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The holiday season, unfortunately, is often one ridden with waste. Dumpsters quickly fill, and we know it’s a problem. The waste we see and create is not in the spirit of our gatherings meant to sow love and hope. Still,…
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This reflection was written by CCA Director Sarah Ogletree on Oct. 24th for the national Presbyterians for Earth Day newsletter. In my work, I often speak to congregations about the importance of creation care. The beginning of the talk…
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Today marks the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. The feast commemorates the life of St. Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment. Many congregations in…
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Christmount Assembly in Black Mountain, NC has been integrating educational murals onto the bathhouse at the camp in preparation for their Fern Way Farm Camp summer programs! Different sides feature local flora and fauna for campers to learn about as…
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Easter’s fertile promise Composting as parable of faith formation I’ve never had a green thumb. My wife tends indoor plants and outside flowers. I’ve never had the urge to garden, though I wish I had. But I’ve enjoyed making dirt…
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Category: Educational Resources, Latest News, Prayers & Meditation Practices, Reflections
Tags: christianity, climate change, composting, dirt, Easter, garden, inspiration, soil, spiritual formation
As we witness and experience impacts on our health, livelihoods, and communities, we are increasingly looking for guidance on solutions from leaders in our daily lives — health, faith, and community. Blessed Tomorrow’s work aims to support major faith institutions and faith leaders with…
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Category: Congregational Stories, Educational Resources, Latest News, Prayers & Meditation Practices, Presentations & Webinars
Tags: 100% renewable, clean energy, climate activism, climate change, Creation Care, Energy Efficiency, faith, food security, inspiration, meditation, racism, science, social justice, Solar, spirit, Spirituality
CARES ACT PROVISIONS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM for CONGREGATIONS. Photo by Sheila Mraz at Earth Day Vigil 2018 Your denomination will know more about this opportunity but we wanted to offer this potential resource in the midst of the ongoing financial…
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Category: CCA in the News, Educational Resources, Latest News, Sermons & Worship Resources
Tags: Church, congregations, coronavirus, covid19, faith communities, inspiration, small business loans, Stewardship, synagogue
This month we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! We recognize that we are in the midst of collective trauma and chaos. However, if you are able and interested in joining us as we focus on individual ecological…
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Category: Latest News
Tags: clean energy, climate activism, climate change, Creation Care, Ecochallenge, faith, Food, forests, inspiration, love, love in action, love your neighbor, social justice, spirit, Spirituality, water