Christian Communities Support Standing Rock Sioux Protection of Land and Water from Dakota Access Pipeline

Christian communities are supporting the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's actions to protect God's creation, as well as spiritually and culturally significant places, from the Dakota Access Pipeline. Here is a roundup of Christian community solidarity actions. This blog will be updated as more information comes in, and if you have tips for us, email us at info@creationjustice.org

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This entire movement has been rooted in prayer.
We have collected liturgical resources and prayers from the United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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Read holiday greetings from the Creation Justice community to Standing Rock Water Protectors.

*Donate to Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota: Mail check with "Standing Rock" in the "for" line to 3600 25th St. South, Fargo, ND 58104
* Donate to Presbytery of the Northern Plains (Be sure to select "Standing Rock" on the online donation form.)
* Donate to United Church of Christ Standing Rock campaign
* Donate to United Methodist Church Dakotas Conference: Donations to the Dakotas Conference will be channeled to supplies and hands-on support needed at the peace camp on Standing Rock. Funds can be sent to Dakotas Conference, PO Box 460, Mitchell, SD 57301. Be sure to write "Standing Rock" in the memo.
* Participate in a Mennonite faith-based delegation to Standing Rock​ – if you’re interested, fill out this contact form​ | Mennonite Central Committee
Action Guide: Support the Standing Rock Sioux #NoDAPL | Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness

Christian Statements

American Baptist Home Mission Societies
Baltimore Yearly Meeting
Dallas Friends Meeting
Disciples Justice Action Network (DJAN)
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Friends Committee on National Legislation
General Board of Church and Society, United Methodist Church
United Methodist Dakotas-Minnesota Conference Bishop Bruce R. Ough
United Methodist Western Jurisdiction Officers
Interfaith Statement of Support for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Mennonite Central Committee
Miami Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Orthodox-Catholic Church of America
Pax Christi USA
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Presbyterian Church (USA) FAQ Page on #NoDAPL
Quaker Earthcare Witness
United Church of Christ
World Student Christian Federation (North American Region)
York (PA) Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Young Evangelicals for Climate Action
Young Evangelicals for Climate Action Letter to POTUS

