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Lutherans Restoring Creation
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A grassroots movement promoting care for creation in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; cultivating a community of dedicated stewards of earth and neighbor who proclaim God’s promise of hope and healing for all.

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What do you want to see Multiply? Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation Gather: Jan 23-25th, 2026 Lutheridge Camp in Arden, North Carolina
#ELCA #LutheransRestoringCreation #CreationCare #EcoJustice @elcalutherans.bsky.social
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Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation Gather:
Calling all ELCA creation care leaders who want be in community, revitalize their organizing and take creation JOY back to their home network!
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May our prayers call us to action - to bring about God's love and peace in our homes, communities, and world. Find this week's prayer message from the NW Washington Synod of the ELCA here conta.cc/3L8KhPu
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Thank you to @kevinjamesobrien.bsky.social for this excellent piece in Living Lutheran. "'Caring for Creation' also insists that climate change and other environmental problems are about justice..." Read it here: www.livinglutheran.org/2025/03/the-... @lutheransrc.bsky.social
The ELCA's call to "Care for Creation" - Living Lutheran
The ELCA’s social statement "Caring for Creation" can motivate and equip us to think and talk together about climate change.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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What do you want to see Multiply? Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation Gather: Jan 23-25th, 2026 Lutheridge Camp in Arden, North Carolina
#ELCA #LutheransRestoringCreation #CreationCare #EcoJustice @elcalutherans.bsky.social
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Lutherans (who are) Restoring Creation Gather:
Calling all ELCA creation care leaders who want be in community, revitalize their organizing and take creation JOY back to their home network!
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October 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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We are ONE WEEK away from our Blessing of the Animals! This is fun and free event will kick off our Fall *Fun*draiser. Register: bit.ly/blessing-paws

In a time of full of fear, it is all the more important to lean into our community and those who brings us joy. Come restore and be restored 🐾💕
The text reads: Blessing of the Animals, Tuesday October 21st 8pm EST. On a yellow splash on a beige background, a collage of dogs, cats and chickens is overlayed.
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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We give thanks for the life of Dr. Jane Goodall, lover and protector of Creation.
On the left is a picture of Jane Goodall from Amy Martin Photography. She is an elderly white woman with a slight smile. The text reads: "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," attributed to Dame Jane Goodall, born 1934 and died 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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September 30, "Building a Moral Economy" An online conversation with Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobedo 5pm PT/8pm ET bit.ly/moral-economy hosted in partnership with Creation Justice Ministries, the Center for Climate Justice and Faith, and Blessed Tomorrow
BUILDING A MORAL ECONOMY A conversation with Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobedo 9/30 5PM PT/8PM ET bit.ly/moral-economy Photo of an older woman with shoulder length hair and glasses, smiling. The background around the text is dark purple. Logos from Creation Justice Ministries, Center for Climate Justice & Faith, Lutherans Restoring Creation, and Blessed Tomorrow are at the bottom.
September 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Almost 10,000 people of faith submitted comments to the EPA, urging them not to rescind the Endangerment Finding. Tomorrow, 9/17, there will be an in-person, multi-faith effort to hand-deliver these comments to the EPA. Learn more about this opportunity for action and prayer at bit.ly/EPADelivery
September 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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🍃We're one week away!
The Season of Creation runs from Sept 1-Oct 4; how your church is recognizing this special time. Share your photos and stories with us!

Find ideas here: bit.ly/CreationSeason #SeasonOfCreation
Season of Creation: Focusing Worship on God as Creator
The Season of Creation is typically celebrated from the beginning of September until St. Francis of Assisi Day. We offer creation focused commentaries for every week and lectionary cycle, but what abo...
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August 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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🌿 Discover how to create a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) in your community! This workshop will inspire connection, practice, and care for Creation.

🌱Spirituality in Nature Group Leadership Training

📅September 13, 1 - 4pm ET, Online

Learn more and sign up at: bit.ly/sing-25
Start SINGing: Spirituality in Nature Group Leaders’ Training | CtrforSpiritinNature
Spirituality in Nature Groups are wonderful outlets for community building, deepening spiritual engagement, and connecting deeply with the natural world. Join us for a detailed, accessible workshop on...
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August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Great call and discussion last night with ELCA World Hunger about how to work across many expression of justice!
August 2025 Connections Call: MERGE-ing in Practice
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August 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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TOMORROW! The energy and energy-saving landscape has changed a LOT very rapidly. Join us for some peer-learning about Lutheran communities moving forward with energy reduction. Justin Kale from Energility will explain what resources are still available to use in this moment! bit.ly/energy-expertly
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July 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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We think a lot about a just transition-- and all the complications around that with solar panels! This article offers one way we can integrate renewable energy without sacrificing, in this case, agriculture.

