|
Join Creation Justice Ministries to learn more about Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing. Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported fishing has effects on more aspects of God’s creation than we might think. Our seafood acquisition and consumption has the opportunity to be better. With opening remarks from Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer Littlejohn, the webinar will explore the connections between our seafood consumption, forced labor and our faith. Join us for a captivating webinar as author Talitha Aho engages in a thought-provoking conversation about her book, "In Deep Waters: Spiritual Care for Young People in a Climate Crisis." Discover how the climate crisis impacts the younger generation and the importance of offering ecologically informed spiritual care. Talitha will also discuss practical ways to care for and respect God's world, drawing on science, Scripture, and her expertise. Whether you are a caring adult, a member of Generation Z, or simply interested in the intersection of Christianity and the environment, this webinar is not to be missed. Join us for an enlightening dialogue that will deepen your understanding, provide actionable strategies, and ignite hope in the face of our planet's challenges. 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  The Ants & the Grasshopper: Panel Conversation with Raj Patel and Creation Justice Ministries4/4/2023
Reimagine a classic fable and explore the most pressing issues of our time with the award-winning documentary, The Ants and the Grasshopper. Go on a journey with two Malawi women as they witness to US farmers and organizers about the global impact of climate change on food production. Anita Chitaya will take you through her enthralling story of resilience and change as the film explores the intersections of gender, race, advocacy, and agriculture. With 10 years in the making, this documentary will transform the way you view your place in the world. Watch the recording of Creation Justice Ministries' March 28, 2023 screening and panel/Q&A session with its filmmaker, Raj Patel. 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 Through the season of Lent and into Earth Month, let us discover together how the church might become a hub of resilience in the midst of the spiritual and physical storms of the climate crisis. Join us for this virtual workshop to learn about building climate resilience into your worship. Gain tools on preaching climate justice year-round and learn how to weave climate resilience into your church’s worship for this Earth Day Sunday. Speakers include: The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader, and climate activist. Facilitated by Avery Davis Lamb, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries.
|
