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2020-07-20T08:28:27-04:00

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When Earth Demands Sabbath: Learning from the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:28 am   By Leah D. Schade

It is uncanny that on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Earth is finally getting its Jubilee Year, its sabbath. The coronavirus is slowing us down, stopping us in our tracks, giving us a chance to make different choices moving forward. Read more

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Birds, Church, and Climate Change: Spotlight on Corina Newsome

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:28 am   By Leah D. Schade

Meet Corina Newsome, a black, millennial, Evangelical, zoologist/biologist whose work focuses on connecting faith, science, climate action, education, and conservation.  Read more

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2020-07-20T08:29:23-04:00

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Climate Issues are Public Health Issues: Spotlight on Dr. Natasha DeJarnett

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:29 am   By Leah D. Schade

Dr. Natasha DeJarnett reflects on climate, public health, and the intersections of race and pollution. “My work informs policy. This means I educate.” Read more

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2020-07-20T08:29:57-04:00

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Race, Faith, and the Climate Movement: Interview with Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr.

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:29 am   By Leah D. Schade

Rev. Lennox Yearwood reflects on the power of faith to address the intersections of race and justice within the climate movement. Read more

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2020-07-20T08:30:26-04:00

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“Green” Black History Month: Spotlight on Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:30 am   By Leah D. Schade

Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, a veteran of both the Civil Rights Movement and the Climate Movement. “It is a God-ordained civil right for everyone to have the benefit of clean water and of air free of pollutants." Read more

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2020-07-20T08:31:02-04:00

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Soil + Breath = Life. Ash Wednesday Reflection

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:31 am   By Leah D. Schade

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey.  It is a time to return to that from which we were made—earth and the breath of God. Read more

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2020-07-20T08:31:32-04:00

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Love Touches Fear: Transfiguration Sunday

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:31 am   By Leah D. Schade

On Transfiguration Sunday, divinity touches humanity.  Transcendence touches immanence.  Love touches fear. Read more

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Matt. 17:1-9, Transfiguration of Jesus, With Dialogical Lens

Last updated on: March 17, 2024 at 11:41 am   By Leah D. Schade

The Transfiguration of Jesus asks us: what kind of church shall we be in the midst of a divisive society pulling us in so many directions? Using a ‘dialogical lens’ to read and interpret this text can offer insight. Read more

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Creation-centered Spiritual Practices Focus Our Lenten Journey

Last updated on: July 20, 2020 at 8:33 am   By Leah D. Schade

For the Beauty of the Earth: A Lenten Devotional has spiritual practices that help us focus our Lenten walk as well as our journey to the cross during Holy Week and even during the 50 days of Easter. Read more

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Churches Can Connect Faith and Creation Care for Lent

Last updated on: February 21, 2020 at 8:50 am   By Leah D. Schade

As we prepare for Lent and Easter, as well as the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the church has a unique and urgent opportunity to connect faith and Creation care.  Read more

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