Justice for Creation is Justice for People: Psalm 97
Here are ideas for reading and preaching Psalm 97 with an eye toward environmental justice and human rights, especially in a time of war.
A New Heaven and a New Earth? Revelation 21:1-6
Some interpret the apocalyptic vision of “a new heaven and a new earth” in Revelation to mean that we are free to exploit and degrade the Earth today. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Maundy Thursday: Exodus 12:1-14
Maundy Thursday and Passover have deep environmental connections. The eco-wisdom of the Hebrew Scriptures can expand our experience of this holy day and the journey to Easter.
“Love Your Neighbor” Includes God’s Creation
When we honor Creation, we show love for our neighbors with clean air, water, and land, and demonstrate our love for God who created us all.
Blessing the Animals, Blessing the Children: Sermon Ideas for Feast of St. Francis
As churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a blessing of the animals, Jesus’s blessing of children urges us to prioritize the wellbeing of those most vulnerable.
Purity & Pesticides: Protecting God’s Creation, Human Health
Protecting nature and human health from the dangers of pesticides is one way that churches can live into their vocation of caring for God’s Creation.
Being Good Shepherds During the Eco-Crisis
God is raising up good shepherds, leaders who Christians can support as they work to protect and preserve people and the planet.
Honoring Sabbath Rest for God’s Creation and Our Health
Honoring the Sabbath for both people and Creation is an act of faith. It shows that we trust God by releasing our need for productivity and delighting in God’s world.
An Eco-Pentecost: Churches United in Restoring God’s Creation
An Eco-Pentecost celebrates churches united in their efforts to help restore and protect God’s Creation.