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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Weekly newsletter/bulletin insert: Eat seasonally this summer, and Catherine Amy Kropp
In this week’s free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to eat seasonally and locally this summer, and our quote is a reflection on the Colossians Christ Hymn from the Rev. Catherine Amy Kropp. Share this week’s column on Facebook. Living on God’s Earth By Episcopal Climate News, facebook.com/EpiscopalClimateNews This... Continue Reading →
“It’s tiny, it’s shiny, it’s beautiful, it’s home, and it’s fragile.”
A sermon on Climate Change, Apollo 11, Racism, the Christ Hymn, and Mary & Martha
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 →
Weekly newsletter/bulletin insert: Turn down the AC, and the Episcopal Vision for Creation Care
In this week’s free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to turn down the AC this summer, and our quote comes from the official Episcopal Vision for Creation Care. 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: Turn off... Continue Reading →
Weekly newsletter/bulletin insert: Carry a reusable water bottle, and the Holy Spirit
In this week’s free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to carry a reusable water bottle, and our quote comes from Dr. Dave Bookless. 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: Switch to reusable water bottles! The plastic... Continue Reading →
Weekly newsletter or bulletin insert: Switch to clean energy, and Rachel Mash
In this week’s free Creation Corner for church newsletters and bulletins, our green-living tip is to switch your home or business to clean energy, and our quote for this first week of Pentecost comes from the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash of GREEN Anglicans. Share this week's column on Facebook. Living on God's EarthBy Episcopal Climate... Continue Reading →