Creation Care Corner

From the Church in Society Committee


A call to celebrate Earth Day: let Earth Day be the launching pad for sustained commitment such as starting a green team, asking your council to commit to a Covenant for Creation , or plug into an advocacy program, Here are 5 ideas for activities your church can do near Earth Day to lay the foundations for further action:

  1. Focus Your Worship
    Use resources from lutheranrestoringcreation.org. Share the recorded service with sermon by Bishop Eaton on April 25. Plant a tree.

  2. Watch an Inspiring Documentary
    Learn about regenerative agriculture and how it can be the answer to STABILIZE EARTH’S CLIMATE, RESTORE LOST ECOSYSTEMS, AND CREATE ABUNDANT FOOD SUPPLIES. Watch the film “Kiss the Ground”, narrated by Woody Harrelson. Sign up here to register and get the link for free viewing between April 10-26. The link also provides follow up suggestions for congregations and an invitation to an optional webinar. https://interfaithpowerandlight.salsalabs.org/trpfilm2021kisstheground/index.html

  3. Launch a Book Group
    One suggestion is Cathedral on Fire! A Church Handbook for the Climate Crisis, Each chapter includes discussion question along with suggested actions that have been tested and proven.

  4. Schedule an Event
    Host our ELCA Creation Care Ambassador, Kathie Westman, (kcwestman@aol.com) for a virtual or in person presentation with your church / and others.

  5. Make a Call for Action
    Call upon Congress to enact legislation which would bring about environmental justice. Perhaps you would ask your legislator to enact the Environmental Justice for All Act or write as a citizen and person of faith to your Reps in Harrisburg asking for protection of the environment and citizens’ health.

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