LISTENING
TO THE EARTH
An Environmental Audit
For Benedictine Communities
by
Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania
at Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth Force
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CREATION CARECREATION CARECREATION CARECREATION CARE
Newsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the Environment
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CREATION CARECREATION CARECREATION CARECREATION CARE Newsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the EnvironmentNewsletter for the Bishop’s Committee for the Environment And the EcoAnd the EcoAnd the EcoAnd the Eco----Justice Group of Saint Mark’s CathedralJustice Group of Saint Mark’s CathedralJustice Group of Saint Mark’s CathedralJustice Group of Saint Mark’s Cathedral Special Interest Articles: • A greener convention: page one • A call to action by the Concerned Bishops; written at the Lambeth Conference, pages 2 to 4. • Organic community gardening at Saint Luke’s Sequim, page 5 • Advocacy in times of change, page 6 • Saint John’s Snohomish Earth Stewards Page 7 and 8 • A personal account of earth care page 9 • Upcoming events, pages 9 and 10 DIOCESAN CONVENTIONDIOCESAN CONVENTIONDIOCESAN CONVENTIONDIOCESAN CONVENTION – November 15th and 16th It’s that time of year again
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The economics of failure
The real cost of ‘free’ trade for poor countries
A Christian Aid briefing paper
June 2005
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Resources Compiled by the Alliance for Sustainability, Sean Gosiewski,.
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Greening Your Congregation – 40 ideas
Green Building, Grounds and Operations Ideas for Congregations
Lighting
1.
Form MN Energy Challenge Team!
www.
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Resources Compiled by the Alliance for Sustainability, Sean Gosiewski,. 612-331-1099 x 1 sean@afors. org , www. afors. org , p. 1 Greening Your Congregation – 40 ideas Green Building, Grounds and Operations Ideas for Congregations Lighting 1. Form MN Energy Challenge Team! www. mnenergychallenge. org 2. Sign up for a Free Lighting Audit with the One-Stop Efficiency Shop to have a complete assessment of where your congregation can save money and energy with more efficient lighting, specific recommendations, referrals to contractors, low cost financing and follow up inspections. Most congregations can pay for the improvements with 1 year’s worth of energy savings. call Kristen Funk 612-3353487. kfunk@mncee. org or Erik J. Ennen, 612-335-5823 eebnen@mncee. org Web site. www. mncee. org/oses. htm 3. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Bulk purchase of of Energy Star CFLs available at Whole Energy & Hardware Rick Parris, 952-448-7488 www. wholeenergyandhardw
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Arizona Interfaith Power & Light
Individual Commitment Statement
Arizona Interfaith Power & Light members and friends seek to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global
climate change through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy....
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Arizona Interfaith Power & Light Individual Commitment Statement Arizona Interfaith Power & Light members and friends seek to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global climate change through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. This united interfaith outreach is intended to protect the earth’s ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all. For more information, please visit: http://www. azipl. org INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT STATEMENT As an individual member of my faith and/or faith community, I commit to support the objectives of Arizona Interfaith Power & Light by 1) encouraging my faith community to become a participating member, and, 2) personally committing to one or more of the following: Attend ongoing educational offerings of my faith community regarding renewable energy and the environmental ste
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Resolution passed in November 2005
117th
Convention of the Diocese of Oregon
Environment: Stewardship of Water
WHEREAS: Clean water is essential to the life and health of all species, including
ourselves, and the waters of life are also the waters of baptism; and
WHEREAS: We have learned that all water that falls on our roofs, gardens...
