Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina
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Words of Love: Testimonials from CCA Supporters & Covenant Partners
“The Creation Care Alliance has been a steady presence and inspiration for me since its founding in this region of WNC. For almost 15 years, I’ve been writing books and essays about how faith communities can integrate creation care into…
Read MoreTake Action: Ask Buncombe County to Pass a Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags
By passing a common sense law to reduce plastic pollution in Buncombe County, we can help protect God’s human and non-human creation. Email Buncombe County Commissioners and ask them to pass a Plastic Pollution Ordinance that would: Plastic pollution is…
Read MoreTake Action: Ask the Town of Black Mountain To Support A Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
We need you to take action to help pass a common-sense law to reduce plastic pollution in Buncombe County. The first step is getting the Town of Black Mountain to pass a resolution of support.
Read MoreTake Action: Support A Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags in Buncombe County
Plastic pollution is a global problem, and we must act locally to do our part. That’s why the Creation Care Alliance is advocating in Buncombe County for a ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam at grocery and retail store…
Read MoreTrinity UMC Increases LED Lighting, Funded by CCA Grant
In 2018-2019, CCA received funding from the Asheville Merchants Fund (an affiliate of the Community Foundation of WNC) and support from Duke Energy and Lime Energy to replace incandescent light bulbs in churches with energy-saving LED bulbs. Fifteen congregations received…
Read MoreCCA Covenant Partner Congregation wins Sacred Grounds Award
A word from Interim CCA Coordinator Jane Laping: Congratulations to CCA Covenant Partner Congregation, Grace Episcopal Church In The Mountains in Waynesville. Interfaith Power and Light honored their garden with a Sacred Grounds Award. When you learn about all that…
Read MoreSpring Eco-Grief Circle
Join us for an eco-grief circle this March. This seven-week online experience will be offered in sessions that last about 1 hour and fifteen minutes. Together we will explore grief and sorrow, anxiety and fear, guilt and shame, anger, and…
Read MoreLast week to register for the Winter Retreat & Symposium!
This week marks the last week to register for our February 6th and 7th winter retreat and symposium. We hope you’ll join us then! Led by faith leaders, activists, counselors, nonprofit professionals, scientists, and artists, this event will provide meaningful learning and…
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