This October, Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) offers enriching opportunities to intertwine faith with environmental stewardship in their October newsletter. From the upcoming Ecumenical Training to their newly announced Young Adult Vocational Fellowship, they’re empowering voices and actions that care for our planet. Dive into our resource hub, attend upcoming events, and let your faith-filled actions resonate. Read more to join them in these vital steps for Earth's care.
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The ELCA, in partnership with other faith communities, launched "One Home One Future," a campaign inviting congregations to champion creation care and climate action. With resources from ecoAmerica's Blessed Tomorrow program, it aims to unite and inspire congregations in their environmental stewardship efforts. Read the original post from ELCA Advocacy at ELCA.org.
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Join 'One Home One Future,' a 7-year multi-faith campaign championed by ecoAmerica's Blessed Tomorrow Program and 30+ faith organizations. Engage in collective climate action, harness vital resources, and be a beacon of hope and justice in the climate change conversation. Sign up today!
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Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the ELCA joins 30 other US denominations in launching the "One Home One Future" campaign, urging congregations to champion environmental stewardship. Read more from Blessed Tomorrow about how faith and care for our shared Earth intertwine in this historic multi-faith movement. Visit the One Home One Future site here.
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Amidst the alarming findings of the IPCC report, our faith reminds us of our duty as caretakers of the Earth. Discover the intersection of faith and environmental responsibility, and learn how each of us can play a role in safeguarding our planet.
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In their latest newsletter, join Blessed Tomorrow in championing climate awareness this autumn. From student awards to mental health insights and faith-based actions, discover ways to care for our planet and ourselves.
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Amidst growing climate concerns, the Season of Creation emerges as a pivotal period for Christians globally. From international conventions like the United Nations General Assembly to local marches advocating for a sustainable environment, the call for proactive change is louder than ever. Dive into the significance of this season and our collective role in shaping a sustainable future.
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Join Blessed Tomorrow in the One Home One Future campaign, engage in Climate Ambassador Training, and explore various events and initiatives aimed at caring for creation and climate justice in their September 2023 newsletter.
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Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom for their final film, Kiss the Ground, on Thursdays, August 17 & 24 at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive the Zoom link.
To significantly mitigate the climate crisis, there are a lot of problems humans need to solve — and as this documentary suggests, one of the biggest problems is right under your feet: the soil. Narrated by Woody Harrelson, the star-studded film explains why transitioning to regenerative agriculture could be key in rehabilitating the planet, while simultaneously invigorating a new sense of hope and inspiration in viewers.
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Churches in Germany held an ecumenical requiem for the rapidly disappearing Northern Schneeferner glacier to draw attention to the catastrophic impacts of climate change. The symbolic ceremony on Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, not only mourned the loss of the glacier but also urged collective action to combat climate change. Explore this post from Lutheran World Federation to delve deeper into this unique blend of spirituality and environmental awareness.
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Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays through August 24 at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
Next up, American Resilience Project’s new film series and associated outreach campaigns tackles the challenge of how the utility, auto, tech, and defense industries can help modernize the aging power grid to make it more secure and responsive to the needs of its users while enhancing environmental performance.
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Dive into Blessed Tomorrow's summer news, featuring a new multi-faith campaign 'One Home One Future,' insights from the regenerative model of Zumwalt Acres, and the latest from 'Let's Talk Climate.' Discover the inspiring stories of newly elected leaders in the Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ, and learn more about Blessed Tomorrow's Ambassador Program. Explore faith, community, and environmental action in their latest update.
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Explore the latest Summer Good Green News from Lutherans Restoring Creation. Discover opportunities for young adults at the Climate Summit and learn about the importance of a peaceful heart for environmental stewardship. Mark your calendars for crucial events and webinars tackling climate change, environmental racism, and green energy. Let's unite in action for the preservation of God's Good Creation. Dive into the full post for more details.
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Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Through August 24, 2023, Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
View the trailer for the Ants & the Grasshopper, which will be discussed on July 20 and 27, 2023.
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Join Spirited Book Club online on August 10 & 24 at 2pm PDT/MST, 3pm MDT, as we delve into Larry L. Rasmussen's new book, The Planet You Inherit: Letters to My Grandchildren When Uncertainty’s a Sure Thing.
Explore the nexus of climate change, global citizenship, democracy, and legacy with a renowned environmental ethicist. Let's discuss what our legacy for future generations will be in this era of climate instability and global upheavals. Open to all - bring a friend, share your insights, and create a shared legacy. Register now and become part of the conversation.
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The ELCA is calling all young adults passionate about addressing the climate crisis to apply for the Fall Climate Summit happening in Chicago, Illinois from October 20-22, 2023. Read more and apply at elca.org.
Whether you're a seasoned climate advocate or just starting on your advocacy journey, this event promises to be a unique opportunity to gain new skills, deepen understanding of climate justice issues, and create an action plan for making a real difference in your community. The application deadline is July 19, 2023.
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Join facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays, June 8 – August 24 (excluding July 6 & 13) at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
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Creation Care Ambassadors (Ambassadors), trained through a certification program of Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) with ELCA collaborator Blessed Tomorrow, empower themselves to make a difference with tools, resources and networking to act and advocate for climate solutions. Reach out to an Ambassador to help support local congregational and synod creation care activities using the 🗺️ LRC locator map, and consider taking the free training.
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Develop moral, spiritual, and practical power to be an effective advocate for climate justice! The Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith is the flagship program of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary’s Center for Climate Justice and Faith. Applications for the 2023-24 Cohort are due June 15, 2023. Learn more here: Learn more and get a link to the application on their website, or view this PDF flyer.
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In observance of Earth Day 2023, Bishop Eaton lifts up the ELCA’s new social message, “Earth’s Climate Crisis,” underscoring that this is a “moment of Kairos, a critical moment in time when God is calling for decisive action in history.”
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