Nov 2012—Jan 2013 Issue
A collaborative issue of Unbound and Presbyterians for Earth Care examining the relational and spiritual foundation of a life devoted to sustainability and environmental justice.
National Preach-In on Global Warming
February 8-10, 2013 Organized by Interfaith Power & Light It’s time for the 2013 National Preach-In on Global Warming, Interfaith Power
More“Fragile Eloquence” & Other Poems
Poet John Jackson shares five creation poems as part of the Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“.
MoreGlimpses of Environmental Justice
Brief interviews on the relationship between environmental justice and issues like the Keystone XL Pipeline, a U.S. based smelter in Peru (a
MoreOcean: Deep Wonder, Deep Sorrow, Deep Hope
Psalmists declare to “let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!” Economists calculate the incredible value of the goods and
MorePhotography: Reinvention
Photography by Eleanor Bennett View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“ Eleanor
MoreThree “Keeping the Garden” Songs
“This song is for the parched masses: endangered creatures who have no voice and human beings with deserts in their throats.” Visit
MoreEco Justice and the Earth Court
How would our churches and our prophetic ministry be different if we looked to God’s creation as a judge for what is
MoreCongregational Environmental Communities
How They Happen and Why They Work Congregationally based religious environmental groups expand the notion of Christian community and ethical obligation. Formed
MoreEcological Applied Theology
Fertile ground for interfaith growth By Jessica Abell View and Print as PDF. Interfaith & Ecumenical Endeavors I went to
MoreVIDEO: Church Adds Solar Panels
Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, since its beginnings in 1896, has concerned itself with the social impact of living the Gospel of God.
MoreA Tale of Two Holidays
A Tale of Two Holidays from Coalition of Immokalee Workers on Vimeo. SIGN THE CHANGE.ORG PETITION: Ask Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw to
MoreI Am an Eco-Feminist
Ecofeminism: The term “describes movements and philosophies that link feminism with ecology. Ecofeminism connects the exploitation and domination of women with that
MoreHealing Drums in Coastal Louisiana
Photo: Healing Drums in Coastal Louisiana Photo by: 2010 Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) and Eco-Steward Evan Ponder, a Wetlands Advocate and Friend
MoreGlimpses of Creative Resistance: Eco-Stewards
Eco-Stewards: a Christian community of young adults responding to God’s call through applied eco-stewardship. By Rob Mark View and Print as
MorePhotos of Sacred Silence
Photography by Jane Laping View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“ Jane
MoreRenewing Judaism’s Ancient Environmental Wisdom
An abbreviated version of a sermon delivered on Yom Kippur By Rabbi Kevin Kleinman, Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel View and Print
MoreWords Etched In Ash
The Ethical Dilemma of Invasive Species for a Christian Ecologist By Jeffrey Reed View and Print as PDF. The Ash
MoreThe GreenFaith Fellowship Experience
Creating Religious Environmental Leaders By Harold R. Talbot View and Print as PDF. “Imagine a world where in every community
MoreA Lament for the Earth
A prayer reminding us that, even as we seek hope, we must make space for grieving, for the honest expression of loss,
MoreBy Russ Pierson View and Print as PDF. A generation ago, J.B. Phillips famously wrote a book that warned,
MoreFinding Your 24/6 Rhythm in a 24/7 World
“In Sabbath-keeping we become more ourselves, not less.” –Eugene Peterson, from his foreword to by Matthew Sleeth, MD By Matthew Sleeth
MoreO God, Creator of All Things
A New Earth Care Hymn from Carolyn Winfrey Gillette FOREST GREEN CMD (“All Beautiful the March of Days”) O God, Creator
MoreBy Andrew Plocher View and Print as PDF. Most of us who consider ourselves environmentalists can tell you love
MoreEnvironment, Religion and Race
Lessons from Faith-Based Community Organizing for Eco-Justice in Chicago By Clare Butterfield, Director of Faith in Place View and Print as
MoreEcofeminism: Connectivity and Creativity
“I want… that wherever you go, the least plant may bring you a clear remembrance of the Creator… one blade of grass
MoreE.D. Goes P.V.: The Journey to Solar Panels
Executive Director of Sunshine State Interfaith Power & Light discusses the process of adding photo voltaic (P.V.) solar panels to his roof—and
MorePoet Nancy Corson Carter takes us on a journey through five earth-caring poems ranging in mood from praising to elegiac to playful.
MoreEco-Resources
The following are resources for exploring environmental spirituality and care for God’s creation. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to note the
MoreEco-Action
The following are ways you can put your environmental faith and care for God’s creation into action, both as individuals and as
MoreBy Rabbi Janet Madden View and Print as PDF. As descendants of Adam (whose name is related to Adamah,
MoreEarth Walk
A Deep Ecology Perspective and Critique of the Mainstream Environmental Movement Without sufficient contact and interaction with nature, and without a worldview
MoreBy Stan Adamson View and Print as PDF. My love for the earth began with walks with my Uncle
MoreThe Gospel for the World: A Case for Creation Care
Unbound was introduced to college student Nina Voli through the United Methodist Church’s Caretakers of Creation, after she spent her past
MoreWetlands Advocacy Art
Southern Louisiana Wildlife Paintings Artwork by Lauren Wright View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental
MoreWhat I Crave: To Know Where I Belong
A short reflection on marsh periwinkles, young adults, the church, and eco-justice By Shantha Ready Alonso Last summer, I joined a
MoreIntroducing the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith” while arguing for a different environmental strategy to
MoreIntroduction to the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith,” from guest content editors Diane Waddell and Sue
MoreEco-Justice is Creation Care
Shifting the Foundations of Eco-Theology to Include Stewardship, Justice, and Spirituality Este texto también está disponible en español. By Rev. Neddy
MoreNov 2012—Jan 2013 Issue Table of Contents A collaborative issue of Unbound and Presbyterians for Earth Care examining the relational and spiritual
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