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  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Mussie Hailu

    Ambassador Mussie Hailu, Director of Global Partnerships of the United Religions Initiative, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message to care for Earth as we would like to be cared for in return. He calls for us to recognize how Mother Earth has sustained us and that we should treat all living things with compassion.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie

    His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle- Selassie, President Crown Council of Ethiopia, appears on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a wish that Earth Day 2020 is filled with peace and love and solidarity to make the Earth a better place.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Rabbi Gabriel Hagai

    Rabbi Gabriel Hagai, faculty member of the Catholic University of Paris, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel and encourages bringing peace, consciousness, and solidarity to Earth Day. His message highlights the importance of clean water and how water is more important to people than oil and gas, and with a lack of clean water human beings and nature suffer. He prays for change and peace on Earth.

  • Laudato Si': Activities with Children for a Better World

    This resource outlines activities to teach children the concepts discussed in Pope Francis's encyclical letter Laudato si'. Activity topics include: Water; Endangered Species; Recycling; Consumerism; Build a World to Give to Our Children; Dignity of All Human People; and Gratitude. An excellent resource for educators!

  • Quotable Quotes from Laudato Si'

    A brief outline of Laudato Si' with a list of important quotes from the encyclical letter. Includes Guiding Questions to help lead discussion and learning. An excellent resource for educators!

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Haji Syed Salman Chishty

    Haji Syed Salman Chishty, chairman of the Chishty Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a greeting of peace to the human family,. He prays over Earth Day for noble intentions and heart to heart connections between people and unconditional love. He hopes that we bring unconditional love to our every day lives and the people we serve.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ambassador Anil Trigunayat

    Ambassador Anil Trigunayat, of the Vivekananda International Foundation, speaks on the Parliament of the World Religions' Youtube channel with a message about Earth Day. He believes that everything is connected and that we must work together to preserve the Earth.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham

    Ven. Dr. Doojai, Mr. Taxation, & Mr. Phrakrusuwanphothidvaratham speak on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with a message of thanks to those who are doing their part to save the planet. They are actively mobilizing and working for the betterment of the planet and appreciate those who are doing their part as well.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Grand Master Hun Yuan

    Grand Master Hun Yuan, from the Hsien Fo Temple, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions Youtube channel about the importance of including the Earth's environment in education. Because of the values we place on the economy and technology, the environment is in danger. We should be rethinking how we treat it and what we can be doing to help the planet. He says that the best thing about religion is love and peace, and it is the answer to preserving the world.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi

    His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of he Al Ihsan Charity Association, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel with words from the Qur'an for Earth Day. He closes his message by saying that we are responsible for the Earth, and that it belongs to the Creator, not just to us.

  • Earth Day 2020 Climate Prayer- Tawfiq Halabi

    Tawfiq Halabai, Head of the Union of Druze Imams at the Ministry of Interior in the State of Israel, speaks on the Parliament of the World's Religions' Youtube channel, and expresses love and respect for all people practicing different religions as they gather for Earth Day. He advocates for peace and love for the Earth and all people and animals in it.

  • Affluenza Documentary (1997)

    A one-hour PBS documentary which analogizes materialism and consumption to an epidemic. The term 'affluenza' is a combination of 'affluence' and 'influenza.' This an educational and socially critical piece that discusses the harmful affects of overconsumption, and provides ways to 'treat' it.

  • Resources for Affluenza

    This is a PBS website dedicated to providing information and resources on overconsumption. It also provides a quiz to asses your consumption quotient, and tips for reducing consumptive behaviors. Lastly, this website has a Teacher's Guide for grades 5-12. This was created in relation to the PBS documentary, Affluenza.

  • Zero Net Energy Grants

    The Mennonite Creation Care Network published information on how a Mennonite Church congregation can qualify and get approved for a grant from the Pam De Young Net Zero Energy Fund. The grant would allow congregations to install solar panels, car charging stations, or other sustainable improvements. Any Mennonite Church USA congregations willing to become more sustainable are eligible for the grant.

  • Mennonite Creation Care Network

    The Mennonite Creation Care Network is a Christian organization that seeks to give resources to the Mennonite community that would help it with caring for creation. The network wants to educate congregations and restore the Earth through creating greener churches. Resources for creating a more sustainable life at church and outside of it can be accessed on their website. The Mennonite Creation Care seeks to improve the community and incorporate environmental values into every day life.

