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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
Thanks to Sarah Parson from Trinity Lutheran (Lilburn, GA) for sharing such an inspirational sermon last month wrestling with dominion and service! (She starts at minute 24) Any other Earth Day services that you all experienced? Please share in comments! youtu.be/yvzUXaPU50Q
Fellow Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation - please share widely:Help us find the right person to coordinate our Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Spanish-Language Track program! See the full job posting here: careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9047
We are eager to have those who live in +/or work with communities most affected by climate change apply by June 10th to be a part of this global, online, cohort-based program. Hear stories from this year's participants:![]()
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“When we talk about this genocide that was committed against Indigenous people, we also have to talk about the genocide against buffalo,” Little Elk said. “That was policy and deliberate effort to eliminate buffalo as part of the process to take Indian lands and as part of the colonization process.” Returning bison to Native lands therefore can help not only restore a species but reinforce tribal sovereignty. www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/rewilding-tribal-lands
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Native Americans are restoring wildlife to their lands that once thrived there and continue to be integral parts of their culture.
After the celebratory nature of Easter & Earth Day refreshes us, let's consider what work is before us. Rev. Santmire gives us some perspective: ![]()
hpaulsantmire.net/2022-thoughts-on-1993-elca-statement-on-caring-for-creation/
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The Rev. H. Paul Santmire The Rev. Dr. H. Paul Santmire is a historian and pastoral scholar in the disciplines of ecological theology, environmental ethics, and Christian liturgy and spirituality.
Looking for ways to keep your church engaged well past Earth Day? Check out the video series created by the DE/MD Synod helped to create and use/make in your own context: demdsynod.org/connected-in-gods-creation-video-series/![]()
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#EarthCharter #LutheransRestoringCreation #EarthDay22
Connected in God’s Creation Video Series
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Thanks for SHOWING an interest in God’s Creation! VIDEOS IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY & EASTERTIDE We are pleased to be offering a special series of videos in collaboration with the Delaware-Maryland Synod...
In case you missed it yesterday, or aren't one of the hundreds of congregations who are integrating it into their own services this weekend: Enjoy our creation-focused worship service in honor of Earth Day. Many thanks for all who made this possible - including all of you who donate to LRC!
Join us in just 15 minutes for the premiere of our Earth Day Worship Service! You don't want to miss this important act of holy listening today... ![]()
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You can also find the service in Spanish in the link in the comments. ![]()
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Lutherans Restoring Creation Earth Day Service 2022 (english)
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We welcome you to our creation-focused worship service to celebrate Earth Day! Please stay engaged with us throughout the year by exploring our site and find...
Remember to join us for our Earth Day worship service! If your church isn't sharing it as a community this weekend, you can enjoy it from you own Sacred space! Watch from our FB page on Earth Day (Friday) starting at noon (eastern) or on our YouTube channel. Spanish and ASL versions will also be shared. If you want a bulletin be sure to register to get access to download for free. lutheransrestoringcreation.org/register-for-the-2022-earth-day-worship/
Register for the 2022 Earth Day Virtual Worship
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All 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...
Check out Lutherans across the globe making way for Climate Justice in their context: pubs.royle.com/publication/?i=740150&p=26&view=issueViewer
Living Lutheran April 2022 Page 26
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Cultivating for Justice Leaders Climate STUDENTS OF SEMINARY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SHARE EXPERIENCES By Ryan P. Cumming Elena Cedillo, Chad Rimmer and Phoebe Morad greeted each student as they joined th...
Pastor Sarah Rossing is sharing this fantastic resource with her congregation. You can too! What an amazing way to look toward creation care in the season of resurrection (which starts tomorrow)… ![]()
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Are you ready to spend 2-3 hours a week committing to working for Climate Justice in your community? ![]()
Need help in figuring out HOW?:Apply today for the 2022-2023 Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith. Anyone who is interested in learning about and acting on![]()
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Thanks to Creation Justice Ministries for sharing a Prayer of Lament. #GoodFriday
These trusted advisors make it clear that along WITH corporate/political/infrastructure change cooperative behavior change is critical for us to care for one another - especially for those with the most wealth (that's many of us in the #ELCA ). It may feel like a drop in a bucket when you make deliberate choices to consume less - but consider every drop a prayer!
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We are so excited to have our Earth Day Online Worship Service ready to share for those who want to integrate it for use in worship the weekend after Easter. A Spanish language version is also available. All bulletins are even done for you. Celebrate God's Good Creation and give your Worship Team a break! #EarthDay2022 lutheransrestoringcreation.org/register-for-the-2022-earth-day-worship/
Register for the 2022 Earth Day Virtual Worship
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All 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...
Keep following #NoPlasticsforLent - this is restorative and necessary wherever you find yourself walking today: youtu.be/bHWLtxgELbs
Christ the King (OH) gives us a great example of loving our neighbors. While offering pollinators a chance to thrive, we invest in a sustainable future of plants which feed us all! Consider making a space for a garden of any size this coming Earth Day or for God's Work, Our Hands day! #GodsWorkOurHands #EarthDay2022 www.livinglutheran.org/2022/03/caring-for-creation-one-butterfly-at-a-time/
Caring for creation, one butterfly at a time - Living Lutheran
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The people of Christ the King Lutheran Church in West Chester, Ohio, are ministering to pollinators—butterflies, to be specific. When its youth group learned that butterflies, especially the iconic ...
All are Welcome! Even if you can only attend for 1/4 of this, you will be inspired by a wide variety of ways people are and YOU can be engaged in solutions. #ACLS22
American Climate Leadership Summit 2022
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Get tickets to American Climate Leadership Summit 2022, taking place 28/03/2022 to 31/03/2022. Hopin is your source for engaging events and experiences.
You don't need to be from MN to learn from these story-sharers: register and be FED:
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In case you missed this month's Connections Call "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is". Keep checking for updated resources throughout the month: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
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As institutions and individuals we have a hard time understanding and being in control of how our money is used as consumers and investors. On March 22, 2022 we heard from few fellow Lutherans (who ar...
Let us know what you think of this new opportunity to learn and be in community: creationcarecollective.org/creationjustice101/ If you go to the upcoming info-sessions (3/24 or 25) please message us to give us feedback!
More than words of encouragement...Money too!!!
LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects
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The Lutheran World Federation has issued a call for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by young people. “Climate justice is a priority advocacy issue,” says Eva Christina Nilsson, Dire...
Some of the people you go to church with have the most interesting jobs! Like Arctic Scientist - listen in to our own LRC Board member this coming Wednesday speak with the Institute on Religion in the Age of Science: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/event/arctic-sea-ice-and-indigenous-peoples/