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Care of Creation and the Fashion industry

One of the joys of living in a temperate climate is the necessity of changing clothing with the seasons. We all enjoy switching our heavy winter layers for lighter spring garb! However, for Christians shopping for new apparel comes with serious ethical considerations. Because we are called to love our neighbours and to care for the earth, we have to think through the ramifications of our purchasing choices. The fashion industry produces more clothing each year than it ever expects

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Greening our diocese

What is your church doing to care for creation? In what ways is your church lowering its carbon footprint? These were some of the questions discussed at the “Greening our Diocese” event at Christ Church Cataraqui on Saturday Sept 23, when approximately 35 people from churches around our diocese gathered to celebrate the gift of creation and share food and ideas. The day started with a Morning Prayer service of praise to our Creator with joyous singing accompanied by Mike

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Summer Fruit for Souls 2022

From far and wide, lay people gathered again via zoom to worship, pray, learn and chat at Summer Fruit for Souls 2022. As much as we missed the real life personal contact and warm hugs, we were able to keep safe even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues The zoom platform enabled us to welcome participants from the dioceses of Huron, Toronto, Moosonee as well as Ontario Despite fewer numbers of participants, conversations and learning were rich and well worth enduring

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Diocese of Ontario Green Group What can I do about Climate Change?

Climate change. Global heating. The issue is in the news daily and in our minds constantly. Is climate change a moral, spiritual issue? Should Christians be concerned? The answer for most of us is yes, care of our planetary home is fundamental to our Christian responsibility. But many of us experience a sense of helplessness and doom about the future of our beloved blue planet. What can we do, we ask. What can any one person do to make a

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