Daily we hear of so much suffering in the world, we can easily feel overwhelmed. What can we do? We might choose to slow down, think about it and pick one thing that we believe we can take on. Perhaps we might ask, “What is calling us?”
The Diocese of Ontario Green Group has chosen to focus on care for creation. We are all part of God’s world. Christians are people of the Word and people of action. So again what can we do? We all love a good to do list and there are many to be found. Google “what can I do about climate change?” Numerous environmental organizations will invite you to sign up and will offer plenty of actions to take. There are lifestyle changes to be made. Eat a more plant-based diet, increase use of public transportation, avoid fast fashion, drive an electric car, install a heat pump and many more. Pick one thing to start with. Heat pumps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and are also air conditioners in the summer. Your church may wish to host an information session. Feel welcome to contact us at [email protected] if you would like help with that action.
Leah Kostamo, cofounder of A Rocha Canada, in her book, ‘Planted A story of creation, calling and community’ offers a way forward for us that consists of three actions: be grateful, be generous and honour the Sabbath.
We offer this suggestion as something to ponder as we enter the Season of Creation for 2025.
A Rocha Canada is part of an international Christian environmental organization which provides educational programs, does scientific research and participates in sustainable living, all in a way that honours God’s calling to each one of us to tend to the earth in ways in which he has equipped us to do.
Gathering with like minded people is another action we can take. September 20 is a Day for Global Action on Climate Change. The Diocese of Ontario Green Group will be hosting our third annual conference at Christ Church Cataraqui, 990 Sydenham Street, Kingston, on that Saturday, September 20. Coffee and muffins and registration will begin at 9:30 am. We will open with prayer at 10 am. Our plenary speaker will be Luke Wilson, CEO of A Rocha Canada, an international, Christian, environmental organization. Luke will lead three interactive sessions, ‘A Captivating Vision of Shalom’, ‘Prayer & Discernment is the Essential Work of Creation Care’, and ‘What Does A Rocha Do In Canada and Around the World?’ A potluck plant-based lunch will begin at 11:30 and dismissal will be at 2:30. Bring a friend. A postcard you can share with others is attached. We hope you join us at Christ Church on September 20!
Taking Action
Daily we hear of so much suffering in the world, we can easily feel overwhelmed. What can we do? We might choose to slow down, think about it and pick one thing that we believe we can take on. Perhaps we might ask, “What is calling us?”
The Diocese of Ontario Green Group has chosen to focus on care for creation. We are all part of God’s world. Christians are people of the Word and people of action. So again what can we do? We all love a good to do list and there are many to be found. Google “what can I do about climate change?” Numerous environmental organizations will invite you to sign up and will offer plenty of actions to take. There are lifestyle changes to be made. Eat a more plant-based diet, increase use of public transportation, avoid fast fashion, drive an electric car, install a heat pump and many more. Pick one thing to start with. Heat pumps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and are also air conditioners in the summer. Your church may wish to host an information session. Feel welcome to contact us at [email protected] if you would like help with that action.
Leah Kostamo, cofounder of A Rocha Canada, in her book, ‘Planted A story of creation, calling and community’ offers a way forward for us that consists of three actions: be grateful, be generous and honour the Sabbath.
We offer this suggestion as something to ponder as we enter the Season of Creation for 2025.
A Rocha Canada is part of an international Christian environmental organization which provides educational programs, does scientific research and participates in sustainable living, all in a way that honours God’s calling to each one of us to tend to the earth in ways in which he has equipped us to do.
Gathering with like minded people is another action we can take. September 20 is a Day for Global Action on Climate Change. The Diocese of Ontario Green Group will be hosting our third annual conference at Christ Church Cataraqui, 990 Sydenham Street, Kingston, on that Saturday, September 20. Coffee and muffins and registration will begin at 9:30 am. We will open with prayer at 10 am. Our plenary speaker will be Luke Wilson, CEO of A Rocha Canada, an international, Christian, environmental organization. Luke will lead three interactive sessions, ‘A Captivating Vision of Shalom’, ‘Prayer & Discernment is the Essential Work of Creation Care’, and ‘What Does A Rocha Do In Canada and Around the World?’ A potluck plant-based lunch will begin at 11:30 and dismissal will be at 2:30. Bring a friend. A postcard you can share with others is attached. We hope you join us at Christ Church on September 20!
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