World Council of Churches: Decade of Climate of Justice
The World Council of Churches invites all to an Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action. Lutherans Restoring Creation encouraged our network to bring a Synod Resolution to your congregation’s annual meeting, to go to synod assemblies and synod councils, urging expanded ELCA participation in the WCC Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action. Our model resolution […]
View from the Pews
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) has strong social teachings that affirm the role of humans as stewards of creation. The 1993 “Caring for Creation” Social Statement set the biblical groundwork, and the the 2023 “Earth’s Climate Crisis Social Message” specifically called upon Lutherans and people of faith to “act decisively” on climate justice. However, […]
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 […]
Eight Ways Pastors can Give Care for Creation Leadership
The Role of ELCA Pastors in Care of the Earth Stewardship of the Earth: The people of God are called to the care and redemption of all that God has made. This includes the need to speak on behalf of this earth, its environment and natural resources and its inhabitants. This church expects that its […]