Climate Resources

Care of Creation Resources for Congregations

 

Environmentally Friendly Christmas Gifts

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In the Advent and Christmas season, the SPAS Care of Creation work group invites you to join us in adding green practices that will allow us to live more gently, gratefully and sustainably on the earth. Click the link below for a list of suggestions for you to consider for environmentally friendly gifts and donations. You can even download cards to go along with your gifts!​

• Gift Card Templates

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Resources from EcoAmerica:

• 15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications

• Let's Talk Faith & Climate: Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders

• Moving Forward: A Guide to Climate Action for Your Congregation and Community

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Fact Sheets:

• Climate Change Fact Sheet

 

Gardening & Composting Resources:

• Attracting Bees

• Backyard Composting

• Compost Bins

• Worm Composting Basics

• Worm Composting

 

General Resources:

• Creation Care Content for Newsletters (13 topics)

• Achieving 100% Renewable Energy

• 101 Ways to Fight Climate Change

• Climate Change Resources

• Five High Impact Actions to Help the Environment

• Reduce Waste While Shopping

 

Local & Governmental Resources

• Government & Non-Partisan Help with Creation Care

• Financial Incentives in the Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRS)

  • Home Energy Efficiency

  • Considering Purchase of a New or Used Electric Vehicle

• Voting in Favor of God's Creation - A Message for Congregations

 

Lutheran Advocacy:

• Advocacy for Justice

• Lutheran & Interfaith Creation Care Organizations

 

Poetry:

• On the USS Albatross

 

Renewable Energy:

• Renewable Energy Messaging Themes

• Wind Energy Myths

 

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