Monday, August 19, 2013

Sign up for the Bees

Reduce the risk for the destruction of bees and sign a petition.
To: 
Premier Kathleen Wynne 
I am asking you to immediately ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in Ontario.

Last year, extensive losses of honey bees and other pollinators associated with the application of these toxic pesticides to field crops in Ontario were documented by Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency. Continued high rates of bee kills have been observed and reported this spring as well.

The...

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God's creation?



The Fifth Mark of Mission, to safeguard the integrity of creation, sustaining and renewing the life of the earth, has been established in the Baptismal Covenant. It's addition to the Alternatives Services Baptismal rite shows the importance that this promise is to the life of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Follow link for:

Bishop Terry's Letter and the General Synod Motion 

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Pray for Water Justice with the Anglican Environmental Network

allAfrica.com: Creation Time Provides Opportunity to Pray for Water Justice:

Creation Time in 2013, from September 1 to the Feast of St Francis on October 4, is a time when we pray for the preservation of Creation, and give ourselves to sustainable lifestyles. 

"The Anglican Communion Environmental Network (ACEN) has compiled a collection of liturgical resources from around the globe to help churches prepare and think about the issues involved. These include an order of service for Creation Time prepared by the Student Christian Movement India."
Resources can be found at the links below:

ACEN 2013 Season of Creation Resources

World Council of Churches Resources for Time for Creation