Peace and Justice

Diocese 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.