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Fossil Free Presbyterians reflect on Clergy Retreat
Farmers, faith leaders and scientists came together at the Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina‘s clergy retreat in January. They explored how the damage the Dust Bowl caused a climate scientist’s family farm affected his outlook, the connection between climate…
Read MoreSpirit and World Climate- Climate Interactive Role Playing
Build hope and possibility for a sustainable climate: Join Creation Care Alliance and Mountaintrue at First Congregational Church to play a climate solutions game! This will be a great opportunity for you, your green team/creation care team, and congregational leadership…
Read MoreCCA listens and shares creation care ideas with Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians and Givens Estates
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…
Read MoreA Time to Wait and a Time to Act: COP24 and the Season of Advent
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…
Read MoreWebinar: 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 MoreBefore the Flood Film in Morganton
Before the Flood Documentary Viewing Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio November 11, 2:30pm Morganton Public Library 204 S King St, Morganton, NC 28655 Free Admission Hosted by Grace Episcopal Church and Burke County Public Library
Read MoreKatharine Hayhoe Discusses Faith and Climate Science at First Baptist Church in Asheville
On April 5, 300 people gathered at First Baptist Church in downtown Asheville for a presentation by climate scientist and evangelical Christian Katharine Hayhoe. Katharine was uniquely able to make the clear connection between science and faith on the subject…
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Pause that Disrupts- Letter to the Editor
Posted on by Karim Olaechea
This Letter to the Editor appeared in the Asheville Citizen-Time on Saturday, September 13, 2019. Many thanks to the collective wisdom of Eliza Stokes, Maureen Linneman, Karim Olaechea, and Mary and Kevin Bates. A Pause that Disrupts On Friday, September…
Read MoreCategory: CCA in the News, Prayers & Meditation Practices, Public Comments & Testimony Tags: climate change, compassion, contemplation, ecology, gratitude, inspiration, peace, Sabbath, science, scientific consensus, Season of Creation, social justice, spirit, us climate strike