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Resolution passed in November 2005 117th Convention of the Diocese of Oregon Environment: Stewardship of Water WHEREAS: Clean water is essential to the life and health of all species, including ourselves, and the waters of life are also the waters of baptism; and WHEREAS: We have learned that all water that falls on our roofs, gardens and parking lots eventually flows into the rivers and streams and needs to be clean and unpolluted; and WHEREAS: General Convention of 2003 passed 2 resolutions regarding the stewardship of water, one (C026) urging us to ³initiate a plan in the next triennium for the management of Church buildings and grounds that phases out the use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals to control pests and institutes the use of alternatives, recognizing that children are the population most susceptible to toxins", and (D046) urging ³dioceses, congregations, and members to regard water resources as precious, and to recognize that the right use of water is an explicit me
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Food Sovereignty for All
Overhauling the Food System
with Faith-Based Initiatives
AHandbook
Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership
A Project of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
and its Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns
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Our Most Important Task?
How Economics and Ecology Are Intertwined
By Michael Schut
We all have our passions.
Thank God for that.
The
embers of social change smolder, kindled by such
passion.
Periodically the embers explode, spreading like
wildfire, fueled by that same passion.
What is our passion, our most important task? How...
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Our Most Important Task? How Economics and Ecology Are Intertwined By Michael Schut We all have our passions. Thank God for that. The embers of social change smolder, kindled by such passion. Periodically the embers explode, spreading like wildfire, fueled by that same passion. What is our passion, our most important task? How would you answer that question? Bringing economics home I would say that task is to once again nestle our economic system within Earth’s cycles, Earth’s economy, recognizing that everything we have, everything that feeds our economy, comes from God s creation. In a way "nestle" is too gentle a word -- wrestle comes to mind. Now, at the first mention of "economy" or "economics," some of us freeze as if caught in the headlights of an oncoming truck. Economics, at its most basic, simply concerns itself with who gets what and how we manage and share the gifts of Earth. As it is, our economy sees itself as separate from, rather than fully dependent upon, Earth
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Conjunto de herramientas para Campañas
sobre el Cambio ClimátiCo
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Interfaith Power & Light
Campaign
The Regeneration Project
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How to Protect our Rivers and Streams
Suggestions for Churches and Homeowners
Avoid using chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
Preserve established trees and shrubs - they soak up rainwater.
Plant trees and shrubs that filter pollutants and reduce runoff.
Use non-toxic alternatives to home cleaning chemicals.
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How to Protect our Rivers and Streams Suggestions for Churches and Homeowners Avoid using chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Preserve established trees and shrubs - they soak up rainwater. Plant trees and shrubs that filter pollutants and reduce runoff. Use non-toxic alternatives to home cleaning chemicals. Don¹t cut your grass too short. Recycle used motor oil. Do not dump paints or solvents - take them to a hazardous waste facility. Sweep driveways and patios instead of hosing them off. Learn about eco-roofs and bioswales. Plant native plants that require little fertilizer or extra water. Use an electric or push mower on your lawn. Use compost and mulch in your garden to preserve moisture. Use non-phosphate soap to wash your car. Don¹t dump trash or spill fuel from your boat. Kill English ivy. Help on a streambank restoration project.
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BLOWING
THE
WHISTLE
TIME’S UP FOR FINANCIAL SECRECY
A Christian Aid report
May 2010
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RESOLUTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION
Arizona Regional Assembly
October 22 & 23, 2010
Background: This resolution is based on the Sense-of-The-Assembly Statement on
Global Climate Change (No.
0921) which was adopted by the General Assembly of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, meeting in...
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RESOLUTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION Arizona Regional Assembly October 22 & 23, 2010 Background: This resolution is based on the Sense-of-The-Assembly Statement on Global Climate Change (No. 0921) which was adopted by the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana July 29, 2009-August 2, 2009. The Statement was informed by the set of principles developed by the National Council of Churches in 2008 which outline those elements we need to address if we are to mitigate the worst-case scenarios of global climate change. Beginning in early February 2007 and nearly monthly since, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, representing 95% consensus among 2,500 scientists, has issued sobering reports, with recommendations that the burning of fossil fuels and other human activities are driving climate change. With the near unanimity among scientists about the causes of worldwide climate change, it
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Simple Sustainable Steps
• Promote worship services dedicated to the
moral obligation for creation’s care, including
Earth Day services.
