In our work, we often “try not to shame” people to change their ways and encourage just infrastructure change. We strive to offer a joyful opportunity to be in better relationship with Creation and gifts from God. That is easier said than done. We invited some pastors, students, and professors to share their perspectives andRead More →
FACT: The Earth is Good! Get the Good News (watch below) in less than 2 minutes and share with someone who needs to be reminded: Do you have more Good News to share from your congregation? Let your light shine > https://bit.ly/LRCActionPlan Then dive deeper: Lutherans Restoring Creation Board Member, Baird Linke: discusses the criticalRead More →
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 councilRead More →
Written for younger generations of ecoactivists, Paul Santmire’s latest book, EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers provides solace in a world in crisis. This is a “why bother” book, rather than a “how-to” or scholarly academic tome. Some notes from Paul… Why did you write this book? “Younger generations of American church members areRead More →
As institutions and individuals we have a hard time understanding and being in control of how our money is used as consumers and investors. On March 22, 2022 we heard from few fellow Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation as to resources they have found helpful, networks they are a part of, and potential techniques weRead More →
What tools can churches and individual members bring to the table to achieve 50% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030? See Chat Log HERE Also see materials and ideas shared during the August 17th Connections Call (click here). Thanks to our speakers: Jim Martin-Schramm — Jim’s Slide Deck Jonathan Barker Lisa Brenskelle NEXT STEPS:Read More →
Katrina Martich is the volunteer Lectionary Commentary manager and active in our cohort of leaders. Follow her blog (click here). “The site and my blog are part of my work to inform, equip, and inspire people to live in ways that honor the diversity of life on planet Earth. This work results from a lifetimeRead More →
The general call to to action is simply: “Stay Home”. However, many can’t heed that call, even if they wanted to. When we are asked to care for our neighbors by stepping back, what are other ways we can lean in to understanding each other and practice moving forward in action? The following is aRead More →
Lutherans Restoring Creation encourages you to try one new practice every day that may prevent further desecration of God’s good Creation or harm to those in the wake of unjustly utilized natural resources. Rather than giving things up – you will be taking on new habits that help us all! 2023 Carbon Fast Lent CalendarRead More →
During the season of Lent (or any other time of introspection), share these resources with your Bible Study group, Worship committee, Youth Group, Church Council or just for your own personal Lenten journey: Print out +/or share day-to-day tools using any of these calendars or check lists: Check out the Carbon Fast Calendar for 2023Read More →