Creation Care
Youth Leadership in Climate Negotiations: LCOY and COP 28
By Coco de Marneffe In October, I had the opportunity to go to Washington DC and attend the UN Climate Change Local Conference of Youth (LCOY), which is an annual event under the banner of YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency. At this event, 150 delegates including myself collaborated to create the U.S. National […]
The Episcopal Church at COP28: A returning delegate’s perspective
by Katie Ruth Remarks given on Monday, November 27th 2023 on the Episcopal Church COP28 Kickoff Call. I was able to serve last year as part of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s delegation to COP27, and it is an honor to return to the delegation again this year. I’ve been busy since last year – sharing […]
Grant highlight: An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice
By the Rev. Rachel Field The groaning of creation has been increasingly audible as we witness (and experience) the ways that climate change is driving ecosystem collapse around the world. As Episcopalians, we believe that our relationship with God’s creation is sacred, and that what we do to “the least of these” is felt in the […]
Introducing Episcopal Church Ecojustice Fellows 2023!
For the first time, a cohort of six young adult Episcopal Ecojustice Fellows have been hired for a five-month fellowship, supported by the Episcopal Church Task Force on the Care of Creation and Environmental Racism. The fellows were selected through an open application process, and represent six different dioceses from around the Church. Focusing on […]
Blessed Tomorrow Climate Action Resources
Train to be an Episcopal Church Climate Ambassador Strengthen your knowledge about climate change, working toward climate justice, and how to speak with and influence others with confidence and success. This four-hour training, which you can do online and on your own time, is offered to you from The Episcopal Church in partnership with Blessed […]
Rooted and Grounded in Faith: A Report from the Province V and Province IV Creation Care Retreat
by Lella Lowe Over the weekend of May 5-7, 23 people from all over Provinces IV and V of The Episcopal Church gathered at the beautiful Nazareth Retreat Center, south of Louisville, Kentucky, for the “Rooted in Soil and Grounded in Faith” event, offered to Episcopalians who were looking for ways to sustain their ministries […]
Celebrating Earth Month in the Diocese of Northern California
By the Rev. Pamela Dolan The Commission on the Environment for the Diocese of Northern California is encouraging all congregations to mark Earth Day in some way that is appropriate for their community and context. Some will expand that focus by taking part in Interfaith Power and Light’s Faith Climate Action Week, April 14-23. And still others will […]
Earth Day 2023 – Episcopal Church
This year, Earth Day is celebrated on Saturday, April 22nd. Episcopalians are invited to commemorate it on Sunday, April 23rd or any Sunday this spring by praying, preaching, and taking action to care for God’s creation. Share your Story: Episcopal Earth Day 2022: Share your story! What places and people do you want to protect from […]
Creation Care in the ‘Third Act’ of Life
By Mary Jane Cherry Ten days before Christmas 2021, the unexpected occurred in my state: Tornadoes unleashed their fury in far western Kentucky, and a mile-wide EF4 devastated the city of Mayfield. All told, 81 people died that fateful night. Six months later, the state was again traumatized by disaster. On July 28, 2022, historic […]
Ola I Ka Wai – Water Is Life: The Red Hill Crisis Threatens Pristine Water Source
By the Rev. Jenn Latham, in conversation with the Rev. Kaleo Patterson Living in the islands and on Oahu for the last four years has been a transformative experience for me–deepening my faith in our Creator God—as I co-chair the Episcopal Creation Care and Environmental Justice Task Force on Oahu. The ministry of creation care requires […]