• Recycle materials used on the church
property.
• Form a group in your congregation to
advance environmental awareness and
sustainable practices.
Join the Sustainable
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Simple Sustainable Steps • Promote worship services dedicated to the moral obligation for creation’s care, including Earth Day services. • Recycle materials used on the church property. • Form a group in your congregation to advance environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Join the Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition. • Discourage disposables and encourage members to use durable tableware such as plates, metal utensils, and mugs. • Offer environmental education programs for children, youth, and adults. • Involve youth of the church in environmental actions and programs. • Conserve energy: o Conduct an energy audit to enable energy efficiency and conservation. o Encourage members to reduce energy usage resulting in economic savings. o Consider renewable energy sources such as solar power. • Purchase responsibly. Buy recycled paper products and non-toxic chemical cleaners. • Support fair trade and sustainable farming practices by buying, serving, or selling fair trade c
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Prayer for the Environmental Commission
of the Diocese of Oregon
O Holy God, you who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns the darkness into light,
who summons the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the earth;
we gather in your presence to consider the work you have given us;
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Prayer for the Environmental Commission of the Diocese of Oregon O Holy God, you who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns the darkness into light, who summons the waters of the sea and pours them out upon the earth; we gather in your presence to consider the work you have given us; To inspire the people of this Diocese to recognize your hand in all of Creation; To educate our people about how to be good stewards of the land, air, and water; To model ministry that incorporates protection, preservation, and sustainable use of your Creation; Hear our anxiety about the increasing damage to the earth¹s systems, and our grief over lost habitats and species; We seek your guidance as we consider the issues and this work, that we might be effective and wise in all that we do, delighting in and honoring one another¹s skills and gifts, as we seek justice and well-being for all, to the Honor and Glory of your Name. Amen Mission Statement: The Environmental Commission of the Diocese of Oregon Th
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Earth Care Congregations
A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches
Summary
Earth Care Congregations are congregations that have committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and
accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories:
worship, education, facilities, and outreach.
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1 Earth Care Congregations A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches Summary Earth Care Congregations are congregations that have committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories: worship, education, facilities, and outreach. Congregations earning 25 points in each of the four categories will be certified as Earth Care Congregations and receive various honors. Congregation members will also be invited to participate as individuals by completing similar actions in their homes. A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches provides congregations with worksheets, resources, and instructions for becoming an Earth Care Congregation. The four categories of actions in the “Earth Care Pledge” were used as a guide for developing “Earth Care Congregations: A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches. ” Background In 1990 the 202nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A. ) adopted Restoring Creation for
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WATER and SPIRIT
A BIBLIOGRAPHY
Aguilar, George W.
, Sr.
When the River Ran Wild! Indian Traditions on the MidColumbia and the Warm Springs Reservation.
2005, Oregon Historical Society
Press.
A personal memoir and tribal history of the Eastern Chinookans, who lived and
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WATER and SPIRIT A BIBLIOGRAPHY Aguilar, George W. , Sr. When the River Ran Wild! Indian Traditions on the MidColumbia and the Warm Springs Reservation. 2005, Oregon Historical Society Press. A personal memoir and tribal history of the Eastern Chinookans, who lived and worked for centuries connected to the rhythms and resources of the great fishing grounds of the Columbia River. Aguilar helps us know what the River People have lost over the decades, but he also gives testimony to what has been conserved and enlivened by a people who love the land and who honor tradition and those who came before. Duncan, David J. My Story as Told by Water: confessions, Druidic rants, reflections, bird-watchings, fish-stalkings, visions, songs and prayers refracting light, from living rivers, in the age of the industrial dark. 2001, Sierra Club Books. Duncan braids his contemplative, activist and rhapsodic voices together into an irresistibly distinctive whole, speaking with a power and urgency
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