Caring for All Creation
Welcome to Earth Ministry
Earth Ministry works in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, modeling sustainable lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While rooted in Washington State, our resources are utilized across the U.S. and internationally.
News
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Sermon Contest Deadline Approaching!
- Earth Ministry is now accepting entries for the St. Francis Sermon Contest. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009. Four finalists will be selected to present their sermons on September 26, 2009 at Earth Ministry's Celebration of St. Francis event. Click above for full contest rules. Don't delay - enter now!
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Connect your kids with nature this summer!
- Summer is fast approaching and if you're in need of ideas for getting your kids or the kids at your church into nature, now's a great time to start planning. Click on the link above for a list of great resources.
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Earth Ministry's Second Annual St. Francis Sermon Contest
- Earth Ministry is now accepting entries for the St. Francis Sermon Contest. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009. This year there will be no separation of applicants into lay and clergy categories and four finalists will be selected to present their sermons on September 26, 2009 at Earth Ministry's Celebration of St. Francis event. Click above for full contest rules.
Events
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Institute for Ecology, Theology, Spirituality and Justice
Jul 06, 2009
Archbishop Hunthausen Hall
- Sponsored by Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry, the Institute offers four courses on July 6-10 and a lecture on "Ecology: A New Story" by Brian Swimme on the evening of Friday, July 10. Explore the interface of spirituality and the environment.
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Composting for Creation: The Climate Change Connection
Jul 07, 2009
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Jubilee Hall, 8900 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115, in Wedgwood
- What’s the connection between composting and climate change? Join Earth Ministry’s Chris Olson, Outreach Coordinator and resident Master Composter, as he explains the how-tos of yard waste and worm bin composting and why they are an important tool in curbing global climate change.
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Brian Swimme Lecture on Ecology: A New Story
Jul 10, 2009
Student Center (LeRoux Conference Room 160)
- Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry is hosting a free lecture by Brian Swimme, director of the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California Institute of Integral Studies. This lecture is part of the Institute for Ecology, Theology, Spirituality, and Justice.
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Washington Interfaith Power & Light/Earth Ministry Summer Colleague Gathering
Jul 12, 2009
Temple Beth Am, 2632 NE 80th St., Seattle, WA 98115
- Join us to learn more about Earth Ministry’s newest project, Washington Interfaith Power & Light! Co-sponsored by the Temple Beth Am Green Team, this gathering will bring together people of many faith traditions from around Washington to discuss WAIPL, hear about the Jewish Climate Challenge, get updated on Earth Ministry’s legislative efforts on climate change issues, and network with others who are concerned about global warming.
