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2018-04-25T09:03:38-04:00

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Beyond Earth Day: 10 Ideas for Environmental Advocacy and Activism in Your Church

Last updated on: April 25, 2018 at 9:03 am By Leah D. Schade

You’ve held an Earth Day service at your church to honor and celebrate God's Creation. Now it's time to move beyond Earth Day and up your church’s game when it comes to having a robust Creation-care ministry. Here are 10 ideas to move toward advocacy and activism. Read more

2018-04-20T08:18:12-04:00

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Eco-Poetry for Earth Day

Last updated on: April 20, 2018 at 8:18 am By Leah D. Schade

How serendipitous that Earth Month and National Poetry Month occupy April together. Here are some selections of eco-poetry I wrote for Earth day. A pair of haiku, and a longer poem. Read more

2018-04-16T14:34:10-04:00

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A Dozen Bible Passages for Preaching a Creation-Care Sermon

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 2:34 pm By Leah D. Schade

You’d like to preach a sermon about caring for God’s Creation in your congregation. But where to begin? Here are a dozen Bible passages that provide a foundation for preaching and teaching about Earth-care. Read more

Creation-Crisis Preaching

2018-04-09T08:24:28-04:00

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What Do We Do With a Doubting Thomas?

Last updated on: April 9, 2018 at 8:24 am By Leah D. Schade

The story of Doubting Thomas is sometimes used to shame those who struggle with their faith. Let's rethink this approach to those who doubt. This story has even more grace than you might think. Read more

2018-04-06T12:28:52-04:00

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Holy Humor Sunday – Ideas for Celebrating the ‘Easter Laugh’

Last updated on: April 4, 2018 at 8:41 am By Leah D. Schade

What is Holy Humor Sunday? Here are suggestions for your congregation to celebrate God's sense of humor, Jesus' joyous resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit through our laughter. Read more

2018-04-04T06:12:45-04:00

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Easter, April Fools, and God’s Laughter

Last updated on: April 4, 2018 at 6:12 am By Leah D. Schade

Easter, April Fools. Some Christians may chafe at the notion of their holiest of days falling on the same occasion as April Fools Day. But we may want to reconsider, because it is actually more appropriate than you think. Read more

2018-03-31T10:49:03-04:00

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The Stations of the Cross, a City Park, and Justice

Last updated on: March 31, 2018 at 10:49 am By Leah D. Schade

Cold gray rain dripped down our hoods and umbrellas as the gathering of Christians moved from white cross to white cross, singing simple hymns and chants as we went. Over 40 of us had come from different churches and denominations to take part in an Ecumenical Stations of the Cross at Woodland Park near downtown Lexington, Kentucky.* What set this Stations of the Cross apart was its focus on justice issues that affect us globally and locally. Clergy from different... Read more

Stations of the Cross

2018-03-28T12:16:05-04:00

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Three Workshops – Earth, Water, Air: Seeking an Eco-Resurrection

Last updated on: March 28, 2018 at 12:16 pm By Leah D. Schade

Three Workshops – Earth, Water, Air: Seeking an Eco-Resurrection DISCOVER a new perspective for engaging the Bible that deepens and expands your faith. LEARN how we can proclaim justice for God’s Creation in the face of climate change and environmental devastation. BE EQUIPPED with the knowledge and tools you need to make your faith relevant, courageous and creative. BE INSPIRED to make a difference for our planet . . . your community . . . our future. After this millennia-long Good Friday when our planet has... Read more

2018-03-30T05:18:57-04:00

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The Last Rhino, Good Friday, and the Preachers’ Silence

Last updated on: March 30, 2018 at 5:18 am By Leah D. Schade

It was a Tuesday when 'Sudan,' the last male northern white rhino on the planet, died in Kenya on March 20, 2018. But it might as well have been Good Friday, because the extinction of this rhino species is part of an Earth-wide crucifixion. Read more

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