Caring for Creation

Earthkeeping Resources

 
NCC Earth Day Resource Earth Day
Download National Council of Churches resource  "Sacred Spaces and an Abundant Life: Worship Spaces as Stewardship - ELCA (2010) PDF Format.

Visit the NCC Eco-Justice Web page for additional resources for Earth Day.

Resources on Climate Change and Hunger
Poverty and Hunger in a Changing Climate Resource Download Poverty and Hunger in a Changing Climate PDF Format.

To order hard copies of "Poverty and Hunger in a Changing Climate", call Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648 and ask for "ITEM001529". The resource was printed with zero net greenhouse gas emissions and 100% powered by renewable wind energy.
Climate Change and Hunger in Nicaragua Study Guide Download the study guide for the "Climate Change and Hunger in Nicaragua" PDF Format DVD. View and download the video available on the right hand side of this page.

You may also order free copies of the DVD and the accompanying study guide at 1-800-638-3522 or e-mailing RIS@elca.org. The study guide is also available through Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648. Ask for "ITEM001571" to receive copies of the guide. The resource was printed with zero net greenhouse gas emissions and 100% powered by renewable wind energy.

Living Earth Reflection and Worship Series
Living Earth Series Worship Series
Click here to download environmental worship resources, "Creation Waits with Eager Longing." Originally created to accompany the 2009 Living Earth reflection series, you can adapt the resources to best fit your worship service.

Reflection Series
Click here to view back issues of the 2009 Lenten e-mail series, Joining the Hymn of All Creation, as well as the current monthly environmental reflections.


2010 Lenten Journey - sign up below

2010 Lenten Journey on Climate Justice
Writers: Members of the National Council of Churches USA

Design and editing: Brewer Communications, Inc.
Earth photo courtesy of NASA.

 

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General information on Climate Change
Download Climate Change Fact Sheet MS Word Format
Download "What Can You Do" MS Word Format flyer about climate change

Awakening to God's Call to Earthkeeping" Study Guide PDF Format
This 50-page resource (pdf) includes both a Leader Guide and participant materials for use in faith-based small group context: adult or older youth Sunday school, Christian Education classes, women’s circles, men’s groups, congregational “Green Team,” or in a retreat setting. Members of any Christian denomination would be able to use it, with only slight modification (if desired) to incorporate materials from their own faith tradition. A print copy on recycled paper is available through Augsburg Fortress for $5 plus shipping.

Web of Creation Web of Creation
The Web of Creation Web site includes a number of earthkeeping resources developed by professors and students at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Check out the "How to Proceed" frequently asked questions on the Web site.

Earth Ministry Logo Earth Ministry
Earth Ministry is an ecumenical earthkeeping group that provides numerous resources, including a "Greening Congregations Handbook."