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
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“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“.
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Glimpses 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
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Ocean: 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
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Photography: Reinvention
Photography by Eleanor Bennett View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“ Eleanor
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Three “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
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Eco 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
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Congregational Environmental Communities
How They Happen and Why They Work Congregationally based religious environmental groups expand the notion of Christian community and ethical obligation. Formed
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Ecological Applied Theology
Fertile ground for interfaith growth By Jessica Abell View and Print as PDF. Interfaith & Ecumenical Endeavors I went to
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VIDEO: 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.
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A 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
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I 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
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Healing 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
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Glimpses 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
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Photos of Sacred Silence
Photography by Jane Laping View the entire Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith“ Jane
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Renewing 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
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Words Etched In Ash
The Ethical Dilemma of Invasive Species for a Christian Ecologist By Jeffrey Reed View and Print as PDF. The Ash
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The GreenFaith Fellowship Experience
Creating Religious Environmental Leaders By Harold R. Talbot View and Print as PDF. “Imagine a world where in every community
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A 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,
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By Russ Pierson View and Print as PDF. A generation ago, J.B. Phillips famously wrote a book that warned,
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Finding 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
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O 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
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By Andrew Plocher View and Print as PDF. Most of us who consider ourselves environmentalists can tell you love
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Environment, 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
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Ecofeminism: 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
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E.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
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Poet Nancy Corson Carter takes us on a journey through five earth-caring poems ranging in mood from praising to elegiac to playful.
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Eco-Resources
The following are resources for exploring environmental spirituality and care for God’s creation. Congregations and faith leaders, be sure to note the
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Eco-Action
The following are ways you can put your environmental faith and care for God’s creation into action, both as individuals and as
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By Rabbi Janet Madden View and Print as PDF. As descendants of Adam (whose name is related to Adamah,
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Earth Walk
A Deep Ecology Perspective and Critique of the Mainstream Environmental Movement Without sufficient contact and interaction with nature, and without a worldview
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By Stan Adamson View and Print as PDF. My love for the earth began with walks with my Uncle
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The 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
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Wetlands 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
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What 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
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Introducing the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith” while arguing for a different environmental strategy to
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Introduction to the Unbound Nov 2012–Jan 2013 issue, “Hope for Eco-Activists: Discovering an Environmental Faith,” from guest content editors Diane Waddell and Sue
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Eco-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
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Nov 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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