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The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day is an occasion that warrants reflection and deserves celebration. Above all, it honors and inspires community: both the community of people, past and present, that have cared for our earth and the community of…
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Earth Day Vigil Register Here. Although we are unable to gather in person this year, we are excited to host a virtual Earth Day Vigil in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The vigil will be focused around the…
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What do Oaks, Violets, Native Bees and Robins have in common? They are native species in Western North Carolina and they are part of the CCA Neighborhood Natives Scavenger Hunt. While we are caring for our human neighbors by maintaining…
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April 22nd will be the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day CCA has gathered some resources to support your congregation in honoring, celebrating or teaching about creation care in this season. Several congregations will offer sermons, classes or teachings on the…
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A week ago today, my disheveled family gathered on the couch with coffee and breakfast tacos in hand. I did not have high expectations at all for online worship or prayer. We negotiated on what time and which congregation we…
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Get to Know Your (Other) Neighbors with the Asheville Tree Map, written by Rhys Burns Even in this time of social distancing, we are being encouraged to spend time outside as long as we are away from other people. Learning…
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Several faith communities are offering worship and prayer services online- click the links below to learn more. Let us know if you would like us to add your congregation to the list by filling out this form. Photo Credit to Land…
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The Creation Care Regional Retreat Feb. 7-8, 2020 offered powerful connections and resources. The group that gathered on Friday received care, conversation, good food, and intellectual nourishment. With the clergy, we explored ways of collectively offering hope and dancing with…
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