10 Jewish Teachings on the Environment

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10 Jewish Teachings on the Environment is a downloadable resource from GreenFaith. It includes ten of the most important teachings on the environment from a Jewish perspective. To read or download the guide, click here.

Protecting Public Lands

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The Evangelical Environment Network released an article about the recent threats to public lands, specifically Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears. They believe that public lands such as these make what belongs to God available to everyone and “To step into a National Park or Forest or National Monument and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation is to experience freedom and the richness of life as persons made in the image of God.” Therefore, it is the responsibility of Christians to be good stewards of the earth and protect these lands. To read the entire article, click here.

12 Days of Christmas Recycling

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12 Days of Christmas Recycling is an article from Evangelical Environmental Network about all the “stuff” that accumulates over Christmas. December is the highest month for landfill deposits with household waste increasing by 25% between Thanksgiving and Christmas. An average of 30 million Christmas Trees will end up in landfills and 4 million tons of wrapping paper and gift bags will be used. The article gives 12 ways to “reduce the overuse” and to move the focus of Christmas back to the birth of Jesus. To read more, click here.

If Koalas Were King

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If Koalas Were King is a reading from the New Community Project. It intertwines the creation story of Genesis with a commentary on the role of humans beings as stewards of God’s world. It is meant to be a conversation between two readers. Click here for the full reading.

15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications

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This guide (2016) from Blessed Tomorrow outlines a specific and easy-to-follow process for crafting and delivering a successful climate change message. To download the guide or watch the webinar, click here.

Mental Health and the Changing Climate

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Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance is a guide from Blessed Tomorrow that chronicles the impacts of climate change on American’s health and psychological well-being. It is intended to further inform and empower health and medical professionals, community leaders, and the public. To download the guide or watch the webinar click here.

Let’s Talk Faith and Climate

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Let’s Talk Faith and Climate: Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders is a resource from Blessed Tomorrow. It provides research-tested messages that are proven to resonate with people of faith, along with tips on how to deepen engagement and position climate action as a moral imperative. To download the guide or watch the webinar, click here.

Let’s Lead on Climate

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Let’s Lead on Climate is a downloadable guide from Blessed Tomorrow that gives examples of how communities around the U.S are successfully engaging in programs that promote climate action. Each success story offers guidance and key recommendations to help take the first steps towards leading on climate. To view or download this guide, click here.

Creation Care: A Story of Three Great Loves

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Creation Care: A Story of Three Great Loves is a video from Blessed Tomorrow and the United Church of Christ. The video illustrates why communities of faith are positioned to advocate for climate solutions and how congregations across the country can join the movement. To watch the video, click here.

Making an Impact Through the Water Heater

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Setting the temperature on your water heater is an easy and efficient way to lower the bill and to save energy. Blessed Tomorrow has provided a guide that describes how to implement this in your congregation and overall tips on how to lower the water heating bill. To read more, click here.