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Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Sunday this year, so why not Celebrate Earth Sunday that day? Make it a celebration of the natural environment. Here are some places to get ideas and resources.
EARTH DAY 2016 – Environmental Justice with Indiginous Peoples – From Creation Justice Ministries. Christian communities living in the United States have a unique role to play in developing relationships of solidarity with indigenous peoples. Together, we will explore the impact the Doctrine of Discovery has had on U.S. history and theology, as well as relationship with God’s creation and one another. We will learn about tribal sovereignty, sacred places, and considerations when advocating for responsible energy stewardship. Earth Day Sunday 2017 includes tools to pursue healing and environmental justice. Find sermon preparation resources, hymn suggestions, Christian education ideas, action opportunities, and more.
Catholic Climate Covenant: Earth Day Guide 2017 – Know the Creator through Creation
Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth – Celebrating Our Beautiful World – Earth Day or Every Day
Blessed Earth offers a pdf of activities and worship aids for Honoring God’s Creation.
EARTH DAY 2015 – Have You Anything Here to Eat: This is Creation Justice Ministries’ offering from last year — still pretty fresh if you missed it! “Have You Anything Here to Eat” focuses on the connection between climate change and food. CJM has have put together a resource along with additional pieces including sermon preparation, song suggestions, Christian education ideas, and much more.
Awakening to God’s Call to Earthkeeping: This is a great educational resource from the ELCA — a 50-page booklet with lots of ideas and lessons.
Creation Care Curriculum: Every Creature Singing: Here’s a 13-lesson guide from the Mennonite Creation Care Network. Excellent!
