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The lands and waters of this world are sacred places. We know it when we rest in them and we know it from our sacred texts. As Christians, to see the world as creation is to see the world as sacred. This resource includes theological reflections from Karyn Bigelow, Avery Lamb, Dr. Miguel A. de la Torre, Rev. Victoria Loorz, Rev. Dan Paul, and Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley. Click on the image to download the resource.  Click on either image to download the printable (left) or virtual (right) resource.
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.
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” - Matthew 13:31-32
The land that our churches inhabit is holy land. The seeds we sow—both literally and metaphorically—can flourish into beautiful hubs of life and diversity long after we leave. In a time of climate crisis, church lands can be a powerful force of resilience and refuge. On this webinar, you’ll hear inspiring stories of land regeneration, transformation, and adaptation in the face of the storm of the climate crisis, and gain some tools to leverage your own church land for climate resilience. Join us in sowing the seeds that some day, like a mustard seed, might grow into a hub of life. Speakers Include: Dr. Norman Wirzba - Gilbert T. Rowe Distinguished Professor of Theology at Duke University, and Senior Fellow at Duke's Kenan Institute for Ethics Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley - Distinguished Professor of Faith & Culture, Portland Seminary. Cherokee descendant. Public theologian and co-sustainer at Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice and Eloheh Farm. The Rev. Diana Carroll - Rector, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD Facilitated by Avery Davis Lamb, Resilience Program Coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries. Click on the image to download the resource.  The "Sense of Place" resource offers insights about living in harmony with local ecosystems and watersheds, rightly sharing places with a diversity of peoples, and respecting the history of your place. Find sermon preparation resources, hymn suggestions, Christian education ideas, action opportunities, and more. This resource was originally made for Earth Day Sunday 2018, but can be used any time. Click the image to download the resource.  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.  Click on the image to download the resource.  |
