Scripture
Now the eternal light manifests itself to the world in two ways, through the Bible and creation. For the divine knowledge cannot be restored in us except by the letters of scripture and the sight of creation.
- "Homily on the Prologue to the Gospel of John" by John Scottus Eriugena (810-877 A.D.)
Worship Resources
This course invites participants to deepen their biblical, theological and scientific understanding of God’s call to care for creation and work for climate and environmental justice for all people.
The BTS Center seeks to catalyze spiritual imagination, with enduring wisdom, for transformative faith leadership by offering theologically grounded programs of continuing education and spiritual formation, including workshops and retreats, learning cohorts, public conversations, and projects of applied research.
Discipleship Ministries wants to help you raise your congregation’s awareness of our collective responsibility to care for the creation God has entrusted to us.
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and ecumenical groups around the world are waking up to how much God loves every inch of the universe. You can use this worship resource guide to plan services that help people more deeply experience God’s creating, sustaining, and redeeming presence. God created us as part of, not separate from, the web of life.
Articles and Videos
Preaching Resilience: Cultivating Climate Justice from the Pulpit
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A presentation by the Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas for Creation Justice Ministries on March 24, 2022. Facilitated by Avery Davis Lamb, Co-Executive Director of Creation Justice Ministries, this online workshop was part of CJM’s ongoing exploration of how the church might become a hub of resilience in the midst of the spiritual and physical storms of the climate crisis. A recording of this conversation, along with CJM’s other workshops on climate resilience, is available on their YouTube channel. A PDF is available for download.
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Greening the Lectionary is a website full of resources for preaching through the Church of England lectionary in the context of the current climate and ecological emergencies. This resource has been compiled by Rev Ruth Newton in the Diocese of Leeds. You will find here a multitude of archived sermon reflections and other resources. Everyone is welcome to use these resources in your own parish/church.
10 Principles for Environmental Preaching
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God’s Creation needs good preaching! Good preaching needs God’s Creation!
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Discover a new perspective for engaging the Bible that deepens and expands your faith.
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Learn how we can proclaim justice for God’s Creation in the face of climate change and other environmental issues.
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Be equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to make your preaching relevant, courageous, and creative.
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Be inspired to make a difference for our planet, your community, and our future.
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reviving creation, restoring the soul
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The Rev. Dr. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Ph.D., is an author, retreat leader, and Episcopal priest. In a pioneering ecumenical partnership, until her retirement in 2024 she served as Missioner for Creation Care for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts & Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ, and as Creation Care Advisor for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
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