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And God said, “Let the waters bring forth swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the dome of the sky.” - Genesis 1:20 NRSV

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The ocean, teeming with sea life, vibrant coral communities, and vast beauty, is part of God’s beautiful creation. When God created the ocean, God declared it good. We receive the oceans’ bounty on our tables and experience the ocean’s beauty as we participate in recreational activities.
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As God’s stewards, we are called not only to enjoy the ocean, but also to care for it as a sacred gift from God. Because we are people of God, we are to maintain the bounty of the oceans’ waters and the integrity of oceanic systems that contain beauty and support an abundance of life.
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Why do we work on ocean issues?

In the first chapter of Genesis, God first separates the waters into those from above and those from below by forming the solid dome called the sky. Then, god creates the earth out of the waters. Only after the water is in place does God put vegetation, animals, and other creatures on the earth. Genesis 1:20 teaches the creation literally comes out of the waters. This ancient narrative is uncannily similar to modern understanding. Science confirms that life as we know it first arose in the water, and in particular, the oceans. Care for God's oceans is an expression of reverence for the cradle of life out of which God created all.

Join us in loving God's ocean:

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The "Blue Theology Mission Station" of Pacific Grove, California
Creation Justice Ministries is connected with the "Blue Theology Mission Station", based in Pacific Grove, California with outposts emerging across the country. A mission of the Christian Church of Pacific Grove, this group is devoted to caring for God's marine creation. Blue Theology intertwines ocean conservation and the Christian faith tradition as a way to heal our relationship with the sea. Their mission is to be “a place where current science in marine biology informs a theology of creation care.” Each summer, the Blue Theology Mission Station hosts youth programs where kids are invited to connect with the ocean through science, exploration, and contemplation. Each program is unique, but often will include kayaking, tidepooling, beach clean-ups, and habitat restoration projects. While admiring the sea, Blue Theology leads worship in many forms: prayer, writing, adventure, and reflection.  
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Pastor Dan: pgchurch@pacificgrovechurch.org


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North Carolina Church Wins Ocean-Friendly Award 
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 'For Us The Ocean is Part of Who We Are' (NowThis Earth) 03.05.21 by Rev. Mariama White-Hammond
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