Creation care or environmental stewardship is
important to many faith based groups. It is a common ground for collaboration. On
November 22, 2012 in London, Ontario different faith groups met to plan an
April tree planting event in 2013. A three hour program on April 28, 2-5pm was proposed. Mutual events between different groups are also supported that include food and beverages
and children's activities games and
crafts as well as putting trees into the ground. Faith leaders are beginning to
talk about it. Many are planning to join them. The next planning meeting is Thursday, Jan 31 at 7:00pm in
Committee Room #1 at City Hall
(2nd floor), 300 Dufferin Street. If you wish to attend please RSVP to Julie
Ryan at julie@reforestlondon.ca.
In partnership with the Anglican Church of Canada's Creation Matters
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
Vigil for Planet Earth
Update to those who have signed the "Call to Anglicans in Canada for Vision and Action on the Climate Crisis " (the Anglican Manifesto)
Vigil and service for the Earth, Toronto, January 16
National Aboriginal Bishop Mark MacDonald and environmental author Alanna Mitchell (also a United Church member) will highlight a powerful “Vigil for Planet Earth” taking place on Wednesday, Jan.16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Church of the Holy Trinity, Trinity Square (behind Eaton Centre) . The event will include readings , prayers and an appeal for Canada to develop a strategy to address climate change. It will feature a strong First Nations focus. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome; why not bring a group from your congregation? To learn more contact the Rev. John Hill, john.w.b.hill@sympatico.ca .Here you can download a flyer for this Vigil. Please share word widely of this gathering, and consider attending with others. It's time.
First Nations concerns re proposed federal legislation
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Rainforest Action Network mourns the unexpected loss of our visionary Executive Director Rebecca Tarbotton | Rainforest Action Network
Rainforest Action Network mourns unexpected loss of Visionary Leader
Becky also referred to a seemingly gloomy conversation she once had with me about the failure of environmentalism. She got the point I was trying to make. In her speech, she said, "We need to remember that the work of our time is bigger than climate change. We need to be setting our sights higher and deeper. What we're really talking about, if we're honest with ourselves, is transforming everything about the way we live on this planet.... We don't always know exactly what it is that creates social change. It takes everything from science all the way to faith, and it's that fertile place right in the middle where really exceptional campaigning happens — and that is where I strive to be."
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Becky also referred to a seemingly gloomy conversation she once had with me about the failure of environmentalism. She got the point I was trying to make. In her speech, she said, "We need to remember that the work of our time is bigger than climate change. We need to be setting our sights higher and deeper. What we're really talking about, if we're honest with ourselves, is transforming everything about the way we live on this planet.... We don't always know exactly what it is that creates social change. It takes everything from science all the way to faith, and it's that fertile place right in the middle where really exceptional campaigning happens — and that is where I strive to be."
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tool-kit to help Churches on Earth Day 2013
An on-line tool-kit for helping Faith Communities to be involved on Earth Day 2013 from Earth Day Network. Click link below.
Educate your Faith Community
Educate your Faith Community
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