“Our Kairos Moment:” An ELCA Climate Care Study Guide
In spring of 2024, the ELCA released a study guide to dive deeper into the Climate Care Social Statement called “Our Kairos Moment.” This is a four-session study guide for small groups and is available for Earth Day – or any day – to inspire learning and action. It uses videos, storytelling, bible studies, and […]
The Week: an experience for talking climate in community
“The Week” is a three-part group experience to help us clearly see what the climate crisis will look like and what we can do about it. It’s comprised of three episodes and three discussions, often (but not exclusively!) viewed within a week– hence the name. The three episodes follow a “U-shaped” journey; day one focuses […]
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%
The ELCA has called for a 50% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emission by 2030! There are so many resources to help individuals and groups reduce their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. While we all can advocate for better government and corporate decision-making, we have the agency to model better stewardship. Just jump in, pick a […]
Sowing the Seeds of Transformation (prayer)
This prayer was created for use during the March against Fossil Fuels: (September 17, 2023) but can be used for any occasion where people of faith gather to pray for a healthier future for all. Use the #nofaithinfossilfuels and record yourself, your congregation/youth group/green team/etc. sharing this prayer and connect with one another to usher […]
Perspectives on Animals as Food
July 2021 Connections Call Recording & Related Resources: Hear as Sarah & Brandon Bowers describe their methods of raising animals as food and reflect on their experiences as family on a farm. Listen for their perspectives as this is a ministry of stewardship education: Telling someone to give up that burger in their hand seems […]
“A Lutheran Wave of Prayer for Creation and Justice”
These resources were used in Greenfaith’s 2021 “Sacred Day of Action” in a collaboration of many faith background to raise awareness about climate justice. With these prayers and opportunities for education, advocacy, and action, we hope to empower and embolden our communities to live out our faithful call to care for Creation. Download available in […]
Certificate in Climate Justice & Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
Lutherans Restoring Creation is proud to co-sponsor the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary’s Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Program. Join a cohort of global, faith-fueled learners who are ready to bring eco-theology to life at home! Follow the Center for Climate Justice & Faith via their Facebook page to follow their work.
Creation Care Ambassador Program
Since 2020 ELCA and ecoAmerica’s Blessed Tomorrow have trained over 300 members to reach out to their faith community in order to activate congregations to work towards climate solutions in their areas. There are dozens of certified Ambassadors ready to share their new skills and resources with your church and community. All “Certified Ambassadors” who […]
Light for Madrid – A Devotional
Thanks to the work of Green Shepherd, Lisa Brenskelle, there is a way for your congregation to hold a gathering many miles away in prayer. As the U.N. Climate Conference met in Madrid (Dec. 2-13, 2019) prayers were sent to support their efforts by bringing the conversation into churches in a prayerful way. Consider bringing […]
Tools for Talking and Acting on Climate with Faith-based Language
Blessed Tomorrow’s Moving Forward Guide ecoAmerica helps leaders from the local government, the public health sector, and faith-based cohorts figure out how to usher people into urgent action on climate change. This brief guide provides you with information and resources to reduce energy use, to build resilient houses of worship as refuges from a changing […]
Prayers for Leadership on Climate Change
Representative, Ruth Ivory-Moore (Advocacy Energy & Environment) from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America joined the COP24 (the 24th Conference of the Parties) in Katowice, Poland. Light For Katowice 2018 >> Click here to download an easy-to-use copy of the prayer booklet. Thanks to Lisa Brenskelle from the Christ the King Church in Houston Texas for […]
Tools for Synods Restoring Creation
Lutherans Restoring Creation (“LRC”) is working to collaborate with ELCA synods in bringing care for creation into the full life of the church. Might your synod be interested? There are already several synods with active expressions of this ministry (see map here). We are now pleased to offer a Synod Organizing Kit for creating a […]
Disruption (film)
DISRUPTION weaves commentary from the most recognized voices analyzing climate, politics and society today together with behind-the-scenes footage of the tireless organizing that created the largest climate rally in history—The People’s Climate March.
Lutheran Study Guide to Pope Francis’ Letter on Climate Change
This is a four week study intended for church adult education, college, or seminary classrooms. The study takes up the theme of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation coming that happened in 2017. Please consider adapting this this curriculum for use in your adult educational opportunities. Please contact the study guide’s author, Terra Rowe, with any questions. You can download the […]