Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina
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First United Methodist, Waynesville Launches a Creation Care Ministry!
First United Methodist Church of Waynesville is launching a Creation Care Ministry this month. Read this beautiful theological celebration Blog Post by Rev. Keith Turman. “FUMC Waynesville has always had a heart full of love for the humans around us,…
Read MoreRecommended Ecology Books for Children and Youth-Guest Blog from NCIPL
Celebrate National Book Month with these Stories & Resources In honor of National Book Month, we at NCIPL have compiled this list of books dealing with climate and environmental issues for children and young adults. Here you will find resources to educate the kids in…
Read More“…A Few Things Happened” Guest Blog from Rev. Selena Wright
We share this story with deep gratitude for the work of Climate Interactive and Rev. Selena Wright. A story of ongoing ripples of grace, healing, and justice from a colleague in ministry. Recently while at a clergy retreat, my friend…
Read MoreYouth are serving and learning at Mission Earth w/ Asheville Youth Mission and CCA on Oct. 20th
Our Fourth Annual Mission Earth Youth Service Learning event concerning faith and the environment is set for Sunday, October 20 from 12:30-5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street. Middle & high school youth groups are invited to join…
Read MoreWorld Day of Prayer for Creation
Today, September 1 is the World Day of Prayer for Creation. Here are some prayers and resources on the first day of this Season of Creation. Prayer for Creation and the Beatitudes by Baptist Rev. Katherine Smith Prayer with Food…
Read MoreLED Light Renewal Project
Through a generous grant from the Asheville Merchant Fund, the support of Duke Energy and Lime Energy, and congregational efforts and financing, the Creation Care Alliance has been able to support the work of 6 congregations while reducing energy bills,…
Read MoreCool Communities Book Study: Living the Low-Carbon Life
Cool Communities: Living the Low-Carbon Life SPACE LIMITED– RSVP Here Tuesdays, September 24th-October 15th, 2019 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC 28801 Join us as we translate our care for…
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Pause that Disrupts- Letter to the Editor
Posted on by Scott Hardin-Nieri
This Letter to the Editor appeared in the Asheville Citizen-Time on Saturday, September 13, 2019. Many thanks to the collective wisdom of Eliza Stokes, Maureen Linneman, Karim Olaechea, and Mary and Kevin Bates. A Pause that Disrupts On Friday, September…
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