Books by people in the Creation Justice community

This collection of essays from prominent theologians and religious practitioners examines environmental issues from a Christian perspective. The authors respond to the National Council of Churches 2004 ecumenical statement on the environment and provide ethical and moral reflections on eco-justice and what it means to be a Christian and care for God's Earth. Available for purchase on Amazon.

The collection of prayers and essays sheds light on the fresh attitudes and opinions on eco-justice among young people of Christian faith in the United States and Canada. Readers can expect to be inspired by new perspectives on how to face eco-justice challenges with hope in a better future. Authors of this book are all part of the World Student Christian Federation. Available for purchase on Amazon.

Natural Saints shares the stories and strategies of contemporary church leaders, parishioners, and religious environmentalists working to define a new environmental movement, where justice as a priority for the church means a clean and safe environment for all. McDuff highlights eight key ministries: protecting human dignity, feeding the hungry, creating sacred spaces, responding to natural disasters, promoting justice, making a pilgrimage, educating youth, and bearing witness. On Amazon.

This easy-to-follow book consists of seven chapters on topics related to global climate change: “Water,” “Energy,” “Transportation,” “Food and Agriculture,” “People,” “Other Species,” and “Wilderness and Land.” Each chapter begins with a statement on how the content relates to global warming, followed by seven action items ranging from individual efforts to activities that encourage the involvement of the congregational and wider communities. Purchase a copy.

Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change, seeks to fill the gap in religious and secular texts by providing both a compelling biblical case for action on climate change and by identifying substantive measures to mitigate climate change and how to achieve their implementation. The book lists the major steps needed to slow climate change, drawn primarily from writings of James Hansen and Amory Lovins that, regrettably, do not reach a general audience. In addition, the book recommends an environmental rights movement, akin to the civil rights movement, as a way to implement the recommended actions. Purchase a copy.