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CREATION JUSTICE MINISTRIES
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A Service of Celebration
October 26, 2023
7:00 pm

Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The service will also be livestreamed. The link will be sent to registrants closer to the date.
While there is no charge to attend, we ask you to register in advance.
Register to attend

Keynote Preacher

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We are honored to welcome Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. as our preacher at the Service of Celebration.

Dr. Chavis, a founder of the environmental justice movement, lives a life of advocacy at the intersection of civil rights and creation justice. Beginning his career with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Dr. Chavis later coined the term “environmental racism” and published a landmark report on toxic waste and race. He has held leadership positions with the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice; the NAACP; and the National Council of Churches. Building on his experience in journalism about civil rights, he is the current president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association.

Dr. Chavis' biography

"
A Spirit Unbroken: Inspiration from Benjamin Chavis, Jr.", by Creation Justice Ministries board member Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt

‘This is environmental racism’: How a protest in a North Carolina farming town sparked a national movement, by Darryl Fears and Brady Dennis. The Washington Post, April 6, 2021


Music

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This service will feature the world premiere of two choral pieces by renowned musician and composer Ken Medema (music) and Cathy Chamblee: “Sacred Earth” and “Elegy for a Glacier.” For even longer than the 40-year history of Creation Justice Ministries, Ken has "used music as a vehicle for creating conversation throughout storytelling and reflection."

Mr. Medema's biography


Offering

The ongoing work of Creation Justice Ministries relies on the support from people of faith from across the country and world. There will be an opportunity during the service to contribute via check, cash, and online.

We welcome gifts in honor or in memory of someone who has inspired your care for creation.


Individuals and organizations (including nonprofits, congregations, denominations, and companies) can sponsor our Service of Celebration in advance.

BECOME A SPONSOR

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Following the Service of Celebration, we will host a reception for everyone in attendance. We look forward to sharing fellowship with you all.

Creation Justice Ministries

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110 Maryland Ave. NE #203
Washington, DC 20002

Email

info@creationjustice.org

Phone

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‪(240) 528-7282‬


  • About
    • Join Our Email List!
    • Mission
    • Staff
    • Work with Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Members and Partners
    • History
    • 40th Anniversary Celebration >
      • Service of Celebration
      • Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Prayer
      • Telling Our Story
      • Wall of Gratitude
  • Campaigns
    • Take Action! >
      • RAWA
    • Climate Resilience
    • Ocean
    • Public Lands >
      • Public Lands & Church Camps
      • Public Lands: Prayers and Sermons
    • Pastoral Care for Climate Retreats
    • EcoPreacher Cohort
    • Food and Agriculture
    • Conservation >
      • What is 30 x 30?
      • California
      • Grand Canyon
    • Youth & Young Adult Engagement
    • Water
    • Endangered Species
    • Energy >
      • Coal
      • Ideas for Toxic Free Living
    • Climate Change >
      • Climate Change - Get Involved
  • Events
    • Nurturing Young Hearts for a Restored Creation: Insights from authors Amy Houts and Betsy Painter
  • Donate
    • 40th Anniversary Sponsorship
    • Monthly Giving
  • Resources
    • Resource Hub
    • Earth Day Resources
    • Racial Justice Resources
    • Video Resources
    • Services
    • News
  • Blog
  • Green Lectionary Podcast