Rest for the Beloved
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2026 Lenten Fast for Earth Calendar
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Season of Creation Prayer Service
The Northwest Intermountain Synod’s EcoFaith Action Network created a prayer service for the Season of Creation 2025. The 30-minute prayer service has many possible uses, including: Personal prayer and reflection Viewing by an adult study group, followed by discussion Sunday morning worship, when combined with a homily and communion from a congregation’s pastor Feel free to […]
Divestment from Fossil Fuels
“Divestment” can mean a lot of things, but in general, the divestment movement is about stopping the flow of money into fossil fuels. Even when we don’t mean to, banks and investors can put our money into funding new fossil fuel projects that damage Creation and our future. Banking If you bank with the worst […]
Continuing Education and Online Learning Opportunities in Eco-Theology and Environmental Justice
There are a growing number of learning opportunities from seminaries and other trusted institutions (many are online and free). We would like to ensure that everyone who has the chance (and challenge) to speak from the pulpit is equipped to consistently share the Good News of opportunity to love our neighbors through the just use […]
Earth Examen (Youth & Adult versions)
The Earth Examen practice does not require any special place or expertise. This is just a method for truly taking in where you are and being grateful for it! Use either of these templates to personally contemplate the space around you or use it next time you gather for youth group, Bible study, church council […]
Finding Ways to Work Alongside Grief and Anguish
How do we handle the grief we experience when we witness the warming of our global climate, the destruction of species, and the impact on our quality of life? Young people are incredibly vulnerable to climate anxiety as they evaluate their future in a changing world. We offer the following resources: TO EXPLORE: WeAdapt […]
Tools for Talking and Listening
Being church together doesn’t have to mean we have one mind. Listening to the Holy Spirit within each of our stories can help us move beyond disagreement and confusion. There is no one way to help us along this journey, but there are many resources to help us find common ground. Below are some suggestions […]
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 […]
Transportation: “On the Way” Bible Study
•Opening Prayer: Gracious God, we have gathered here from many places. Thank you for safe travels. Bless this time together. Amen. •Introductory discussion: Much of Jesus’ ministry took place on the way from one place to another. Thus, transportation is an important aspect of the Gospel stories. What might inhibit us from thinking about transportation as an opportunity for […]
Know trash? No trash! Try this youth program!
Put on a youth program about Trash! How well do you know your trash? How can your youth group become more eco-friendly on the congregational level? Lutherans Restoring Creation and Lutheran Community Foundation (now Thrivent Charitable Impact) worked together to provide an exhibit about Trash at the National Youth Gathering. Would you like to host a […]
Litany for our Personal Covenant with Creation
L: For the marvelous grace of your Creation, we pour out our thanks to You, our God. C: We praise you, O Lord for plants growing in earth and water, for life inhabiting lakes and seas, for life creeping in soils and land, for creatures living in wetlands and waters, for life flying above earth […]