  • Caring for Climate: Beyond Denial and Despair

    "Caring for Climate: Beyond Denial and Despair " was a webinar held by the Mennonite Church USA that addresses climate change in association with the Center for Sustainable Solutions. The church recognizes that many people are still in denial about climate change, but that guidance from the ministry may be able to help raise awareness. The webinar has statements from environmental leaders, teachers, and pastors.

  • Greening Your Church

    "A Practical Guide to Creation Care Ministry for Parishes, Dioceses and Religious Communities," as this book's subtitle reads, author Norman Lévesque identifies and outlines strategies to creating environmentally friendly congregations. In 104 pages, learn about the theology of creation care ministry and how to green-ify your community to reduce impacts on God's creation. ISBN: 9782896466368

  • Simpler Living, Compassionate Life

    Simpler Living, Compassionate Life features essays by Cecile Andrews, Henri Nouwen, Frederick Buechner, and many more authors. This collection touches on a variety of topics surrounding humanity’s relationship to our earthly home. In addition to the essays, the book includes 70 pages of additional material to help guide communities as they naviagate this book, making it a wonderful choice for book groups.

  • Engaged Organizations: Lakeside Chautauqua

    Lakeside Chautauqua is a community in Ottawa County, Ohio that borders on part of the Chautauqua Trail along Lake Erie. This organization is dedicated to preserving Lakeside's heritage since it's inception in 1873. While fostering Christian values, Lakeside provides opportunities for various intellectual, physical, and cultural experiences. Also included are sub-organizations that, among other things, are dedicated to knowledge of the environment, sailing, wooden boats, and tennis. The Lakeside Environmental Stewardship Society (LESS) is a group that coordinates educational programs and field trips to raise environmental awareness. These community group leaders hope to increase awareness of the environment for Lakeside Chautauqua guests and residents, as well as foster increased environmental activism as people return to their homes after their visit.

  • Bellwether Farm

    The Bellwether Farm is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio in Wakeman, Ohio. The Farm promotes sustainable and organic agricultural practices and is also a place of worship and prayer. Bellwether Farm holds retreats for individuals and groups in and outside of the Episcopal Diocese who want to further their faith and appreciation of the Earth. There are also day and summer camp programs as well as a book club to get involved in. This statement is from their website:

    "Grounded in an ecological spirituality, we at Bellwether Farm seek to care for Earth, welcome guests and make decisions which reflect an on-going awareness of both our responsibility and our joy in living in harmony with all that is. We study, pray, live in community and work within a framework that strives to honor the sacred dimension of creation".

  • "Clean and Affordable Water for All"

    The Michigan Catholic Conference, in their "Focus" magazine, published an article titled "Clean and Affordable Water for All" to raise awareness of the water crisis in Michigan and worldwide. PFAs and the health effects of drinking dirty water are discussed, emphasizing the importance of bringing everybody clean water. The article has information on the problems around affordability and accessibility of water in Michigan and closes with a prayer over water from Reverend Canon Paul Robertson

  • "In Africa's Great Lakes Region, the Church is Growing—and so is Climate Conflict"

    Philip Jenkins created the article, "In Africa's Great Lakes Region, the Church is Growing—and so is Climate Conflict", in the Christian Century. The article discusses the impacts of climate change on the Great Lakes region of central and eastern Africa. Many communities are reliant on water sources, causing great concern for the effects of climate change on bodies of water. (A subscription to the Christian Century is required to access the full article)

  • Faith and the Common Good

    Faith and the Common Good is an interfaith network that has the mission to protect the environment through community service. They host a variety of programs and events for local communities to get involved in, such as "Greening Sacred Spaces". On their website, they have information for "greening" your church and sustaining a small carbon footprint. They are also involved with the annual "Great Lakes Water Walk". They work with over 800 faith communities from 20 different spiritual backgrounds based in Canada.

  • Great Lakes Water Walk

    The Great Lakes Water Walk was an event held in September 2017 that invited people to walk with Indigenous elders along the Toronto Great Lakes waterfront. The event promoted caring for the environment in a spiritual light and honoring the Earth. The ceremony improves people's relationship with the water and honors the Indigenous tradition of water walking.

  • The Sacred Water Circle Gathering

    The Sacred Water Circle Gathering in 2014 was inspired by Indigenous teachings and spiritual leadership, and sought to connect people to the Earth and water through knowledge and awareness. The gathering included dance, song, and film showings during a Ceremony of Arts presentation. From the Faith and the Common Good website;

    "It was an exceptional highlight of the Gathering to hear young Anishinaabeg voices; something we plan to do lot more of as a community moving forward in action to protect sacred water for future generations".