Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation

JPIC – TSSF

Reflection

Open our hearts through scripture, prayer, theology and liturgy.

Every element of creation is a gift of God and a revelation of God.

Education

Open our minds to learn and teach the issues before us. Deepen our understanding of the threats to God’s creation. Connect sustainable practices with eco-justice, economics and social justice.

Action

Open our hands to implement projects that protect, heal and honor all life.

Through our works, we are known

to the world.

Social,Economic and Ecological (SEE) Justice

Romans 8:22-5: - all Creation is groaning…

Gift of Water

God’s Covenant

God’s Covenant

with Noah

with Noah

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Garden of God

Garden of God

Celebration of

Celebration of

the Word

the Word

Web of Life

Interdependence of All Life

Water of Baptism Water of Life

• Gift of Water protect and enhance watersheds, restore water quality

• God’s Covenant God’s Covenant with Noahwith Noah preserve native habitats, bio-diversity, and wilderness areas

Issues Surrounding Bottled Water

• Waste

– Natural resources

– Un-recycled bottles go to landfills

• Toxicity– Inadequate regulation and enforcement

(FDA vs. EPA)

– BPA

• Cost– Bottled water can cost up to 1000 times

more than tap water

– Loss of public water fountains

Biodiversity - I Corinthians 12:26 Biodiversity - I Corinthians 12:26

If one member suffers, all sufferIf one member suffers, all suffer...

• Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program, BWHP

• Cultural and Spiritual Values of BioDiversity – Jeffrey Golliher, Program Representative for Environment and Sustainable Development with Anglican Observer at United Nations

• Fair Trade Shade Grown Coffee and Tea– Conservation Concessions

BWHP

Companions of the Land

• Trees of LifeTrees of Life sustainable forest management and endorse road-less forests

• Garden of GodGarden of God implement healthy agriculture and land practices, CBG/A

Psalm 1:3 …like a tree planted near water that yields fruit in due season, leaves never fade

• National Forest Protection and Restoration Act – end destruction and irresponsible

timber sale, restore forests

• Post consumer recycled paper, tree-free paper and GPI www.greenpressinitiative.org

• Religious Campaign Forest Conservation www.creationethics.org OBN-Opening the Book of Nature & NCC Land Initiative Resources

Food & Faith Issues

Food Security • How is our food grown?

• How does food get to our table?

Breath of Life - Air Quality Sustaining Life

• Source of LightSource of Light & & BreathBreath Address global warming and climate change issues - conserve and buy green renewable energy.

• House of the LordHouse of the Lord Continue greening our churches, camps, and conference centers.

Sources of Energy Sources of Energy Acts2:1-3Acts2:1-3 Fire, Streams of Heat Fire, Streams of Heat

• Power & Light Groups

• EPA - Energy Star Congregations

• NCC, Eco-Justice Covenant Congregations

• IInterfaith CClimate CChange NNetwork

Greening Your Church

• Energy Conservation & Green Energy

• Sustainable Build & Design Practices

• Community Gardening

• Fair Trade/Shade Grown Coffee

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Work with local Watershed groups

• A Creation Awareness Center- Care of Creation Liturgies in May & October

Intergenerational Activity

Weeds to Wreaths

Alternative Christmas Gifts• River Research and

Educational Program• Plants for Rain Garden • Native plant/bush for

stream Restoration

TSSF Charism: JPIC Ministry

Principle 13 – pray, study, work

Principle 18 - …use and distribution of wealth, questions concerning justice and peace; and all other questions concerning life of faith.

Contact regional JPIC leaders to learn more

Celebration of the Word

• Liturgies celebrating God as Creator

• Creation Season