Resources

Climate Change and the Healing of Creation was recently published by steering committee member Steve Pardini. The book carries a message of hope and action, combining rational science with spiritual faith to inform and inspire readers, aiming to transform their their minds and hearts. It encourages readers to seek the best knowledge, reflect critically, and take informed action. The book is available on Amazon.com and at Better World Books. Steve is available to speak on this topic and you can reach him at: pardini.steven@hotmail.com/

Toward a Transformed Christianity: Engaging Religion, Politics, and Culture was recently published by steering committee member Earl Zimmerman. During a time of disillusionment with organized religion and the church, many–especially younger generations–are walking away. This great religious recession can also be a gateway to renewal, involving the vision of a beloved community that embodies life-giving ecological, spiritual, and social transformation, The book is available at Wipf & Stock, Better World Books, and at Amazon.com. Earl is available to speak on this topic and you can reach him at: earl.zimmerman@gmail.com/

The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions has great resources for congregations. Their Power of Faith program connects houses of worship interested in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions with experts, coaching, and peer support. Their Tree of Life campaign encourages climate-friendly and ecosystem-friendly practices on faith community grounds.

Brugmansia Ministries partners with faith organizations to rethink ministry in light of the challenges of climate change and climate-induced migration. By evaluating community infrastructure, risks, and opportunities, in light of projected climate impacts, we help faith organizations take concrete steps to address existing local challenges while becoming more prepared to address future climate impacts. 

One Home One Future is a multi-faith campaign to strengthen vitality, relevance, and community connection across generations in local congregations nationwide. Be part of a visible effort to invite creation care and climate action, no matter if you are just getting started or already engaging.

Worship Resources: Interfaith Power and Light offers these worship resources from different faith traditions on creation care and responding to our climate crisis. Many can be used for Earth Day events.

Creation Justice Ministries offers various worship and other resources to equip and mobilizes Christian individuals, congregations, to protect, restore, and rightly share God’s creation.

See our Ash Wednesday Lament for Harm Done to Life-Giving Ecosystems and a Lenten Carbon Fast

This Season of Creation liturgical guide provides resources for faith communities that seek to incorporate the celebration of creation, creation justice, and creation care into their worship and congregational action.

Homegrown National Park: This is a good resource for congregations that want to plant native gardens and trees on their property. It can also be used to encourage members to convert part of their lawn to a native planting or even in a planter on their deck or patio. Converting our part of God’s creation can be invigorating and fun. The website also has an interactive map showing what others are doing.

Climate Action for Peace: From it’s global development, peace, and justice work, the Mennonite Central Committee has put these resources together to help you understand the global impacts of climate change and how you can make a difference.