Perspectives on Economic Justice and Climate Change

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This article on economic justice and climate change offers quotes from economists, theologians, and politicians. Some examples include the World Council of Churches, Pope John Paul II, and Professor Tim Jackson. To view all the quotations, click here.

How Green is your Church?

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How Green is your Church is a questionnaire from Operation Noah that covers how environmentally conscious a church is. It is in check-list form and it’s purpose is to allow congregations to assess their starting point with environmental issues. To view the entire questionnaire, click here.

Bright Now: Towards Fossil Free Churches

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Bright Now: Towards Fossil Free Churches is a campaign from Operation Noah on the necessity for churches to divest from fossil fuel companies. This initiative is based on the belief that the care for God’s creation must extend to the way in which churches invest their funds. The campaign includes a report on the urgency of the issue, a reflective paper on the ethics of fossil fuels, and tools to help divest a church from fossil fuels. To read more, click here.

Caring for our Neighbors Bible Study

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This bible study from Operation Noah discusses caring for our neighbors. It begins by recommending to read Romans 8: 18-21 and Luke 10:25-37 and then goes on to discuss both passages. To read the entire Bible Study, click here.

Climate Change and the Purposes of God: a Call to the Church

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Operation Noah launched Climate Change and the Purposes of God: a Call to the Church in 2012 at the start of the Christian season of Lent. It is a declaration that challenges churches to realize that care and concern about God’s creation is a foundation of the church’s mission. To read the entire document, click here.

Consider the Lilies of the Field

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Consider the Lilies of the Field is a Bible study from Operation Noah. It includes an article about reading Luke’s Gospel and Saving the Planet by May Grey. To read the entire Bible study, click here.

JCAN: Jewish Climate Action Network

JCAN

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JCAN is the Jewish Climate Action Network that aims to mobilize communities to take leadership in climate campaigns through education and reducing carbon footprints. Their mission includes making the Jewish voice on climate change heard, building relationships with environmental and justice leaders, inspiring and mobilizing Jewish communities, and providing informational resources on climate change action. To read more about JCAN, click here.

Creation Renewed and Patient Hope Bible Study

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This bible study is from Operation Noah and is a reflection on Romans 8:18-25.

“Creation, you see, was subjected to pointless futility, not of its own volition, but because of the one who placed it in this subjection, in the hope that creation itself would be freed from its slavery to decay, to enjoy the freedom that comes when God’s children are glorified.” Romans 8:20-21.

To read the entire bible study, click here.

A Meditation on Psalm 8

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A Meditation on Psalm 8 is a Bible study from Operation Noah. It describes the scripture as a song of praise to God the Creator. To read the entire Bible study, click here.

Operation Noah

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Operation Noah is a Christian organization that supports interfaith work on climate change. Their mission is to promote and to develop leadership in response to the climate crisis, support the transition to 100% clean energy, engage Christian communities, and to produce resources to help Christians understand and explore the issues surrounding climate change. To read more, click here.