Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina
Category: Congregational Stories
CCA 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 MoreWhat’s So Bad About Plastics?
It may be August, but this piece written by CCA steering team member and covenant partner congregation congregant is too good not to share again. Written by Enrique Sanchez, this article outlines the dangers of plastic and how we can…
Read MoreSave the Date: 2022 Concert for Conservation
The Concert for Conservation was born out of a desire of our covenant partner congregation, FUMC Waynesville, to faithfully respond to the reality of the sixth great extinction by working to conserve threatened wildlife. We’re excited to partner with FUMC…
Read MoreWelcoming The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
On June 12th 2022, CCA Director Sarah Ogletree visited The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda to welcome them as our newest covenant partner. During her visit, she preached during their two services and also offered a discernment workshop…
Read MoreJoin us for our Earth Day Vigil
Please join us on Sunday April 24th from 4 – 5 pm at the First Baptist Church Asheville labyrinth and sacred garden as we gather for a time of prayer, music, lament, celebration, storytelling, and community. Speakers and performers will…
Read MoreCreation Care Alliance featured in the Guardian “US pastor using scripture to mobilize climate action”
We are excited to share the article written by Mélissa Godin in the Guardian on behalf of Earth Day 2021. “across the US, there is a growing movement of religious leaders who are trying to deploy faith as a vehicle…
Read MoreCreation Care Symposium Set for January 28-29
Sacred Lands, Sacred Bodies; Faithfully Caring for People and Place. Register here https://secure.everyaction.com/3EXokT2WB0iPPS2q_bLKGQ2 Thursday, January 28 – Friday, January 29 Morning and afternoon ZOOM sessions will be offered each day with times and details to be announced soon Download…
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Join us for the 2023 Winter Retreat and Symposium!
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After a break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our winter retreat and symposium are back! We’re so excited to gather this winter and hope you will join us. This time is designed with creation care professionals, volunteers, lay leaders, and…
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