Multiple environmental crises present existential threats to our planet. Inspire, educate and motivate God’s people by designating an “Earth Sunday” or “Creation Sunday.” With Earth Day, April 22, falling on a Saturday, why not make that a day for action and follow it up with Earth Day Sunday on April 23. Of course, April 16 (post-Easter “Low Sunday”) would work well, too.
Here are some resources to get you thinking:
Celebrate Earth Day as a Church, offered by Lutherans Restoring Creation, lists a number of ideas. While there, peruse their website for a goldmine of resources.
Creation Justice Ministries has archived many free resources for worship, education and action. Choose the ones that best fit your congregation’s interest and context.
God’s Vision for Abundant Life is the theme of Catholic Climate Covenant’s 2023 resource, a one-hour interactive program explores actions we can take individually or collectively to live simply and abundantly.
Invest in Our Planet is the 2023 global response promoted by EarthDay.org. How might you or your congregation plan or join a local event or initiative to “Invest in Our Planet”?
Living the Golden Rule: Just Transition to a Clean Energy Economy is the theme for Interfaith Power & Light’s 2023 “FaithClimate Action Week,” April 14-23. Plan and publicize an local event. Free organizer kit download. Click here for IPL’s main page.
Green Churches & Climate Change is a page of links to a variety of organizations and resources compiled by offered by the Episcopal Church Foundation.
Earth Day Sunday Resources – good stuff from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Earth Day Liturgy – from the National Council of Churches.
Earth Day Sunday – The United Church of Canada.
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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!
