Category: Prayers & Meditation Practices
We are grateful for the work and ministry of Central United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Circle of Mercy Congregation and Givens Estates. They will include creation care in their worship and educational experiences within the next two weeks. The…
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In November Creation Care Alliance Faith leaders helped support a 10-day public prayer and fast lead by Steve Norris. It was a heart centered reaction to the latest climate reports and deepened the spiritual roots of our collective action. Brook…
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My children will both go back to school today after three and a half days off for snow-related cancellations and delays. During this time there was sled run building, movie watching, hot chocolate, fort creating, reading, knitting and anticipation. You…
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Today will mark the 6th night of Hanukkah and as we face the predictions of darkened skies for an upcoming snowstorm in Western North Carolina our awareness of our need for Light at this time is deepened. Rabbi Arthur Waskow…
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Rev. Laura Collins offered prayers on Monday to support Dr. Steve Norris in his Thanksgiving fast for people and creation as we face climate change. He plans to fast for 10 days and will be present at Vance Monument from…
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Clergy Creation Care Retreat: Inspiring Your Congregation to Care For God’s Creation Sign up Here Thursday, January 17, 2019, 8:15 AM- 6:00 PM Christmount Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC. (Discounted evening lodging on Wednesday and Thursday nights) Designed with clergy in mind, this…
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Sunday, April 22, 5:30-7:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC 28801 The Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina invites you to join us for a vigil celebrating God’s creation and calling on people of faith…
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This reflection can be accompanied by subjects of the season such as flowers, feathers, etc. and by lighting a candle to symbolize Presence and Light. Eyes can be closed, feet grounded on the floor, grounded in the mission to be…
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Activists, faith leaders hold 10-day fast and prayer for climate change
Posted on by Scott Hardin-Nieri
In November Creation Care Alliance Faith leaders helped support a 10-day public prayer and fast lead by Steve Norris. It was a heart centered reaction to the latest climate reports and deepened the spiritual roots of our collective action. Brook…
Read MoreCategory: CCA in the News, Congregational Stories, Latest News, Prayers & Meditation Practices, Public Comments & Testimony Tags: 100% renewable, activism, clean energy, clergy, climate activism, climate change, Climate Fast, compassion, Creation Care, environment, faith, fasting, inspiration, justice, meditation, peace, prayer, public prayer, social justice, spirit, Spiritual fast, Spirituality