Arming the Heavens
22 Professor Joan Johnson-Freese of the Naval War College says we are “arming the heavens.”...
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From Hurricanes to Creation Justice
This past year my congregation went through a process of deepening and enriching our understanding...
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Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls
Sunday, May 5th, will mark the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and...
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A Green New Deal: Denominational Body to Consider Support
With a history of landmark environmental actions and stands, the United Church Christ is preparing...
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The Youth Climate Strike and Churches
On March 15th, as high school students around the world walked out of their classes as part of the...
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A Church Considers the Meaning of Environmental Justice
To express our commitment to care for God’s creation, the Green Team at our church presented a...
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The Three Great Loves and Clean Air
For me, the focus of the United Church of Christ on Three Great Loves hits home as I reflect upon...
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What the Environmental Movement Can Learn from Fundamentalists
In moments of passion and enthusiasm, one can gain a glimpse of future potentials—both positive...
Read MoreCaring for Our Common Home: The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
I am very concerned for the wellbeing of our planet. The time, effort, and money we provide...
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Creation Justice: Where Are You Called to Serve?
In Genesis, we find that our first call as people of faith is to tend to God’s creation. In...
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Clean and Affordable Energy: Small Group Discussion Guides
Public dialogue and action are urgently needed for our society to confront the intertwined...
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Letter to Pollinators: Creation Care and Eating Meat
In the last issue of the Pollinator, an invitation was extended to readers to write a “Letter to...
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Should You Give Up Meat to Save the Planet? Tell Us What You Think
Toward the end of 2018, Oliver Milman wrote a piece for The Guardian entitled, “Why Eating Less...
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Vatican Calls for Rules of the Road in Space
In 2015, the UCC General Synod passed a resolution on Responsible Stewardship of the Outer Space...
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Our Path to a Green Church
One Sunday at coffee hour, I noticed that styrofoam cups were being used instead of paper cups....
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Chopping down Denial: A Call for Spiritual People
350.org’s intention to transition to 100% renewable energy, as soon as possible, is surely a big...
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Resolution for the New Year: Protect the Children
The Cleveland City Council Must Act to Prevent Lead Poisoning! In 2018, it was reported that the...
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How to Confront a Giant (Like the Fossil Fuel Industry)
Those who are concerned about climate change frequently and rightly spend a lot of time focused on...
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Space Debris Could Undermine Hurricane Relief Efforts After 2021
In 2015, the UCC General Synod passed a resolution on Responsible Stewardship of the Outer Space...
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The Good News: Morning Reads
If you are looking for where the divine is at work today in caring for God's creation, then check...
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