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The Lausanne Global Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel

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The Lausanne Movement is meant to unite all evangelicals and to re-frame Christian missions in a world of political, economic, intellectual, and religious turmoil. The Lausanne Global Consultation on Creation Care and the Gospel was a gathering to build on the creation care components of the Cape Town Commitment. There were theologians, church leaders, scientists and creation care practitioners present from twenty-six different countries. To read about the discussions and convictions that were made, click here.

Rising conservative voices call for climate change action

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PBS NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondant Stephanie Sy reports about Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA) and other republican supporters of taking action on climate change. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/rising-conservative-voices-call-climate-change-action/

Ohio Faith in Public Life

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Faith in Public Life has many goals and programs in Ohio because of its’ important role in politics and diversity in faith communities. One of their main goals is combating climate change. They believe transitioning Ohio to a clean energy state is a moral necessity and are working towards unfreezing the renewable energy standard. To read more about combating climate change and their other work in Ohio, click here.

Faith in Public Life

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Faith in Public Life is a center for advancing faith in the public square. They take on the role of empowering religious leaders to fight for social justice and the common good. They are also involved with the role of faith in politics because of their media expertise and campaign developments. To learn more and read about their different goals and achievements, click here.

Black Swamp Green Team Joins Ohio IPL

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The Black Swamp Green Team is a collaboration of faith communities, advocacy groups, non-profit entities, and individuals engaged in promoting and practicing good creation care in Bowling Green, Ohio. This team has become a “Regional Partner” with Ohio IPL with a common mission to address climate change. To read more about the mission or how to become a regional partner, click here.

Presbyterian Church adds Caring for Creation to Constitution

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On June 25, 2017, the amendments added to the constitution of the Presbyterian Church will go into effect. Included in these provisions is the addition of caring for God’s creation as a responsibility for all church members. The amendment received the needed 86 affirmative votes for ratification. To read about the amendment, and others that will be taking place, click here.

Sojourners Magazine: Creation Care

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Sojourners is a magazine that covers the intersection of faith, politics, and culture. They focus on social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship. Their topic of creation care encompasses stories on the ecological disruptions that affect the poor and vulnerable more than others. They strive to tell the stories of those who are most affected and keep the public updated on policy changes and sustainability advancements. To read these articles and other faith and culture related posts, click here.

Let’s Talk Faith and Climate: Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders

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Let’s Talk Faith and Climate: Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders is a webinar designed to present findings and explanations on climate action as a moral imperative. Their website includes tools to assist in making an impact and success stories. It also includes a guide to deepen engagement on climate action. To watch the webinar and learn more, click here.

Being an “EcoPreacher”

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EcoPreacher is a website designed to provide resources on how to deliver eco friendly sermons. The site features sermons, essays, movie and book reviews, creative writing, and ecotheological reflections to assist one in being an “EcoPreacher.” There most recent post, 17 Ways to be an EcoPreacher in 2017, provides 17 ideas from the book Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology and the Pulpit by Rev. Leah Schade on this idea. To read this post, and other resources their website has to offer, click here.

Christian Communities Respond to Trump’s Executive Order

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President Trump signed an executive order on March 28 directing the EPA to review the Clean Power Plan. This executive order has the possibility to dismantle important climate change protections and fails to offer an alternative plan to protect our air quality and climate stability. Many Christian communities have responded to this action and made official statements on their thoughts and about protecting the Earth. To read these responses, click here.