https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:20:50 +0000 Tue, 02 May 2023 16:59:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/survey-results-leading-way-faith-driven If 90% of your congregants were struggling to understand an issue, wouldn’t you consider it a priority to help your church discover what the Bible has to say on that subject? Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/survey-results-leading-way-faith-driven Tue, 02 May 2023 16:59:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/hunting-park-storytelling-series-and When a community in our city faces pollution, health risks, and extreme heat, what should our response be as the body of Christ? What does it mean to practically love our neighbor in these circumstances? Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/hunting-park-storytelling-series-and Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/season-creation-liturgical-calendar The Season of Creation is a time during the liturgical calendar in which churches across the globe renew their relationship with God and all of creation and commit to prayer and action for our common home. Starting on September 1 and ending on October 4—the Feast of St. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/season-creation-liturgical-calendar Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:33:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/opening-access-clean World Renew is the recipient of a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to fund a pilot project focused on places of worship throughout Michigan. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/opening-access-clean Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:17:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer Here at Climate Witness Project, we believe that care for the earth springs out of our love for the Creator. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/earth-day-prayer Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:31:13 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/loving-our-neighbor-net-zero-lent Most of us in the West are largely cushioned from the worst effects of climate change for the immediate future. But the most recent IPCC report states that our planet is warming at a rate faster than anything we’ve experienced in the last 2,000 years. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/loving-our-neighbor-net-zero-lent Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:15:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/engaging-climate-christians Hi friends, My name is Allen Drew and I’m the East Coast Regional Organizer for the Climate Witness Project. I recently did a 3-part climate engagement series at C4 Church in Philadelphia (cccnc.org).  Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/engaging-climate-christians Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:36:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-huddle-conversation-dr-katharine On January 18th, 2022, Climate Witness Project hosted a virtual “Climate Huddle.” This faith-based discussion centered around principles of communication found in Dr. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-huddle-conversation-dr-katharine Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:49:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/starting-creation-care-team Amidst the climate crisis, we need all hands on deck. Churches have a unique role to play in addressing the climate crisis, and starting a creation care team is one way to get your faith community involved. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/starting-creation-care-team Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:53:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/5-big-questions-about What was COP26 all about and what comes next for Christians? Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/5-big-questions-about Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:55:36 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-reads-kids While the world watches the effects of climate change unfold on the news and in our communities, our young people, in particular, are inheriting a planet marked by increased instability and a murky future. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-reads-kids Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:55:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/churches-leading-way-clean-energy At Climate Witness Project, we work to help churches lead the way in creation care! One way churches have invested in clean energy is by adding solar to their buildings. Here’s how several of our partner congregations have done this: Valley CRC in Binghamton, New York Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/churches-leading-way-clean-energy Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:53:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/advocacy-action-behind-scenes-legislative What does it take to effect meaningful climate legislation? Constituents who will share their support with their elected representatives. Making this type of effective advocacy happen is one of the goals of the Climate Witness Project. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/advocacy-action-behind-scenes-legislative Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:19:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-sermons-bible-studies-and God loves his creation! And so do his people. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-sermons-bible-studies-and Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:46:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-prayers God loves his creation! And so do his people. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-prayers Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:33:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-church-grounds-four-ways-be The church building and its associated grounds are the most visible part of the church in the community. How those grounds are maintained reflect the congregation's emphasis on creation stewardship. Here are a few ideas on how to steward church grounds faithfully: Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/creation-care-church-grounds-four-ways-be Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:03:57 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/celebrating-earth-day-climate-witness In the early ‘90s, Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan decided to rethink their facilities management. Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/celebrating-earth-day-climate-witness Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:31:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/living-green-regional In order to better serve our constituents and the hundreds of churches we work with across North America, Climate Witness Project (CWP) regional organizers have developed resource lists that are designed to serve as one-stop-shopping for nearly all your sustainability needs! Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/energy-stewardship/living-green-regional Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:23:48 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-witness-project-back-basics Check out this new video series created by the Climate Witness Project! Climate Witness Project https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-witness-project-back-basics Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:40:12 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-crisis-reads-19-books-deepen-our God created this world in all its glory. And that includes science. Science is a reflection of His glory, and as faithful stewards of creation, we need to understand—even if just in small part—the science, ethics and policies surrounding climate change. Henry Brouwer https://network.crcna.org/topic/justice-inclusion/biblical-justice/creation-matters/climate-crisis-reads-19-books-deepen-our Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:50:45 +0000