Today we share an alert from our colleague Bill Shreve, ED El Camino Real, and EPPN- CA Creation Care Chair: Many of us are worried about the world we are leaving to our children and grandchildren as we learn more about human caused climate change. We take actions to reduce our carbon footprint, but we also … READ MORE…
In these hot August days, we are especially grateful for the gift of water. Without it, living things cannot survive. May this beautifully creative story of water inspire and commit us to advocate for all of the ways this gift comes from God: oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and atmosphere. From Yes! Magazine, Terra Affirma: Water Eats, Earth Drinks, by … READ MORE…
Persons of faith care about creation–and for many of us that means a deep concern with the climate crisis and the energy and financial sectors that perpetuate it. SanDiego350 is putting together a protest on Monday, July 24 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the downtown San Diego Sempra HQ (488 8th Ave.) to demand … READ MORE…
We are reminded by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations that “In recent years biodiversity itself has been under threat with a UN report estimating that one million species face extinction. Currently, there are 1,493 species listed under the Endangered Species Act.” They call on us to contact our Senators to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2023 … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) and Simpler Living Creation Care Ministries: It’s about time that we recognize the valuable contributions of our indigenous neighbors whose roots are deep in love for all Creation. In their yesmagazine article, author Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy outlines a history filled with too many past wrongs against those … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Ministry Our faith calls us to justice for all. What do you say to “advancing equity in climate justice communities through better access to jobs, education, medical care, recreation, and through reducing air pollution?” Think that’s possible? Yes, we can! San Diego, Let’s Go! offers “a historic opportunity to invest in … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry People of faith and many others are scrambling to find and educate us on climate change solutions. According to Dr. Eliza Nemser, geoscientist and executive director of Climate Changemakers, “…we’re in deep at this point, and we won’t come close to meeting our emissions targets unless we pull the biggest … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry There are so many wonderful resources to educate, inform, and energize us! Here are three: 1. From the League of Conservation Voters, we are reminded that much of our labor in God’s vineyard is intersectional. As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month, they direct us … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry While few of us actually live on a farm, the Farm Bill has a major impact on all of us. Food and Water Watch gives us an opportunity to advocate our federal legislators for a fair Farm Bill, Click Here to read more! Prayer: Let us ask God to have mercy on … READ MORE…
“If our species is to survive, we have roughly one generation to collectively remember and honor the familial covenant of moderation and cooperation that we signed with all beings at the dawn of time,” according to Leah Penniman, author of Murmurations: Embracing Black Earth Wisdom. To learn more about recognizing Earth as teacher, text, and kin, visit Yesmagazine.org. Prayer:Gracious … READ MORE…