May 2013
Sacred Foodscapes: Faith & Ecology Forum
According to renowned eco-theologian Thomas Berry, foremost biologists of our time believe that the natural world is in decline. That does not bode well for your children and our grandchildren for sure. Beginning on Sunday, May 26, and extending through June 23, during the 9:15 AM adult Christian education hour, Environmental Stewardship at Nativity will present a five session forum called Faith and Ecology. In these sessions, we will discuss first what we know about how we are living in…
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According to renowned eco-theologian Thomas Berry, foremost biologists of our time believe that the natural world is in decline. That does not bode well for your children and our grandchildren for sure. Beginning on Sunday, May 26, and extending through June 23, during the 9:15 AM adult Christian education hour, Environmental Stewardship at Nativity will present a five session forum called Faith and Ecology. In these sessions, we will discuss first what we know about how we are living in…
Find out more »September 2015
Becoming a Deeper Green Church
In this era that is described by many as a troubling ecological time, Rev. Dr. Jerry Cappel, Environmental Ministry Coordinator, Province IV, The Episcopal Church, in his essay (to be published) entitled Deeper Green Churches Rev. Cappel says, “the church remains barely moved by the injustices and spiritual disconnects environmental issues such as pollution, collapsing ecosystems and climate change bring to their altars”. In discussing this essay, we will explore: 1) why it is that in many of our churches Creation care…
Find out more »Becoming a Deeper Green Church
In this era that is described by many as a troubling ecological time, Rev. Dr. Jerry Cappel, Environmental Ministry Coordinator, Province IV, The Episcopal Church, in his essay (to be published) entitled Deeper Green Churches Rev. Cappel says, “the church remains barely moved by the injustices and spiritual disconnects environmental issues such as pollution, collapsing ecosystems and climate change bring to their altars”. In discussing this essay, we will explore: 1) why it is that in many of our churches Creation care…
Find out more »PLAYIN’ & PRAYIN’
Join Mom's Clean Air Force and NC Interfaith Power & Light in Raleigh for a family-focused event highlighting our moral call to protect the health of our children and the environment. The first hour of the event will be spent in fellowship with food, games, activities, music, and advocacy opportunities for kids of all ages. At 6:30pm NC Council of Churches Executive Director, the Reverend Dr. Jennifer Copeland will lead the community in prayer in solidarity with vigils to take place in Washington D.C. and…
Find out more »PLAYIN’ & PRAYIN’
Join Mom's Clean Air Force and NC Interfaith Power & Light in Raleigh for a family-focused event highlighting our moral call to protect the health of our children and the environment. The first hour of the event will be spent in fellowship with food, games, activities, music, and advocacy opportunities for kids of all ages. At 6:30pm NC Council of Churches Executive Director, the Reverend Dr. Jennifer Copeland will lead the community in prayer in solidarity with vigils to take place in Washington D.C. and…
Find out more »Let Us Pray Together
Church of the Nativity will join other faith communities around the nation and host an ecumenical prayer vigil service on the eve of Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress. It will be an historic visit, as he is the first leader of the Holy See to do this. Furthermore the event follows publication in June of his LAUDATO SI’ Encyclical on the Environment, and precedes the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, COP21, when 190 nations will meet with the aim of establishing…
Find out more »Let Us Pray Together
Church of the Nativity will join other faith communities around the nation and host an ecumenical prayer vigil service on the eve of Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress. It will be an historic visit, as he is the first leader of the Holy See to do this. Furthermore the event follows publication in June of his LAUDATO SI’ Encyclical on the Environment, and precedes the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, COP21, when 190 nations will meet with the aim of establishing…
Find out more »Ecological Spirituality: Caring for Our Common Home
You are invited to take an active part in a workshop based on Pope Francis’ world – shaking letter LAUDATO SI’ (Praise be to You, My Lord!). This workshop will give you an opportunity to explore on a deeper level the letter and its impact on our world and you personally. Karen Ridout will lead the workshop. Carl Sigel will be there as content advisor. Please send an email to janevella@gmail.com to show your interest and to receive a PDF file of…
Find out more »Ecological Spirituality: Caring for Our Common Home
You are invited to take an active part in a workshop based on Pope Francis’ world – shaking letter LAUDATUM SI’ (Praise be to You, My Lord!). This workshop will give you an opportunity to explore on a deeper level the letter and its impact on our world and you personally. Karen Ridout will lead the workshop. Carl Sigel will be there as content advisor. Please send an email to janevella@gmail.com to show your interest and to receive a PDF file of…
Find out more »March 2016
Solarize the Triangle
Solarize the Triangle is a campaign to encourage homeowners and small businesses to install solar on their buildings. Faith communities are supporting this effort as part of our caring for creation. Church of the Nativity and St. John's Episcopal Church in Wake Forest are partnering and hosting an event at 7 PM on March 30 at Church of the Nativity. If 30 homeowners or small businesses sign contracts to have solar installed during this campaign, the host church (or team)…
Find out more »April 2016
Shore Stories
With a federal proposal on the table to open Atlantic waters to drilling, now is the time for residents in the affected states to learn more about the issue, dialogue with one another, and take action!!! The overwhelming response to offshore drilling from communities on the NC Coast is “no!” On March 1, 2016, the NC Council of Churches issued a statement opposing offshore drilling, which you can read at: http://www.facebook.com/events/1778200365743686/. Shore Stories features six short documentaries that shed light…
Find out more »Hospitable Planet, Faith, Action, and Climate Change
Stephen Jurovics will lead adult education sessions at 9 and 10:15 am based on his book, Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change. Rev. Fletcher Harper, Executive Director,GreenFaith, had the following to say about this book, "Churches can massively reduce their impact on God's good earth if they understand the Bible's mandate to care for creation and develop practical skills to decrease their energy use. This book hits the target directly on both counts.
Find out more »April 2017
Earth Day Celebration: Becoming the Good Soil
Eucharistic Prayers and Holy Communion, Potluck Dinner, Message from Bishop Anne, The Good Soil Story, Blessing of Churchyard and Eagle Project, Special Guests
Find out more »Becoming the Good Soil: A Life of Grace for the Whole World
In conjunction with Nativity’s efforts to serve as a catalyst for launching carbon farming in NC (see Caring for Creation blog posts on August 28 and December 3, 2016), Nativity is offering a series of events beginning on April 22 (Earth Day) and going to the end of May. The first event will be a potluck supper and Holy Eucharist at 5 pm on April 22 (Earth Day). The next day, beginning at 10:15 am on Sunday, April; 23, and…
Find out more »April 2018
Solar 101 for Congregations – Raleigh
NCIPL Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! There was so much interest in Solar 101 for Residents in 2017, we are now holding Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun in your worship facility! Current events are scheduled for Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zrWDGZys9xITOjzZ8eLF1PlkYmIEqZbUxSZzdKb9W3c/ 6:00 - Arrivals, Get Food/Drink 6:10 - NCIPL Welcome & Intros 6:20 - NC Sustainable Energy Association - Story of HB589 6:30 - Solar Installer Presentation - Rebate Program Overview,…
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