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The Season of Creation is typically celebrated from the beginning of September until St. Francis of Assisi Day. We offer creation focused commentaries for every week and lectionary cycle, but what abo...
In case you missed it - thanks to our friends at ecoAmerica's BlessedTomorrow for joining our call this week: youtu.be/zAPVjgNGfu8
Blessed Tomorrow's Ambassadors Can Help Communicate about Climate Change with and for your church
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The Creation Care Ambassadors Program through Blessed Tomorrow will empower and equip you to inspire clergy, congregants, your workplace, community and polic...
Wonderful new commentary from Rev. Kenneth Taylor on this week's upcoming readings. "What are we willing to let go, be it relationships or things, to truly become a disciple of Jesus?![]()
How will these decisions affect creation, the poor and the marginalized in the world?" lutheransrestoringcreation.org/sunday-september-4-10-year-c-taylor22/
***NEW*** Preaching on Creation: Sunday September 4 – 10 in Year C (Taylor22)
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Lutheran creation care commentary and ecotheology on year C lectionary readings for Sunday September 4-10 after Pentecost.
Congratulations ELCA and thank you for ALL the difficult work you have been doing this week at Churchwide Assembly. Many thanks to those voting members who offered their witness to why (and how) our church can be a beacon for others to love our neighbor by justly sharing our resources. Drew Ingram Melissa Woeppel Amy Zalk Larson Please listen in to their testimony on the ELCA recording of Plenary 7 (about an hour in) please do and share with your green teams! youtu.be/bIkmX7l_ddU![]()
Message LRC if you want to be on the specific team to ensure this Memorial is enacted from individual to institution (-:
Please let your synod's voting members know what we mean by Just Transition before they head off to Churchwide Assembly next week! ![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/actions-for-a-just-transition-to-a-healthier-climate-for-all/![]()
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In case you missed it, here are some thoughts on Creation Care Conversation-making for Rural & Small Towns:![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/rural-and-small-town-conversations-re-creation-care/
Rural and Small Town Conversations re: Creation Care
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On June 26, 2022 our Connections Call considered how conversations about Creation Care in Rural & Small Town America are unique and full or opportunities. Listen in below and explore tools and respons...
Looks like a great event for equipping churches to truly work with neighbors. Tell your social ministry groups to register today (it's not just a tree-hugger thing!) bit.ly/resiliencesummit22
Faith Communities and Climate Resilience: Moving from Resilience to Restoration
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Come engage with faith leaders, academics, and government officials from across the U.S. who are finding new and creative solutions to climate challenges.
Join us Tuesday night as we consider how to have conversations about Creation Care in Rural and Small Town America. Be sure to register ahead of time (and ask a question for our guests!). lutheransrestoringcreation.org/event/rural-small-town-creation-care-conversations-july-26-2022/
Grace Lutheran Church in Kenosha invites you to join them on July 28th as they co-sponsor peaceful and urgent appeals to leaders: nowornever.earth/gamesover/ Reach out to Rev. Jonathan Barker if you want to connect with them at the event in DC.
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Game's Over. For decades, politicians in Washington have promised bold climate action. For decades, they have failed us. Now our entire generation hangs in the balance. youtube.com/shorts/oHr8...
Listen to this. Please comment if you want to have a group discussion with others about some of these topics. The entire BioLogos series is great - but as people who work in Creation Care ministry, the Creation Groans series is especially helpful biologos.org/podcast-episodes/creation-groans-into-the-darkness
Creation Groans | Into the Darkness - Podcast-episodes
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We allow ourselves to fully contemplate the woundedness of the planet and we reach into the Christian practice of lament as a way to find hope in the midst of the suffering we see around us.
In case you missed it: here's our conversation with Author, Ron Rude about his new book Amending Christianity: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grounded Faith and Sustainable Living. I personally (Phoebe Congalton Morad) appreciate this as great follow-up to reading Robin Wall Kimmerer's, Braiding Sweetgrass, as it asks Christians to specifically consider how we repent, reconcile, and repair our relationship with the creation God entrusted to us:![]()
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Amending the Christian Story: Conversation with Ron Rude (June 2022)
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Thanks to Pastor Zach Parris (AKA- The Vinyl Preacher) for welcoming us in to conversation with Pastor Ron Rude about his recent book: Amending Christianity: The Natural Sciences as a Window into Grou...
Wonderful Summer issue of AllCreation.org mailchi.mp/biointegrity/allc062122?e=292a789e67
Wonderful examples of re-imagining! What's your story? (feel free to imagine before it's a reality): It's Time to Reimagine The Church Parking Lot ![]()
www.christiancentury.org/article/recommendations/it-s-time-reimagine-church-parking-lot
In solidarity with all commemorating #Emanuel9 June 17. Being involved in society (especially the most difficult parts) is an important way to share and care for the world God so loves. www.elca.org/emanuelnine
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We are grateful to see so many #ELCA synods have passed resolutions and memorials in support of drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions via mobilization, advocating for specific policies, and churches modeling changes to make a just transition to cleaner energy production for all. Follow updates here and contact your Churchwide Assembly voting delegates to see if they have questions/concerns - lutheransrestoringcreation.org/actions-for-a-just-transition-to-a-healthier-climate-for-all/
Hey -- these folks may have a great idea for a God's Work Our Hands project?? Think ahead to where on your church property you'd rather not mow, but sow??
We are excited to announce that by next Spring the Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith will have a focused program for Spanish speakers who work in Latin American, the Caribbean, and North America! A Coordinator is needed to bring all these pieces together. Please share within your networks far & wide BY JUNE 15th: careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9177
As we recognize the vast spectrum of sacrifice offered by those who have served our nation this weekend, please share this story. Many veterans find themselves still suffering from being on the "toxic frontline". As we recognize these poisons as a threat to our military, let's continue to advocate for the prevention of the weapons/waste in the wake of war which harm civilians and habitats as well as soldiers. #memorialday ![]()
www.military.com/daily-news/2022/03/03/sweeping-toxic-exposure-bill-passed-house.html
Sweeping Toxic Exposure Bill Passed by House
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Advocates are celebrating the vote as a major win in the fight for recognition that their ailments were caused by breathing in fumes from burn pits and other toxins.
"Action is the antidote to despair." Joan Baez ![]()
When you may be ready to hear some news of positive change, please listen in to the time shared last night as we learned about opportunities available to cease the slow-burn violence of climate injustice. lutheransrestoringcreation.org/what-do-we-know-and-do-about-carbon-pricing/
What Do We Know About Carbon Pricing and How is it Part of a Just Transition?
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Suggested resolutions for ELCA Synods. Next steps: 1) Find out if your synod is taking resolutions and what the deadline and process is on your synod office website.2) Work with your Green Teams (+/or...
Check out Central States Synod! Not only is their theme Creation Care - they are walking the talk. Please bring to your upcoming assemblies to see where you can grow next year. PLEASE do NOT mention suggestions to the people running the event while they are dashing around! First offer to help next year and then bring up these ideas in planning meetings! us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=050c5abb7810e68eee62d5d55&id=166ee72471