80th General Convention officially opposes new fossil-fuel infrastructure and endorses a Green New Deal

Episcopal Church leaders The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the 80th General Convention. Photo: Scott Gunn via Episcopal News Service On July 12, the Episcopal Church wrapped up the 80th meeting of its (usually triennial but COVID-delayed) General Convention, the bicameral body that officially governs the U.S.-based Anglican denomination. During... Continue Reading →

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On PTSD, climate change, and hope: A sermon for St. Francis Day and the Blessing of the Animals

This sermon is from ECN editor Rev. Nathan Empsall, delivered at St. Thomas's Episcopal Church in New Haven, Connecticut on October 3, 2021 -- the Blessing of the Pets, the last Sunday in the Season of Creation, and St. Francis Day. [Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25, Romans 8:28-39, and Mark 16:14-18] May I speak with God who... Continue Reading →

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Local Projects: Episcopal Earthkeepers Circle, MN

This week’s ECN local-project spotlight features the Episcopal Earthkeepers Circle. According to a church press release, the Diocese of Minnesota received a $5,000 grant to “develop an online repository of sermon starters, sample sermons and ideas for creation care themed preaching.” Share on Facebook The sermon bank is coming soon. In the meantime, you can... Continue Reading →

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Local Projects: Trinity, Mineral Point, WI

This week’s ECN local-project spotlight features Trinity Episcopal Church in Mineral Point, WI. According to a church press release, Trinity received a $10,000 grant for “two garden projects with signage, one speaker series, a film series and a children's faith formation series.” Share on Facebook If you’re anywhere near the parish, don’t miss the third... Continue Reading →

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Local Projects: St. David’s, Friday Harbor, WA

This week’s ECN local-project spotlight features St. David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor, WA. According to a church press release, St. David’s received a $2,364 grant to “establish a community composting program for the church campus.” Share on Facebook Is establishing a composting program something your congregation could do to reduce its waste and thus... Continue Reading →

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Weekly newsletter/bulletin insert: Reduce Junk Mail, and the Episcopal Public Policy Network

In this week’s free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to reduce junk mail, and our quote is from the official Episcopal Public Policy Network. Share this week’s column on Facebook. Living on God’s Earth By Episcopal Climate News, facebook.com/EpiscopalClimateNews This week’s earth-friendly living tip: Reduce junk mail How much... Continue Reading →

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Local Projects: Virginia Haiti Collaborative

This week’s ECN local-project spotlight features the Virginia Haiti Collaborative. According to a church press release, the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia received a $9,850 grant for “a project to establish education resources and communication around a larger project to provide solar power for St. Marc’s Episcopal School in Cerca la Source, Haiti.” Share on... Continue Reading →

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Weekly newsletter/bulletin insert: Follow EPPN, and Katharine Jefferts-Schori

In this week's free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to follow the official Episcopal Public Policy Network for their new Creation Care Series, and our quote comes from former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori. Share this week’s column on Facebook. Living on God’s Earth By Episcopal Climate News, facebook.com/EpiscopalClimateNews... Continue Reading →

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