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…
April 23, 2023 The Third Sunday of EasterPenelope Bridges Alleluia, Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia. Today is a tangle of themes and emotions. It’s Easter season: we rejoice to know ourselves redeemed and forgiven. It’s Creation Care Sunday at St. Paul’s: we acknowledge our sinful abuse of the earth and its … READ MORE…
Happy Earth Month! Now’s the time to learn more about our Simpler Living ministry at the Cathedral! Many hands make lighter work in caring for God’s good creation. Go to the Cathedral’s Calendar Page for the Zoom link for our next meeting on Tuesday, 4/25 at 6:45 pm: stpaulcathedral.org/calendar Meanwhile enjoy a Creation Care focused … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry If Christ’s Sunday rising meant that death is overcome, what does that convey in a time of climate crisis? With the recent IPCC report we learned that death is even more imminent than we thought: the death of whole species, of a safe way of life for millions, … READ MORE…