Join us explore the sacred act of creation through Elizabeth Rush's The Quickening. This book recounts a pioneering expedition to the thawing realms of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, paralleled with Rush's contemplative narrative on the ethics and implications of motherhood in an era of environmental uncertainty. This discussion will foster a deep theological reflection on our pursuit […]
The Season of Creation was started back in 1989 as a time to renew our relationship with our Creator by renewing our relationship with creation. For some congregations, it has become a meaningful annual celebration. Yet there are still many in the wider church who have either not heard of the season or don't know […]
August brings us face to face with our mortal passage through Mallory McDuff's "Our Last Best Act," which examines the ecological and spiritual dimensions of life's final chapter. McDuff integrates the concept of a 'good death' with the stewardship of creation, offering paths to a legacy that transcends material inheritance and nurtures the continuity of […]
This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. By attending this SBP-led session, participants will master the financial side of disaster recovery and become equipped with the knowledge needed to teach community members how to be financially prepared. This session also covers different actions that can be taken at the household […]
During each Monday of the season of creation, Creation Justice Ministries invites you to join us for a short Vespers service. This brief online gathering will include a time of music, prayer, and reflection as we meditate on the themes of the SALT Project's “Faith and Climate” resource. All are welcome to this ecumenical time […]
Join us in the task of seeking new life in the midst of climate breakdown. Brian McLaren's Life After Doom explores the complexity of hope, the necessity of grief, and the need for new ways of thinking, becoming, and belonging in turbulent times. This session will help us to find courage and resilience in the midst of […]
This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. This SBP-led session will focus on the impacts of disasters on mental health and how community organizations and local officials can work to help the most vulnerable community members better prepare mentally for disaster events, so they can in turn take other necessary […]
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm-7:15pm Eastern TimeThis webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. This SBP-led session will focus on the impacts of disasters on mental health and how community organizations and local officials can work to help the most vulnerable community members better prepare mentally for disaster events, so […]
This webinar is part of the “Faithful Preparedness, Faithful Resilience” Webinar Series. In this session, SBP will teach participants about the many interlocking layers of forward looking activities needed across local stakeholders to build more resilient communities as we face an increasing intensity and frequency of disaster events. Through localized case studies from around the […]
Join Creation Justice Ministries for a conversation exploring pathways for Christian communities to engage in meaningful solidarity with Indigenous-led environmental justice initiatives. Drawing from our new resource "Truth, Healing and Repair: A Christian Call to Environmental Justice and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples," this webinar brings together Indigenous leaders and Christian practitioners to discuss how churches can move […]
Join us for this tool-building webinar featuring the unveiling of Beyond Plastics' Toolkit for Houses of Worship. This important resource builds on the work of faith communities who engaged with our Plastic Jesus annual resource, offering practical strategies to reduce plastic use within your congregation and advocate for impactful policy changes. Join us for an […]
Too often, our theology of God's power has been shaped by images of dominion and control, mirroring human systems of exploitation and extraction. We have built energy systems that drain the earth's lifeblood, mistaking dominion for destruction. But scripture reveals a different kind of power - one that flows through relationships, nurtures life, and brings […]
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