by The Rev. Steve Keplinger This past June, I had a relationship with an individual who was around when Jesus walked the earth. I have also been with others who …
Creation Care Council Articles
The Birdbath Saint
by The Rev. Dr. John Leech A young man in fancy clothes got off his horse, took his rich apparel and the fine fabrics he was carrying, and sold them …
Giving Thanks and Praise to the Creator
By The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde August in Flagstaff. Days start with blue skies and blazing sun, but the humidity in the air hints at changes to come as the …
Samaritans and Scorpions
by The Rev. Alison Lee The Diocesan Creation Care Council has worked hard this past year to clarify how we convey to the Diocese what we discuss, and more importantly, …
Rethinking Dominion
by The Rev. Canon Pam Hyde I think I was in first grade when I first heard in Sunday school that God gave mankind dominion over the whole Earth. We …
Armageddon and Tipping Points
By David Spence, MD Most people will agree with the following (fortune cookie or horoscope) advice: “Consider a variety of viewpoints and opinions before choosing your own path.” In our …
Wildfires Are on the Rise in Arizona
How to Stay Safe during Disasters and the Dry Heat By Laurel Way Arizona Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator April 20th, 2022 – Over the weekend there have been several reports …
Earth Day Across Arizona
Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd — only nine days away! Honor God’s creation as we turn our focus toward our fragile island home on that day and the days …
New Life in God’s Vineyard
by The Rev. Alison Lee One of my children is studying at the University of Arizona; when he declared his major in Architectural Engineering, I was intrigued – what on …
Stars and Streams
by The Rev. Dr. John Leech Look up and find the north star and know where you are. Watch the moon rise or set and know when you cannot see …
What Did You Do Today?
By Bill Robinson A number of years ago, I had a boss who took a perverse pleasure in giving annual reviews to his employees. After we each provided an accurate, …
The Bishop’s E-Pistle: Caring for Creation: A Youth Perspective
By Nathan Denoyer “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Various When I heard this proverb for the first time, its message …