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HOW are you going to convince your church that you can take on Creation Care work NOW? Send this to your church council to help explain how this work can nourish the whole community:![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/intro-webinar-for-congregations-making-a-covenant-with-creation/
What a great reminder that environmental and social justice solutions are supposed to happen simultaneously. We are adding examples of ELCA food & pollinator gardens to our map of ministries - but need to hear from you: what churches are keeping bees? who replaced a lawn with a rain garden? ![]()
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www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2021/04/02/denmark-refugees-honeybees
How These Danish Bees Give Hope to Refugees
In the face of rising anti-immigrant sentiment, an organization has worked to integrate new arrivals to Copenhagen by taking care of honeybees.
We are so excited to be offering another online worship service around the season of creation! This worship service will use the readings for April 25 (Good Shepherd Sunday) and will premiere April 25 at 9am EST on our Youtube and Facebook pages. ![]()
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You can also register to use this service in your own congregation by clicking the link below. It will be available for download at least a week before the premiere day. ![]()
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Www.LutheransRestoringCreation.org
A reflection for Good Friday: ![]()
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ecopreacher.blogspot.com/2016/03/i-thirst-youth-eco-reflection-for-good.html
I Thirst – Youth Eco-Reflection for Good Friday
ecopreacher.blogspot.com
#goodfriday #cleanwater #youthministry @ELCAWorldHunger #walkforwater On Good Friday the youth of United in Christ , Lewisburg, PA, desi...
To Carry us through Holy Week into Earth Week 🌿🌷 - mailchi.mp/7f99bea10c5a/sharethegoodnewsholyweek
You don't want to miss worship on April 25! We are so excited to have Bishop Elizabeth Eaton preaching for our creation-focused worship service! You'll want to register for the service to use in your congregation or join us here on our Facebook page on the morning of April 25. ![]()
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Register here: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/creation-focused-service-for-earth-day-2021/
Prayers and gratitude for these Wisconsin witnesses who made their public advocacy very personal. Find out more about Rev. Jonathan Barker and other forms of advocacy -https://lutheransrestoringcreation.org/tools-for-grassroots-advocacy-full-spectrum/
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We are so excited to be offering another online worship service around the season of creation! This worship service will use the readings for April 25 (Good Shepherd Sunday) and will premiere April 25 at 9am EST on our Youtube and Facebook pages. ![]()
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You can also register to use this service in your own congregation by clicking the link below. It will be available for download at least a week before the premiere day. ![]()
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LutheransRestoringCreation.org
Pastors and preachers, have you thought about your Maundy Thursday sermon yet? Remember that we have commentaries for creation care for each season and week of the church year! ![]()
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lutheransrestoringcreation.org/passion-sunday-holy-week-year-b-ormseth12/
Preaching on Creation: Passion Sunday (March 28) and Holy Week in Year B (Ormseth12)
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The Transformation of All Life – Dennis Ormseth reflects on the reorientation of creation to its sacred center. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for Year B (201...
Check out this article on our website from Dr Leah Schade: ![]()
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lutheransrestoringcreation.org/passion-sunday-year-b-schade18/
Preaching on Creation: Sunday of the Passion (March 28) in Year B (Schade18)
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More than Eco-Palms – Leah Schade reflects on ecojustice and Passion Sunday. Care for Creation Commentary on the Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday of the Passion, Year B (2018, 2021, 2024...
2021 presents new opportunities for climate solutions. To build resolve for action, a broad diversity of Americans is needed to stand together. You're invited! #ACLS2021 brings together climate leaders including those who are new and local-community focused – inspiring and empowering one another with new connections and practical and immediately actionable guidance. Faith organizations like the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America partner in this effort. Registration: acls2021.org
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ![]()
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The clover is a popular symbol for today, but did you know that clover can be super beneficial to your lawn? ![]()
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www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-care-2/were-thinking-over-why-we-kill-clover/
We are so excited to be offering another online worship service around the season of creation! This worship service will use the readings for April 25 (Good Shepherd Sunday) and will premiere April 25 at 9am EST on our Youtube and Facebook pages. ![]()
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You can also register to use this service in your own congregation by visiting our website. It will be available for download at least a week before the premiere day.
