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May 2014
Energy, Faith, and Climate Change
Environmentalist Robert Swann said "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” From science we know the Earth is warming at an unnatural rate and humans are causing that by polluting the atmosphere with greenhouse gases. This human activity is causing loss of life, and the suffering is mainly (at this time) among the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. Climatologist, Jim Hansen has proposed a course of action to protect nature and future generations from…
Find out more »Energy, Faith, and Climate Change
Environmentalist Robert Swann said "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” From science we know the Earth is warming at an unnatural rate and humans are causing that by polluting the atmosphere with greenhouse gases. This human activity is causing loss of life, and the suffering is mainly (at this time) among the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. Climatologist, Jim Hansen has proposed a course of action to protect nature and future generations from…
Find out more »Sunday at Burnt Mill Creek
Church service at 10:30 am followed by a naturalist who will talk about the Burnt Mill Creek in the context of the development of New Hanover County. The talk will continue north along the creek on the lookout for animals and plants of note including egrets, herons, turtles and fish. Governmental and private efforts to clean up the creek will be described in an effort to educate residents attending to assist with ongoing efforts. The meal following will be picnic…
Find out more »Sunday at Burnt Mill Creek
Church service at 10:30 am followed by a naturalist who will talk about the Burnt Mill Creek in the context of the development of New Hanover County. The talk will continue north along the creek on the lookout for animals and plants of note including egrets, herons, turtles and fish. Governmental and private efforts to clean up the creek will be described in an effort to educate residents attending to assist with ongoing efforts. The meal following will be picnic…
Find out more »October 2014
Protected: God Is Great, God Is Green: The Bible and Ecology
Rev. Dr. Clint McCann, Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Eden Theological Seminary, will be preaching during the Sunday morning worship service at Peace United Church of Christ, 2714 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403 He is also speaking Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2014, as part of the Mel & Pat Palmer Lecture Series. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Protected: God Is Great, God Is Green: The Bible and Ecology
Rev. Dr. Clint McCann, Evangelical Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Eden Theological Seminary, will be preaching during the Sunday morning worship service at Peace United Church of Christ, 2714 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403 He is also speaking Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2014, as part of the Mel & Pat Palmer Lecture Series. Click here for more information.
Find out more »February 2015
2015 National Preach-In on Global Warming
Starting this Valentine’s Day, join with North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light and thousands of other faith communities in proclaiming you and your congregation’s love for God’s creation through the 5th annual Preach-In on Global Warming. Global warming is getting worse; last year was officially the hottest year on record. That’s why we want to fill 2015 with our prayers, preaching, and action to help fight global warming and protect creation. Taking part in the Preach-In is a great way…
Find out more »2015 National Preach-In on Global Warming
Starting this Valentine’s Day, join with North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light and thousands of other faith communities in proclaiming you and your congregation’s love for God’s creation through the 5th annual Preach-In on Global Warming. Global warming is getting worse; last year was officially the hottest year on record. That’s why we want to fill 2015 with our prayers, preaching, and action to help fight global warming and protect creation. Taking part in the Preach-In is a great way…
Find out more »Global Divestment Day
From our friends at GreenFaith: More than anything else, fossil fuel divestment has re-energized the movement for action on climate change. It’s time to celebrate that! Global Divestment Day is taking place on Feb. 13-14. Over that weekend, we invite your faith community to explore the topic of divestment – in a sermon, a discussion group, a religious education class, or in other ways. Resources for Global Divestment Day. Talking about divestment is the best way we know to get people…
Find out more »Global Divestment Day
From our friends at GreenFaith: More than anything else, fossil fuel divestment has re-energized the movement for action on climate change. It’s time to celebrate that! Global Divestment Day is taking place on Feb. 13-14. Over that weekend, we invite your faith community to explore the topic of divestment – in a sermon, a discussion group, a religious education class, or in other ways. Resources for Global Divestment Day. Talking about divestment is the best way we know to get people…
Find out more »Preach-In on Climate Change – Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
On Sunday, February 15, Church of the Nativity in Raleigh will participate in the National Interfaith Power & Light Preach-In on Climate Change. The worship services will include music, liturgy, and a sermon with Creation Care themes. During Adult Formation at both the 9 and 10 am sessions, Carl Sigel will present a talk entitled Sacred Foodscapes: Food, Faith, and Climate Change. Our entry point for this presentation will be to first explore the current condition of the Earth’s biosphere…
Find out more »Preach-In on Climate Change – Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
On Sunday, February 15, Church of the Nativity in Raleigh will participate in the National Interfaith Power & Light Preach-In on Climate Change. The worship services will include music, liturgy, and a sermon with Creation Care themes. During Adult Formation at both the 9 and 10 am sessions, Carl Sigel will present a talk entitled Sacred Foodscapes: Food, Faith, and Climate Change. Our entry point for this presentation will be to first explore the current condition of the Earth’s biosphere…
Find out more »Preach-In on Global Warming – Professor of Old Testament to Speak at United Church of Chapel Hill
On Sunday, February 15, United Church of Christ in Chapel Hill will welcome guest preacher and teacher Trisha Tull to their pulpit and Adult Forum. Trisha is a "retired" (she's very active) Professor of Old Testament. She's written a number of books on the Old Testament. Her most recent book is titled, "Inhabiting Eden: Christians, The Bible and The Ecological Crisis." She left teaching at the seminary to devote herself to environmental work. She is very involved in the Hoosier Interfaith Power and…
Find out more »Preach-In on Global Warming – Professor of Old Testament to Speak at United Church of Chapel Hill
On Sunday, February 15, United Church of Christ in Chapel Hill will welcome guest preacher and teacher Trisha Tull to their pulpit and Adult Forum. Trisha is a "retired" (she's very active) Professor of Old Testament. She's written a number of books on the Old Testament. Her most recent book is titled, "Inhabiting Eden: Christians, The Bible and The Ecological Crisis." She left teaching at the seminary to devote herself to environmental work. She is very involved in the Hoosier Interfaith Power and…
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