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Creation Justice Ministries brings you a policy webinar on the who, what, why, and how of the Environmental Justice for All Act. This webinar in is tandem with the Environmental Justice for All Policy Factsheet. Download the police factsheet here! The Environmental Justice for All Act seeks to comprehensively achieve environmental justice, health equity, and climate justice for all under-resourced communities. The legislation is rooted in the moral principle that all people have the right to pure air, clean water, and an environment that enriches life, and that federal policy should be responsive to that principle. Creation Justice Ministries has launched a policy fact sheet on the Environmental Justice for All bill. The policy fact sheet includes the who, what, why and how of the bill and includes wording for advocating for this bill. Click on the image to download the resource  This webinar will be hosted by the OEC’s Education Subcommittee, who have started building a growing resource to help those in the conservation community decolonize their language and critically improve communication with BIPOC peoples. This webinar seeks to bring community together for an overview of our developing Language Guide, followed by listening and storytelling sessions from BIPOC conservation leaders. This growing guide will be open to additional insight and input as we continue to develop it. Please join us to learn more and share your experiences! Each year, over a billion people around the world celebrate earth day through acts of service and worship. Watch the 2022 Creation Justice Ministries Ecumenical Earth Day service! Join Christian siblings from across theological traditions to celebrate Earth Day and worship the Creator.
Greetings by Avery Davis Lamb Homily by Rev. Dr. Betty Holley Prayers and scripture read by Tammy Alexander Prayers by Karyn Bigelow Music by Christian McIvor In a reflection on Matthew 3, Ched Myers offers context for John’s words and how we might bear fruits worthy of repentance in ourselves, our communities, and our churches.
Truth, Healing & Conservation: Tracing the Roots of California Ecocide, Seeking Fruits of Repentance11/22/2021
In this webinar, we will trace the connections between the ecological crisis in the state of California and the attempted genocide and removal of Indigenous peoples from their ancestral lands. Christian denominations are beginning to acknowledge and seek to make amends for the role of the Church in sanctioning this destruction under the Doctrine of Discovery. At the same time, a growing environmental justice movement is recognizing that Indigenous ecological knowledge is essential for land conservation. We will highlight examples of conservation efforts led by Indigenous groups in California, and offer opportunities for faith communities to come together in support of these initiatives.
Sitting on the coast of North Carolina, St. Paul AME Zion Church and Camp Caroline are no strangers to climate disasters. They are also no strangers to the spiritual and physical resilience needed in the face of the climate crisis. Learn how these leaders are cultivating faithful resilience in North Carolina: Rev. Lynn Godette, St. Paul AME Zion Church, Aurora, NC Rev. Gerald Godette, St. Paul AME Zion Church, Aurora, NC Casey Perry, Camp Caroline, Arapahoe, NC Filmmaking by Two Pine State.
In Brunswick, GA, faith leaders are on the frontlines of climate change and environmental justice. They are also on the frontlines of physical and spiritual resilience, guiding their communities through the storms of the climate crisis.
Learn how these leaders are cultivating faithful resilience in Georgia: Fr. DeWayne Cope, St. Athanasius Episcopal Church Hermina Glass-Hill, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Rev. Zack Lyde, St. John Missionary Baptist Church Filmmaking by Two Pine State. This resource will help equip Christian communities explore the impact the Doctrine of Discovery has had on our country, the Church, our relationship with God's creation, and one another. It includes information about tribal sovereignty, sacred places, and considerations when advocating for responsible energy stewardship. It also includes tools to pursue healing and environmental justice. Find sermon preparation resources, hymn suggestions, Christian education ideas, action opportunities, and more. Click on the image to download the resource.  |
