These reviews of resources are written by members of Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle, and are meant to introduce you to resources that we find particularly interesting and helpful.
This is the first in a series of blogs that will highlight Creation care in our ICCT faith communities. Today we are highlighting the Church of the Nativity in Raleigh, also known as the Zero Waste Church.
ICCT would love to hear about creation care activity in your faith community. Please send us an email at ICCTriangle@gmail.com if you would like to share Creation Care resources, history, activities, etc., on our ICCT website.
The Episcopal Public Policy Network’s Creation Care Series is a wonderful resource that explains the many different aspects of climate change, as well as their impact on society and the planet. It not only explains the Episcopal Church’s positions on these issues, but it also explains existing draft federal climate change bills and their potential impact. It’s a great place to get a good overview of potential government actions and the Episcopal church’s teachings. (more…)
Rev Dele (author) is a Climate Reality trainer, committed to mentoring spiritual leaders and Earthkeepers. The Breath of Life Bible Study Curriculum is a refreshing, free-thinking mix of science and biblical quotes, as well as Youtube music and videos that will inspire adult and young adult classes. (more…)
Blessed Tomorrow is a coalition of diverse religious partners working to advance climate solutions in faithful service to God. Through Blessed Tomorrow, faith leaders work to reach 100% clean energy, prepare for a changing climate, and engage their communities, while maintaining the distinct voices of their traditions. (more…)
The Green Bible, published by Harper Collins in 2008, was developed with the intention of being the first specialty bible to take the issue of creation care seriously. The original Green Bible used the New Revised Standard Version of the Christian bible (NRSV). It is a green-letter edition, meaning that if text was judged to meet four creation care criteria it is printed green. The four criteria are: (more…)
GreenFaith.org is an absolutely wonderful creation care resource!
GreenFaith is an interfaith coalition for the environment that works with houses of worship, religious schools, and people of all faiths to help them become better environmental stewards. (more…)
The Interfaith Power and Light website offers a rich diversity of resources on creation care ranging from prayers and poetry to sermons and faith statements. Some of the resources that I found most useful and inspiring include these three exciting programs designed to challenge and motivate faith communities: (more…)
The Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina is an absolutely wonderful resource for faith communities that are just starting out, or have been on the journey toward sustainability (more…)
