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Webinar: From Climate Reports to Moral Imperatives
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM Recently, a couple of major climate reports have been released that highlight the impact of climate change on our world and the urgent need to act. To help faith communities understand the insights…
Read MoreRabbi offers Hanukkah wisdom for Climate Change
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…
Read MoreSTRAWS MOVIE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT SINGLE-USE PLASTICS TO SHOW IN ASHEVILLE
STRAWS DOCUMENTARY ABOUT SINGLE-USE PLASTICS TO SHOW IN ASHEVILLE 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Ave RSVP Here ASHEVILLE, NC – With colorful straw history animation narrated by Oscar winner Tim Robbins, STRAWS…
Read MoreFaith in (climate) crisis: Why Asheville should vote yes on renewable energy/ OPINION
CCA Director, Scott Hardin-Nieri, offered a Guest Editorial with the Citizen-Times on the eve of the City Council Vote on the 100% Renewable Energy Resolution. “And just as I know it is necessary for faith communities to take bold, lasting…
Read MoreCreation Care Alliance Pre-Gathering Celebration!
Collaborators, Supporters, Volunteers, and Friends join us for the Creation Care Alliance Pre-Gathering Celebration! Wednesday, October 24, 5:00-6pm Just before the Mountaintrue Fall Gathering New Belgium Brewery (outside at the Liquid Center) 21 Craven Street Wednesday, October 24, people will come together…
Read MoreClergy Retreat – Resilient Hearts and Communities Reconnect and Restore in the Mountains
Clergy Creation Care Retreat: Inspiring Your Congregation to Care For God’s Creation Sign up Here Thursday, January 17, 2019, 8:30 AM- 5:30 PM Christmount Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC. (Discounted evening lodging on Wednesday and Thursday nights) Designed with clergy in mind, this…
Read MoreMission Earth in the News “Teaching youth the value of God’s creation”
The Creation Care Alliance and Asheville Youth Mission collaborative project Mission: Earth was highlighted in the Hendersonville Blueridge Now Paper. By Amy B. McCraw http://www.blueridgenow.com/news/20181005/teaching-youth-value-of-gods-creation “In many faith traditions the love of God/Divine and the love of our neighbors are core…
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Fast and Prayer for Climate Nov. 12-21
Posted on by Scott Hardin-Nieri
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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