Creation Justice Ministries, Washington D.C., DC Videos

Even though extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard, we do not treat heat waves with the same caution as other disasters. At Creation Justice Ministries’ recent North Carolina Pastoral Care for Climate retreat, Valerie Sabol presents about how naming heat waves can elevate their importance. profsabol #extremeheat #overheat #naturaldisaaters #weatherhazards

This week’s Scripture Sunday blog is live! Head to creationjustice.org/blog to read the full blog. #ocean #christianity #theology #environmentaljustice #climatechange #climatecare

Two weeks ago, Creation Justice Ministries had our Pastoral Care for Climate retreat. Watch this reel to get an inside look at the activities, presentations, and experiences during these empowering three days.

🌿Do you feel a connection to God in our national parks? Embark on a spiritual journey this summer! 🏞️ Join us for a transformative exploration of the sacred within our national parks. 🌄 Dive deep into the soul-stirring connections we share with creation in this unique 4-session online program. Don’t miss our live kickoff event on May 7th with Beth Norcross and Avery Davis Lamb! Head to: bit.ly/NationalParks2024 to learn more. #climatechange #environmentaljustice #christian #creation #nationalparks

Last week, Creation Justice Ministries’ Avery Davis Lamb gave a sermon at Wayside Church in Erie, PA. The full service can be viewed on YouTube! #earthday #churchservice #sunday #plastics #interconnectivity #plasticpollution #plasticjesus

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate this sacred day, Creation Justice Ministries staff are sharing a prayer for the earth. Feel free to listen and reflect during this Earth Day! #earthday #creation #creationcare

Join our Co-Executive Director, Karyn, for day 2 of the Our Ocean Conference in Greece! #creationcare #creationjustice #oceanwork #oceanlife #environmentaljustice

Join our Co-Executive Director for a day at the Our Ocean Conference in Greece! #creationjustice #oceanlife #environmentaljustice

The Tower of Babel is one of the first Biblical texts that warns us about the potential dangers of technological advancements. In Genesis, the Babylonians wanted to prove their greatness and establish a reputation through material things, similar to how we do today with plastics. However, just like with the Tower of Babel, putting our faith in technological advancements is misguided, and Rev. Caleb Cray Haynes reminds us to allow God to help us change course. #plastics #singleuseplastic #plastic #plasticpollution #earthdaysunday #genesis

Toxic plastics are everywhere, and faith communities are in a perfect position to help. Download Plastic Jesus at http://creationjustice.org/plasticjesus for educational and worship resources to guide your faith community through the single-use plastic crisis. #plastic #plasticpollution #resource #earthday

Have you heard of the story of the Golden Calf? Today, we encounter many false idols, one of which is single-use plastics. Watch this reel to learn more about our misguided dependence on plastic, and check out Creation Justice Ministries’ Earth Day Sunday resource, Plastic Jesus, for additional resources. #plastic #christian #environment #resources #goldencalf #idols

Use this caption: What if Lent isn’t just about giving things up? This #Lent, we invite you to think about fasting a bit differently. What if Lent isn’t just about giving things up? For more information about this subject, you can watch episode 10 of The Green Lectionary Podcast, “A Fast for Justice,” anywhere you stream podcasts! Find more resources on Lent at http://creationjustice.org/lent #creation #fasting

Avery is continuing our series on the Fifth National Climate Assessment by talking about Mitigation! #climate #environment

We are continuing our commentary on the 5th Annual Climate Assessment. Today, we are joined by Helen, our Policy Advocate, to talk about a few highlights from the land chapter. Be sure to follow to hear more commentary on this year’s climate assessment! To ready more about the report head to nca2023.globalchange.gov/downloads/ #climatechange #climateassessment #2024 #climateawareness

What does the Earth need? Our policy advocate, Helen, gives her commentary on what the Earth needs.

Have you read the Laudate Deum released by Pope Francis earlier this month? Here are a few highlights we took away from it.

Creation Justice Ministries 40th Anniversary Celebration
For 40 years, Creation Justice Ministries has acted on the Christian vocation to seek justice for God’s planet and people. A leading faith voice representing denominations across Christian traditions, Creation Justice Ministries has long inspired and equipped people across the country to protect, restore, and rightly share God’s creation. To celebrate our significant 40th anniversary milestone, we invite you to a Service of Celebration with a joyful reception to follow. We will tell our story with past and present leaders of Creation Justice Ministries; identify hope for the present moment; and inspire the world for the work to come with music, prayer, and fellowship. Come celebrate with us!

Action Alert! Have you heard about the first Indigenous led National Marine Sanctuary? Check out this video to learn how you can support the the first tribally nominated marine sanctuary today!

Nurturing Young Hearts for a Restored Creation: Insights from authors Amy Houts and Betsy Painter
Join us for an enlightening and inspiring webinar hosted by Creation Justice Ministries, featuring a captivating conversation between children's book authors Amy Houts and Betsy Painter. In this engaging dialogue, Amy and Betsy will delve into the intersection of faith, creation justice, and the power of children's literature to shape young hearts and minds. Amy Houts, the author of "God's Earth is Something to Fight For," and Betsy Painter, the author of "All of Creation: Understanding God's Planet and How We Can Help," both share a deep commitment to instilling care for God's creation in children. They believe that young hearts hold the potential to become powerful advocates for our planet. During this webinar, Amy and Betsy will discuss the pressing challenges our planet faces and the role that children's literature can play in combating climate change and other creation crises. Drawing from their respective books, they will explore how faith and scripture can guide us in navigating the challenges of our moment. Through their rich storytelling and insightful perspectives, Amy and Betsy will ignite a sense of hope and purpose in participants, showcasing practical ways to care for God's creation. Whether you are a parent, educator, or community leader, this webinar promises to equip you with valuable insights and actionable steps to empower children as lovers and carers of God's creation.

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