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  • Subscribe to "Living Earth," ELCA Lenten Reflection E-mail Series
    This 40-day ELCA Lenten reflection series will offer a holistic approach to how we live as earthly companions, combining God’s caring relationship with creation to our journey in the physical universe. Subscribe today!
    (01.17.08)
     
  • National Council of Churches
    Eco-Justice Programs Announce 2008 Earth Day Resource
    As people of faith, addressing climate change is justice issue. Water scarcity, drought, crop failure, increased disease, and flooding are just a few of the impacts those living in poverty around the world are and will feel from global climate change. This Earth Day, the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs are marking Earth Day Sunday (the Sunday closest to Earth Day) by recognizing the interconnectedness of poverty and climate change and offering a resource for worship, adult study, and youth activities. Copies will be available February 1, 2008. To obtain a copy visit www.nccecojustice.org . To pre-order a copy contact the Eco-Justice Program office at info@nccecojustice.org or 202-481-6943.
     (01.07.08)
     
  • Presiding Bishop Talks about Environment at Churchwide Assembly
     

    • During his report to the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly on Aug. 8, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson spoke about a Farm Bill "that bridges the needs of U.S. Farmers, as well as farmers in other countries, the needs of rural communities as well as those that are hungry, and the stewardship of creation."
      Listen (MP3 - 1.1 Mb)

    • During his report to the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly on Aug. 8, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson urged, "We need to speak the truth about what our consumptive living is doing to an environment that is now on the verge of ecocide - self-destruction."
      Listen (MP3 - 1.4 Mb)
      (08.09.07)
       

  • Water Fact Sheet
    Water is life. Our bodies are largely made of water, as is much of the food we eat. Without water, we could not exist. Water is also a critical part of our spiritual life as Christians—it welcomes us into our life as Christians through baptism, and it forms a powerful metaphoric thread throughout the scriptures, symbolizing life, faith and the love of God.
    (07.31.07)
     

  • When Traveling This Summer, Bring Your Own (Reusable) Bottle!
     If you're planning on traveling this summer, whether it's to the "Sowing Seeds" conference, Global Mission Event, Churchwide Assembly, or on a family vacation, plan to bring a reusable bottle and refill it.     Using a reusable plastic water bottle instead of buying bottled water will save you money and help protect God’s creation. Learn how!
    (06.05.07)
     
  • ELCA Presiding Bishop Calls for Action and Advocacy on Global Warming
    In a written message for Earth Day, April 22, the Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), discussed the effects of global warming on people living in poverty and urged Lutherans to respond with advocacy and action.
    Read the letter
    Read the ELCA News story
    Download a bulletin insert
     
  • "Awakening to God's Call to Earthkeeping" study guide (pdf)
    This 50-page resource (pdf) includes both a Leader Guide and participant materials for use in faith-based small group context: adult or older youth Sunday school, Christian Education classes, women’s circles, men’s groups, congregational “Green Team,” or in a retreat setting. Members of any Christian denomination would be able to use it, with only slight modification (if desired) to incorporate materials from their own faith tradition.
     
  • Earth Day Sunday Resource on Food and Farming Available
    Every time you sit down for a meal, you're supporting a food system that has reverberating effects on God's creation. How the land is farmed impacts the air, water, soil, animals, and people, and is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of God's creation. Learn more about food, farming, and God's creation in a new Earth Day resource kit which includes sermon resources, a bulletin insert, and Sunday school and adult education activities. Earth Day is April 22, 2007 - download the National Council of Churches resource (pdf) for use on your congregation's designated Earth Day Sunday.
    MARCH 14, 2007
    ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
     
  • Eco-Palms
    More than 300 million palm fronds are harvested each year for U.S. consumption alone - most of them for Palm Sunday. As you begin to plan your Lenten plans, consider the Lutheran World Relief program to help ensure the palm harvesters are earning a fair income for their labor, and the palms are being harvested in an environmentally sustainable way by visiting www.lwr.org/palms.
    FEBRUARY 20, 2007
    CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
     
  • ELCA college presidents sign 'Presidents Climate Commitment'
    Three Lutheran college presidents signed the "American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment," a pledge to take a leadership role in addressing global warming. Two presidents who signed as members of the commitment's "Leadership Circle" are Dr. Richard L. Torgerson of Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, and Dr. Loren J. Anderson, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash.
    ELCA NEWS
    FEBRUARY 20, 2007
     
  • Global Warming Resources
     ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
     
  • Caring for Creation Now!
    Discussion Guide for Congregational Use
    ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
     
  • ELCA Environmental Audit Guide for congregations, schools, and other groups
    ELCA WASHINGTON OFFICE
     
  • Mercury Rising: Is this Hidden Element Harming You?
    MAY 2004
    ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
    CAFE, WOMEN OF THE ELCA