Climate Change Is Real… In Many Ways… In Different Places… At The Same Time… As We All Exist. Today I picked these peppers due to early freezing temperatures in North Carolina. Although each pepper could’ve lived longer on the vine if the weather wasn’t so dangerous… I was mindful with each pluck that all food is a blessing… I wished I could be sharing with all those desperate for food in the Philippines. I’m aware there is no ecological way to transport food to faraway places… My intention is in the name of the poor, the hungry, those in need… For all […]
Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Raleigh
Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Raleigh 8849 Ray Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 Contact: Carl Sigel, cwsigel@aol.com The Environmental Stewardship group at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Raleigh has a mission to bring Creation Care from the periphery of our parish life to a more central position. This objective is in harmony with The Episcopal House of Bishops Pastoral Teaching on the environment issued in September 2011 which states we have an ecological crisis, and “Christians cannot be indifferent to global warming, pollution, natural resource depletion, species extinctions, and habitat destruction, all of which threaten life on our planet.” Many of […]
Central United Methodist Church, Charlotte
6030 Albemarle Road | Charlotte, NC 28212 Contact: Karen Carpenter, thecarps3@yahoo.com In 2011, Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) Charlotte was one of four churches in the nation to win Interfaith Power & Light’s “Cool Congregations Challenge,” awarding effort by faith-based congregations to address global warming at the grass-roots level. The $1,000 award recognized Central in the category of sustainable grounds and water conservation. Demonstrating ways to reduce its carbon footprint and inspire its members and others in the community, Central started a community garden last spring with 24 plots, including some raised beds. To preserve water and enrich soil, volunteers […]
Saint Francis of Assisi, Raleigh
Saint Francis of Assisi, Raleigh 11401 Leesville Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 Contact: Bill Rhoades, wrhodes1@mac.com We are a Franciscan community in North Raleigh that is inspired by our patron, St. Francis, who lived simply and had a special connection with all of creation. About three years ago, our community re-invigorated our efforts to become a more sustainable living community through starting a new ministry, Franciscan Care of Creation (FCC). As our community proceeded with plans to build additional buildings, the FCC participated with the Building Committee to incorporate many energy-saving measures. As a result an expanded pre-school, a new activity/community center, […]
