The following tells of a potent (but virtually unknown) climate change that began and ended in a 300-year timeframe. At first, it benefitted the people and led to population growth and stability. But when it changed again at the end of that period, the two largest American civilizations north of Mexico had ceased to exist.
We are called to be caretakers of the gift of God’s creation. As we take time this month to reflect on God’s creation, it’s easy to dwell on the negative impacts that are taking place and lose sight of the forest for the trees. However, here in Arizona, congregations and ministries are taking action now to help reduce the problems around climate change and our environment. Here are just some of the ways.
parishes throughout Arizona can use this resource to celebrate God’s creation during this season which starts on September 1st and ends on October 4th, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. The theme for 2024 is To Hope and Act with Creation.
The term “seed sovereignty” is virtually unknown in North America. Yet the term is very well-known and, in fact, has become a political rallying cry among Hispanic farming communities and Native American peoples of the Rocky Mountain West, on a par with the term “social justice.”
Four years ago, at the 61st Arizona Diocesan Convention, The Council for Creation Care submitted a water conservation resolution that was unanimously approved in both orders. As the resolution stated, congregations were offered the option to take actions that include one or more of the following:
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the …
How Do You Help Someone Care About the Environment? by John Wennes, Creation Care Council Member Ethos – the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its …
by Bill Robertson, Creation Care Council Chair As an artist, an iconographer, and farmer, it has always bothered me that most artistic images of St. Francis of Assisi depict him …
An important creation care opportunity is just around the corner, and Arizona Episcopal Churches will lead the way. On October 4 the church honors St. Francis of Assisi, the patron …
By Thomas Blum Here in the Phoenix area, we just recently had a record run of thirty-one consecutive days with temperatures above 110°; many days over 115°. There can be …