Peace and Justice
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries
Resource Center
Subject:
Peace and Justice
Topic: Integrity of
Creation
Helpful outside links:
Earth Ministry, Connecting People with Creation (Seattle WA); www.earthministry.org
Integrity
of Creation
The following items are located at the
Diocesan Center, Saginaw:
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Ministries Resource Center Home Congregational/ Leadership Development Stewardship/Mission and Outreach |
Environmental Stewardship in
the Judeo-Christian Tradition – Action Institute, Grand Rapids MI; 2007 A book and DVD combination that discuss our responsibility to care for
the earth from a theological perspective. The book includes 4 essays, and the
DVD has a 20 minute presentation, followed by a 10 minute piece giving
insights from the experts dealing with the environment today. 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 (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, 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, 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,