God has entrusted humankind with the responsibility to be stewards of creation, to care and share, to touch the earth with gentleness and with love, to respect all living things and to responsibly use the resources generously given to us.
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15)
On a daily basis our lives are defined by the choices we make. Stewardship of creation relates to how we, as Christians, choose to use the gifts God has bestowed on us in furthering His mission in this world. We become faithful stewards when we acknowledge God’s creation and the abundance of His gifts and respond with a determination to care for creation.
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. (Genesis 2:15)
On a daily basis our lives are defined by the choices we make. Stewardship of creation relates to how we, as Christians, choose to use the gifts God has bestowed on us in furthering His mission in this world. We become faithful stewards when we acknowledge God’s creation and the abundance of His gifts and respond with a determination to care for creation.
The ELCIC invites members and congregations to join with Christians of various traditions in celebrating and honouring a Season of Creation, held annually from September 1 to October 4. This year's theme is “To Hope and Act with Creation”. This is an opportunity to affirm the Lutheran World Federation's commitment to address climate change through liturgy, prayer and action. |
October 21st to the 27th is Waste Reduction Week in Canada!
" Since 2001 the Waste Reduction Week in Canada campaign has engaged Canadians to better understand the issues of waste and the opportunities they have to accelerate our transition to a circular economy. Starting with a focus on recycling education and collection events, it has now expanded into a month-long celebration. Now part of the larger month-long campaign, Waste Reduction Week continues to educate about the waste reduction component of a circular economy, focusing on major waste streams and topics."
See more information here:
https://circulareconomymonth.ca/about-circular-economy-month/waste-reduction-week/
Here is what is being highlighted for the week in Strathcona County: https://www.strathcona.ca/agriculture-environment/footprint/
See more information here:
https://circulareconomymonth.ca/about-circular-economy-month/waste-reduction-week/
Here is what is being highlighted for the week in Strathcona County: https://www.strathcona.ca/agriculture-environment/footprint/
Things we've found interesting:
- Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe. She’s a climate scientist who is also a Christian. She provides “Good News” and “Not-So-Good News” in her literature. Her newsletters and articles can be found here: https://substack.com/@katharinehayhoe?utm_source=about-page
- CBC Radio Podcast: What on Earth? - www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth