What Can We Do?
AFFIRM: Personally, with your church council, or entire synod, review our ELCA’s 1993 call to action and commit to engaging in steps to live into that calling. Ask your Church Council to consider how Creation Care can fit into the context of your church community. This Convenant is an easy way to do that, with background […]
Connections Call: How Church Soil Can Feed the Community
This call (video below) happened on May 18, 2021 Focus: How Church Soil Can Feed the Community We were excited to hear stories and ask questions from three very examples of congregation’s who have used their land to grow joy in their midst. Explore the resources we have compiled regarding Food-Faith-Farming (click here). Also keep […]
Intro Webinar for Congregations Making a Covenant with Creation
“Creation Care” is more than just “being green.” Integrating a lens of eco-justice is not only critical in order to be church in the world, it brings joy to your community. Please share this introduction video with those in your congregation who want to know how and why this ministry can be a life-giving asset, […]
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 […]
Johan Bergh: Luther as Environmentalist
Download, read, and share widely this brief reflection from active disciple, Dr. Johan Bergh. In his piece, published in the Trinity Review (2013), Bergh relates the framework of grace and neighbor love with how we are to understand the role of public action in our church. Read more recent reflections on his blog: www.greengracepostings.blogspot.com “God […]
Congregational Covenant and Organizing Kit: An Overview
A step-by-step kit to help your congregation organize for creation care — worship, education, buildings and grounds, advocacy, and personal discipleship — plus a downloadable PDF.
Eco-Resources for Your Synod Gatherings
Synod Assemblies are a way to meet you neighbors and collaborate for the good of Creation! How might you leverage it? Update for 2026: We are asking all synods to propose a resolution for the ELCA to join the World Council of Churches “Decade of Climate Justice.” This resolution goes beyond symbolic action and would […]
Southeastern Synod’s Green Task Force
What a wonderful story of regional advocacy! The Southeastern Synod decided to enlist a caring for creation “task force” at their 2013 Synod Assembly and since then a small band of powerful people across several states have gained momentum. After meeting as a small group several times to set goals and evaluate personal assets, the […]
29 Lutherans in PA were empowered with creation justice tools! (2013)
Many voices come together to make big reverberations! Twenty-nine Lutherans from across Pennsylvania and beyond gathered at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA, the last weekend in January, 2013 to become LRC trainers. They were empowered to return to their synods and congregations with the tools, connections and renewed faith to restore creation. The workshop […]
Are you interested in being a Green Shepherd for your Synod?
Visual Map: What is a Green Shepherd? Click here. Or… if you prefer words: What is a Synod-wide LRC Liaison? As a Synod-wide LRC Liaison, you are the point person for communication between Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC), Advocacy and Stewardship outreach from the Evangelical Church in America (ELCA), your local ELCA synod staff and any […]