Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Stand with the Gwich'in People to Protect It.
Creation Justice Ministries has long opposed drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge not only because of our concern for and stewardship of God’s creation, but also because of our commitment to standing with the Gwich’in, the indigenous people who live in the Arctic, who are mostly Episcopalians. For daily sustenance, the Gwich’in depend upon the Porcupine caribou herd, whose birthing patterns would be disrupted by oil exploration in the Refuge, ultimately threatening the survival of both the caribou and the Gwich’in. Learn more about the #WeAreTheArctic campaign to protect the Arctic Refuge.
Creation Justice Ministries has long opposed drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge not only because of our concern for and stewardship of God’s creation, but also because of our commitment to standing with the Gwich’in, the indigenous people who live in the Arctic, who are mostly Episcopalians. For daily sustenance, the Gwich’in depend upon the Porcupine caribou herd, whose birthing patterns would be disrupted by oil exploration in the Refuge, ultimately threatening the survival of both the caribou and the Gwich’in. Learn more about the #WeAreTheArctic campaign to protect the Arctic Refuge.
California Desert - Spiritual and Sacred
With multi-colored mountains, hidden springs, world-famous wildflowers, and majestic herds of bighorn sheep, the stark beauty of California’s Mojave, Sonoran and Great Basin deserts has inspired wonder and reverence for centuries. These deserts are a bridge to our Native American, pioneer, and homesteading histories. To some, the desert may seem invulnerable. But if we do not act quickly and make our voices heard, sensitive water resources, fragile wildlife habitat, recreation, and historic trails that drive tourism essential to the region’s economy could be lost forever. See photos from Creation Justice Ministries' hike, as well as a short video. See the California Desert Coalition' s website.
With multi-colored mountains, hidden springs, world-famous wildflowers, and majestic herds of bighorn sheep, the stark beauty of California’s Mojave, Sonoran and Great Basin deserts has inspired wonder and reverence for centuries. These deserts are a bridge to our Native American, pioneer, and homesteading histories. To some, the desert may seem invulnerable. But if we do not act quickly and make our voices heard, sensitive water resources, fragile wildlife habitat, recreation, and historic trails that drive tourism essential to the region’s economy could be lost forever. See photos from Creation Justice Ministries' hike, as well as a short video. See the California Desert Coalition' s website.