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In the Sweltering Southwest, Planting Solar Panels in Farmland Can Help Both Photovoltaics and Crops - Inside Climate News
Agrivoltaic solar arrays can shade crops from sun while moisture from vegetation cools the panels to increase their productivity, researchers and farmers have found.
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July 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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“Remembering the nine murders in Charleston is a commitment that our church must never forget. As the #ELCA, our story is forever bound to the story, people, and community of #MotherEmanuel AME. They are us, and we are them.”
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Emanuel Nine 10th Anniversary Remembrance | Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton | June 17, 2025
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June 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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We're celebrating Trinity Lutheran Canton for their project tree planting at a local park! Pastor Micah Garnett notes, “We're extremely grateful to be going ahead with this opportunity to care for God's creation." #LutheransRestoringCreation
A grid of nine images five of them are groups of people looks like adults digging in the dirt, planting trees. One of the squares is green foliage, and three of the squares have text over the green foliage that reads: NATIVE TREES--TULIP, NORTHERN RED OAK, AND REDBUD-- NOW CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUBURBAN CANOPY. JUNG PEOPLE TULIP, NORTHERN WILL BE COMPENSATED TRINITY TO MAINTAIN THE TREES GOING LUTHERAN CHURCH FORWARD EACHING PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY TION CARE GROUPS AND "FAITH IN PLACE" TO PLANT TREES IN A LOCAL PARK. YOUNG PEOPLE WILL BE COMPENSATED TO MAINTAIN THE TREES GOING FORWARD, TEACHING CREATION CARE.
June 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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We're celebrating Trinity Lutheran Canton for their project tree planting at a local park! Pastor Micah Garnett notes, “We're extremely grateful to be going ahead with this opportunity to care for God's creation." #LutheransRestoringCreatiom
A grid of nine images five of them are groups of people looks like adults digging in the dirt, planting trees. One of the squares is green foliage, and three of the squares have text over the green foliage that reads: NATIVE TREES--TULIP, NORTHERN RED OAK, AND REDBUD-- NOW CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUBURBAN CANOPY. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND "FAITH IN PLACE" TO PLANT TREES IN A LOCAL PARK. YOUNG PEOPLE WILL BE COMPENSATED TO MAINTAIN THE TREES GOING FORWARD, TEACHING CREATION CARE.
June 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Our connections call from last night is up! We learned so much about the MMIW movement, as well as how we can move forward into a future where our Indigenous sisters thrive.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Climate Justice
4/5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence. Indigenous women and girls go missing at a much higher rate than any other group in the United States.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Our connections call from last night is up! We learned so much about the MMIW movement, as well as how we can move forward into a future where our Indigenous sisters thrive.

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Climate Justice
4/5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence. Indigenous women and girls go missing at a much higher rate than any other group in the United States.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Here is the active link: BIT.LY/LRC_MMIW
May 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Here is the active link: BIT.LY/LRC_MMIW
May 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Last week, ELCA leaders joined in solidarity Apache Stronghold to demand that the Indigenous sacred ground of Chíchʼil Bił Dagoteel (Oak Flat) is protected from mining.

A temporary injunction was granted by a federal judge! But now is the time to press your elected officials.

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Supporters of Oak Flat advocate for its protection at critical time for sacred land
Editor’s note: In a victory for Apache Stronghold, the temporary injunction mentioned in this story was granted on Friday by a federal judge. Learn more here.
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May 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Today we remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Hear more on May 27th: BIT.LY/LRC_MMIW
A red handprint is on a gray background. Black text says: Unearthing the Racist Roots of the Climate Crisis: Climate Justice and Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women. Tuesday May 27th, 7pm CT. Justice Nichols, Program Coordinator for Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relation for the ELCA. Brenda Blackhawk, Director of Communications at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. BIT.LY/LRC_MMIW. The logo for the Center for Climate Justice and Faith and Lutherans Restoring Creation are both in the corner.
May 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women Day is May 5th. How will it show up in your conversations, communities and in your church? Resources curated by the ELCA Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations at bit.ly/mmiw-elca
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May 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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One week til Earth Day! There's still time to sign up for our Earth Day sermon from Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing for Sunday April 27th! También disponible en español!

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April 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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#EarthDay2025: this article offers framing & ideas for ministry amidst #climategrief that requires connection to God, each other & Creation @patheos.bsky.social @thebtscenter.bsky.social @greenchalicedoc.bsky.social @greenfaith.bsky.social @lutheransrc.bsky.social www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
Ministering Through Climate Grief: An Earth Day Reflection
If Earth Day 2025 feels sad and ominous to you, you're not alone. Here’s how pastors can minister through the stages of climate grief.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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One week til Earth Day! There's still time to sign up for our Earth Day sermon from Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing for Sunday April 27th! También disponible en español!

bit.ly/ED-sermon
April 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM