This year, the Central States Synod Lutherans Restoring Creation Mission Table encourages you to skip the fasting from chocolate or soda, and instead, give up one thing every day that contributes to unnecessary waste and pollution in our environment. Thanks … Read more...
Tag Archives: personal discipleship
Ways to Integrate Creation Care in your Lenten Practices
As we prepare for the season of Lent, share these resources with your Bible Study group, Worship committee , Church Council or just for your own personal Lenten journey:
- ELCA Young Adults challenge us all to have #NoPlasticsforLent – check
Gifts of restoration for YOU too!
On a recent Connections Call we asked folks to share some readings and resources that give them strength. Here are some links and downloads per their suggestions. Thanks to all the Green Shepherds on the call and bless your work!… Read more...
So We Can Restore Creation
While caring for the environment can feel overwhelming, it’s when we stand together, each doing our part, that we find hope, gain strength, and make a difference. Find a tool below to help celebrate God’s gifts to us!
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Reflections from The Bible to the Frontlines – Stony Point Retreat Center, August 2019
Lutherans Restoring Creation partnered with Presbyterians for Earth Care for their bi-annual conference at Stony Point Retreat Center in NY August 6-9, 2019 where over a hundred earth-keepers gathered. Below are some of the remarkable reflections during our time together … Read more...
Voices from the ELCA – Caring for Creation Today
God’s work. Our hands. from ecoAmerica on Vimeo.
ELCA churches across the country are working to serve our neighbors and to ensure that how we live does not harm others, including those yet to be born, vulnerable populations, and … Read more...
What does church have to do with it?
As many faith-based organizations are struggling with their place in relation to people’s daily lives, so does the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America look for ways the world can use what we offer. As part of an appeal for our … Read more...
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 … Read more...
The Green Pledge at Carthage College
“I pledge to preserve, conserve, and protect the world’s natural resources to the best of my ability. Specifically, I will follow the three R’s of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle in my local environment by doing as many of the following … Read more...
Sustainability in Action: Tips for Going Green from Texas Lutheran University
- Buy local produce, and services whenever possible.
- Set up a recycling station in your kitchen
- Invest in mason jars. (Although they are made for canning and preserving, they are great reusable containers for holding dry goods and spices.)
- Compost.
- Abstain
Guide to Green Degrees and Careers
With environmental issues gaining traction in the social consciousness, green careers are constantly growing in both popularity and availability. In turn, colleges and universities are offering more degrees which lead to green jobs. This guide was created to help prospective … Read more...
Checklist for Energy Savings Room by Room
Overall Home Energy Saving Measures
Efficiency
- Heat/ AC: Install high efficiency ENERGY STAR-rated furnace and air conditioner, at least at level of 94% efficiency. Place furnace where it can provide the greatest distribution of forced air flow throughout the
Devotional resources for use with the Bible and nature
The Green Bible (Harper Bibles, 2008). New Revised Standard Version that highlights in green print all passages related to nature throughout the Bible. Wonderful for personal devotion. Excellent introductory articles on Bible and Ecology by N.T. Wright, Barbara Brown … Read more...
Creation Care Congregation: Personal Discipleship Ideas
Discipleship at home and work: “Love your neighbor”
Personal Covenant with Creation: Plan a worship service in which members can identify the Earth-friendly practices they are willing to commit to at home and work. Use a brief ritual that … Read more...
Companion Sites
Lutherans Restoring Creation greatly appreciates the volunteers who keep the following resources updated. We are also blessed to have a ELCA Stewardship and Advocacy teams who manage a standing library of resources ranging from public policy how-to’s to every social … Read more...
Sacraments and Creation
The sacraments are occasions to reflect on human relationships with the rest of creation. Different Christian communities recognize different sacraments. We will reflect here on the two most common sacraments: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The presence of an element … Read more...
“A Shared Concern” (Poem) by Gerhard Fuerst
A Shared Concern
This is a collective obligation,
this is a collective effort
by humanity as a whole,
by all who really care
to preserve and to protect
this precious gift,
this global treasure,
this divine creation,
the vital source … Read more...
Celebrating Earth: The Waters of Baptism
Celebrating Earth: The Waters of Baptism
By Laura Heller, Minister of Word and Service and Creation Care Ministry Coordinator for the Delaware-Maryland Synod.
Tool Kit on Climate Change Connections
Take yourself, your class, or your congregation on a journey that explores the intersections between climate change and hunger. These toolkits are designed to be a program-in-a-box or customizable segments of information and activities for use in many congregational or … Read more...
National Preach-In on Climate Change: Creation Salvation
Creation Salvation (link to the recording), Vicar Josh Buzbee, All Peoples’ Church, Milwaukee WI, February 16, 2014 (or click here to download the mp3)