Christian Community News Clips

Religious Leaders Stand in Solidarity With Protesters at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation | PBS - Religion and Ethics Newsweekly (12.9.16)
Updated: Standing Rock Ministry Stands Resolutely with Sioux Nations's Cause | Episcopal News Service (11.28.16)
Tear Gas and Water Cannons Used on Hundredso of Activists at Standing Rock: Witnesses Report 200 Injuries in Sub-Freezing Temperatures  | Presbyterian Misionary Agency (11.18.16)
The Church and the Dakota Pipeline Protests: Standing Rock is a New Turn in Christian Ties with Native Americans |The Economist (11.27.16)
At Standing Rock and Beyond: What is to be Done? | New York Times  (11.25.16)
From Blacksmiths to Lawyers, Professional Servies are in Demand at Standing Rock: Presbyterian Delegation Gets Overview of Camp Operations | Presbyterian Misionary Agency (11.25.16)
Water Protectors at Standing Rock Prepare for Brutal Winter | Presbyterian Misionary Agency (11.18.16)
Standing With Standing Rock: Water Protecters and the New Selma  | National Council of the Churches of the Christ in the USA (11.17.16)
Standing with Standing Rock by Listening First, Acting Second | United Church of Christ (11.17.16)
Local Clergy Joined in Vigil at North Dakota Pipeline Site | South Bend Tribune (11.16.16)
500 Religious Leaders Joined Native Americans in Protest and Prayer at Standing Rock | UpWorthy (11.8.16)
Eco-justice at Stake for Standing Rock People in USA | World Council of Churches (11.7.16)
Two PC (USA) Protestors Arrested at North Dakota Capitol​ | Presbyterian Mission Agency (11.7.16)
Presbyterian Center holds prayer vigil in solidarity with Standing Rock protests​ | Presbyterian Mission Agency (11.7.16)
Two PC(USA) protestors arrested at North Dakota capitol | Presbyterian Mission Agency (11.7.16)
Clergy Action in Solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux: A Report from Members of Hudson River Presbytery on November 3, 2017  | Hudson River Presbytery 11.4.16
We Are Our Own Medicine: Report From AFSC Delegation to Standing Rock | American Friends Service Committee (11.4.16)
Commentary: Follow Me | United Church of Christ (11.4.16)
PC(USA) Faith Leaders Join Standing Rock Solidarity Gathering | Presbyterian Mission Agency (11.4.16)
Clergy From Across U.S. to Stand in Solidarity with Indigenous ‘Water Protectors’ at Standing Rock | Baptist News Global (11.3.16)
Arrests made following rally of protesters, clergy at Capitol | The Bismarck Tribune (11.3.16)
Video: Presiding Bishop Calls for Prayer for Standing Rock Sioux Nation | Episcopal News Service (11.3.16)
Call is Issued for Episcopalians to Stand with Standing Rock on November 3  | Episcopal News Serve (11.3.16)
Clergy Gather to Add Solidarity to Standing Rock Water Protectors | ​Presbyterian Mission Agency (11.2.16)
Franciscans Join with 400 Faith Leaders at Standing Rock | Franciscan Action Network (11.2.16)
Mercy Joins Standing Rock to Protect Our Earth | Sisters of Mercy (11.2.16)
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Bruce Curry Calls on Episcopalians to Pray for Standing Rock | Episcopal News Service (11.2.16)
United Church Funds Hosts Standing Rock Tribal Chair as Investors Look to Offer Support​ | United Church of Christ News (10.31.16)
An Orthodox Christian Response to Standing Rock | kaleeg.com (10.31.16)
Standing in Solidarity with Standing Rock | Presbyterian News Service (10.30.16)
Wyomingites Make Trip to Support North Dakota Protests | Wyoming Tribune (10.29.16)
Episcopal Church Called to a 'Powerful Opportunity to Exercise Our Shared Baptismal Ministry" | The Episcopal Church (10.28.16)
Episcopal Church Executive Committee Stands with Standing Rock | The Episcopal Church (10.22.16)
Churches Uniting in Christ issue statement re: Standing Rock Sioux | Disciples News Service (10.21.16)
Churches Uniting in Christ Stand with the Standing Rock Sioux | CUIC (10.21.16)
UCC Clergy Support Standing Rock Locally, and in Montana | United Church News Service (10.11.16)
Native American Groups Call Presbyterians to Prayer for the Standing Rock Sioux | Presbyterian News Service (10.4.16)
My Visit to the Camp of Sacred Stones at Standing Rock Reservation | Rev. Paul Henschen, Presbyterians for Earth Care blog (10.3.16)
Oil Transport in Valley a Reason to Repent | Rev. Donna Scharper in the Poughkeepsie Journal (9.29.16)
"Standing Rock" and "The Golden Rule": A Reflection on Sunday's Gospel Reading | Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, blog of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (9.28.16)
Image Gallery: Bishop Visits Standing Rock Sioux Reservation | Episcopal News Service (9.26.16)
#NativeLivesMatter: Protecting the Water at Standing Rock | United Church of Christ (9.15.16)
The Fire at Standing Rock: Three Lessons for Continued Struggle | Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, The New Sacred United Church of Christ blog (9.22.16)
United Methodists stand with Standing Rock| Doreen Gosmire, director of communications, Dakotas Conference UMC (9.12.16)
Despite Judge's Ruling Against Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Federal Agencies Halt Pipeline Construction | Episcopal News Service (9.9.16)
Government Steps in, Temporarily Halts Construction on Pipeline | United Church of Christ News (9.9.16)
Presbytery of the Northern Plains Sends Support to North Dakota | Presbyterian News Service (9.8.16)
Faith Leaders Converge at Standing Rock against Dakota Access Pipeline | United Church of Christ News (9.7.16)
Bound in Love: Lessons from Standing Rock | Sojourners (9.6.16)
Lummi Totem Poll Ceremony in Sandpoint, Idaho, On to Standing Rock | Presbyterian News Service (9.2.16)
United Methodists, Native Americans Oppose Pipeline | United Methodist News Service (9.1.16)
Presbyterians Join Lummi Nation to Fight Fossil Fuel Projects in the Northwest | Presbyterian News Service (8.30.16)
Opinion: Standing with American Indians to Protect Our World From Destruction | Rev. Jared C. Cramer, Grand Haven Tribune (8.29.16)
Standing with the Standing Rock Sioux | Avery Davis, Sojourners (8.26.16)
Episcopalians Invited to Support Anti-Pipeline Protestors | Episcopal News Service (8.26.16)
Efforts to Stop Dakota Access Pipeline Move to DC District Court | United Church of Christ (8.25.16)

Some Social Media Highlights

Some Pictures from United Church of Christ

The situation at Standing Rock is constantly changing. At any given time, check with the websites and Facebook pages of the different camps to determine whether you’re able to provide the specific kinds of support most needed:
http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org
https://www.facebook.com/RedWarriorCamp
http://sacredstonecamp.org
https://www.facebook.com/standingrocksolidaritytraining
http://www.standingrocksolidaritynetwork.org