Peace and Justice

 

SEAL 1-2Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Peace and Justice

Topic: Integrity of Creation

 

Helpful outside links:

      Sustainable Stewardship by Jim Leidel: http://personalwebs.oakland.edu/~leidel/EastMich_Energy/eastmich_energy.htm

      The Midwest Institute for Environmental Spirituality; The Rev. John F. Crist, President:  mjcrist@crtelco.com

      Earth Ministry, Connecting People with Creation (Seattle WA); www.earthministry.org

 

 

Integrity of Creation

 

                           The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

Ministries Resource Center Home

Anglican/Episcopal Church

Christian Formation

Congregational/ Leadership Development

Ecumenism/Evangelism

Music and Worship

Peace & Justice Ministries

Bible/Prayer/Sacraments

Stewardship/Mission and Outreach

Youth/Journey to Adulthood

 

 

Child/Family Advocacy

Economic Justice

Jubilee Centers

 Anti-Racism

Diversity

Integrity of Creation

Peace Making

 

 

 

Diocese of Eastern

Michigan Home

One God, One Family, One Earth - Episcopal Parish Services, New York NY

A look at the theological reasons for being involved in an environmental ministry; includes 6 sessions, numerous resources, and a bibliography; 2 copies

 

New (children’s book) Recycle Every Day! – Nancy E. Wallace, Alternatives for Simple Living; 2003

Although designed for children this book gives a variety of ways for everyone to recycle and reduce their load on the environment. It includes the story, a game, and extra suggestions for recycling.

 

Using God's World in Christian Education - Elaine M. Ward, Educational Ministries, Inc

Several lessons for children emphasizing the importance of God's creation and using "natural" objects for crafts and activities

Being in Creation - Elaine M. Ward, Educational Ministries, Inc

12 lessons for children looking at various parts of creation, each session has full lesson plan

 

Scriptographic Booklets - Channing L. Bete Co Inc, South Deerfield MA

A variety of titles on environmental subjects, activity booklets good for children, other booklets for youth and adults; Titles available for preview: Water Conservation; About Our Environment; 32 Ways you can Fight Pollution; Water-Our Most Valuable Resource; Recycling etc.

 

 

See also:

Peace and Justice – Peace Making

Jubilee 2000 - ECUSA-Office of Peace and Justice Ministries, New York NY; 2000

Lessons on ways to care for our world, including: Respect for the Earth, Sharing Wealth, Release of Captives, and Reconciliation and Respect; lesson plans are given for various age groups plus references and an opening paper by Bishop Steven Charleston.

 

 

 

For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.

If you are a member of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, you may contact directly the listed church,

or, for items found at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw, contact Marnie Bash as listed above.