Highlights from Just Transitions Connections Call 🏦🚜🚦 - mailchi.mp/1292ace5c8a2/transitionwithconnection (Open & Click to explore resources and perspectives)
Did you know that today is Plant a Flower Day? What is your favorite flower? When was the last time you planted a flower?
Reminder: at 11am today wherever you are please stop and join us in Prayer! (please make a pact to live out that prayer by choosing something from the list of resources to keep moving forward!) #Faiths4Climate lutheransrestoringcreation.org/3-11-at-11/
“A Lutheran Wave of Prayer for Creation and Justice” 3/11 @ 11
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We hope you will join us on March 11, 2021, alongside peoples and communities of all faith backgrounds, to raise awareness about climate justice. With these prayers and opportunities for education,...
Check out these stories of women who are leading us in the fight against climate change! We are so thankful for our women leaders who are leading these efforts in our congregations and organizations throughout the Lutheran Church as well! ![]()
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time.com/5669038/women-climate-change-leaders/
Meet 15 Women Leading the Fight Against Climate Change
time.com
Women bear an outsized burden of the global-warming crisis
Happy International Women's Day! Honor women who have helped you consider Caring for Creation. Add their names to our Thank You card as we wrap up the 50th year since the first Earth Day. lutheransrestoringcreation.org/inspirations-and-gratitude-a-thank-you-card-for-gods-good-earth/![]()
(the card has become large - it may take a minute to view - but it's fun to see how many people, places and creatures we have to be thankful for!)
Inspirations and gratitude: a Thank You Card for God’s Good Earth
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Click here to add your special thank you.Your input will be added within a few days. As we recognize 50 years since the first Earth Day in 1970, supporters from across the nation say thanks by givi...
Read and share the new ELCA Advocacy's resource: "Just Transition for a Sustainable Future." Join us speaking with Ruth Ivory Moore next Wednesday (be sure you get our Good Green News for links)![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/connection-call-2021-03-10-ruth-ivory-moore/
Upcoming Connections Call: March 10 – Just Transitions
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Join our monthly call to hear from “Green Shepherds”* across the country on a variety of topics. Be sure to join our Good Green News email list to get the call-in details (add us to yo...
Join the Lutheran Wave of Prayer for Creation and Justice as we take part in Greenfaith's Sacred People, Sacred Earth event 3/11 @ 11! #Faiths4Climate![]()
lutheransrestoringcreation.org/3-11-at-11/
“A Lutheran Wave of Prayer for Creation and Justice” 3/11 @ 11
lutheransrestoringcreation.org
We hope you will join us on March 11, 2021, alongside peoples and communities of all faith backgrounds, to raise awareness about climate justice. With these prayers and opportunities for education,...
March is Women's History Month! Check out this fantastic article about how climate change affects women throughout the world. ![]()
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www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/how-climate-change-affects-women/
Why Climate Change Disproportionately Affects Women
Women face higher rates of violence, displacement, and poverty as climate change intensifies.
Last Sunday, Pastor Andrea from the Lutheran Church in Argentina talked about what her community's SEVENTEEN YEAR commitment to care for creation.![]()
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Inspired by her reflection, ELCA Young Adult Baird wrote this short #noplasticsforlent blog about the tie between local and global action by people of faith.![]()
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It's accompanied by reflection / discussion questions! Check it out!
Local is Global: #NoPlasticsforLent - ELCA Young Adults
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The Word “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10: 24-25 Local Is Global, too. If you have found yourself [...]
We are so excited to be offering another online worship service around the season of creation! This worship service will use the readings for April 25 (Good Shepherd Sunday) and will premiere April 25 at 9am EST on our Youtube and Facebook pages. ![]()
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You can also register to use this service in your own congregation by clicking the link below. It will be available for download at least a week before the premiere day. ![]()
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