Enjoy - vimeo.com/115540215

Christianity, Climate Change, and Sustainable Living This book offers a serious Christian engagement with the issue of Sustainable Consumption and Production. Take a look: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/christianity...

All of us have many pathways to climate action Feel powerless in the face of climate change? Check out this article to get empowered: drawdown.org/insights/all...

Go Green - There is an easy way to support Texas state parks if you shop at HEB. Purchases of Field & Future products from HEB results in a donation to Texas Parks & Wildlife. Learn more at: www.heb.com/discover/fie...

Enjoy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzXX...

Enjoy the birds in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFiI...

Year-End Policy Wrap-Up for Texas Impact podcast texasimpact.substack.com/p/weekly-wit...

Watch This Space - Previews of what's coming up for Texas Impact: texasimpact.substack.com/p/watch-this...

Calling all Catholics: Protect Endangered Species and their habitats - Deadline Dec. 22 www.votervoice.net/USCCB/Campai...

Here is a hopeful story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFjn...

Faith + Climate Video Series These short videos from a variety of people of faith can be excellent conversation starters for your small group. Check them out at this link: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Steps to a Greener Church Take these nine steps to a greener church: www.ncronline.org/blogs/earthb...

Habeas Corpus and Its Newfound Power - How habeas corpus can help current Texas detainees: texasimpact.substack.com/p/habeas-cor...

Was just sent this spreadsheet of eco-friendly gifts: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: Our relationship with all creation is broken by sin (ref: Isaiah 24:4-6), but right relationship can be restored (ref: Isaiah 56:1). What can you do today to restore your relationship with creation?

God of new beginnings, you are beyond being housed in all your magnificent cosmos. Yet you deign to enter into the smallest, darkest spaces, like a mother’s womb. Give us the eyes of Mary & Elizabeth, so that we too might behold your glorious presence hidden within every aspect of your creation.

Leviticus 18: 26 & 28 But you shall keep my statutes and my ordinances and commit none of these abominations, either the citizen or the alien who resides among you [..] otherwise the land will vomit you out for defiling it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you.

Climate Change and Migration: Two Interconnected Crises Immigration and climate are interconnected. Climate change is one of the driving factors of global migration as weather related disasters and sea level rise make large swaths of land unusable. catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/cl...

Science + Faith for Informed Trans Allies - check out this informative podcast from earlier this year: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Dmg...

What Are Her Options? Making the Impossible Decision Lethal Fetal Abnormalities in Texas: texasimpact.substack.com/p/what-are-h...

Another option for gifts that do good (one of many, to be sure): secured.globalrefuge.org/page/88944/d...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: Humanity is to serve all creation (ref: Genesis 2:15 & Mark 10:43-44). If we truly saw ourselves as servants of all creation, how would our behavior change?

Cool Congregations Cohort 4th Monday/month, 7 p.m. CST, online Starts January 26 Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in 2026 - to start a green team, or re-invigorate your existing green team. www.eventbrite.com/e/1975020502...

Crest & Oral B recycling Use Crest and/or Oral B products? Terracycle has a new program to recycle these items: www.terracycle.com/en-US/brigad...

Tax Credits for Charging Infrastructure Interested to install an EV charger on your faith community property? Tax credits are still available through June 2026 for installations in low income or non-urban areas. See details at this site: afdc.energy.gov/laws/ev-tax-...

TOMORROW!! Welcome Coffee Hour Wednesday, December 17, noon CST, online Ask questions about Equal Exchange, our mission, and how to get involved, Learn about upcoming events, campaigns, and opportunities for deeper engagement & Connect directly with others. equalexchange.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

TOMORROW!! Solstice Sing: Voices Together in Dark Times Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m., online Join people of all faith/spiritual traditions for a virtual gathering of singing, sharing, and storytelling. Make space for rest and reflection! greenfaith.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As Gun Violence Continues, So Does Our Movement to End It - Amid recent mass shootings, Texas continues to organize to end gun violence: texasimpact.substack.com/p/as-gun-vio...

DEADLINE TO REGISTER DEC. 17!! Chocolate Lover's Seminar Wednesday, January 7, 3 p.m. central, online from Equal Exchange shop.equalexchange.coop/products/cho...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: Humanity has dominion (ref: Genesis 1:26 & 28b). Our dominion follows the model of the Christ, that of a servant king. Is our treatment of the earth that of servant kings?

TOMMORROW!! Restore & Regroup Tuesday, December 16, 7 p.m. CST, online Join other ELCA Lutherans to reflect on what we as a network of Lutherans Restoring Creation have achieved this year. Bring your creation care stories of success & grief from 2025! lutheransrestoringcreation.org/event/decemb...

Attuning to Delight Leverage this simple nature-based spirituality practice: drive.google.com/file/d/19BU9...

Go Green Having conflicts with your local wildlife? This site gives humane ways to address these conflicts: humaneworld.org/wildneighbors

from ELCA Presiding Bishop Curry: www.elca.org/news-and-eve...

Psalm 104 - inspirational video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1vu...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: Humanity is to inhabit the earth (earth is our only home) - ref: Isaiah 45:18 & Genesis 1:28. How does it change your perspective to know that earth is both the current and ultimate home of humanity?

Choice & Change: texasimpact.substack.com/p/choice-and...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: Creation as the Ultimate Paradise & Home of God (ref: Rev. 21:2-3, Rev. 22:1-2 & 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). How does the image of the earth as paradise impact the way we think of our home?

Bridge Over Troubled—What Now? - check out this podcast about the state of policy and the legislative system in TX: texasimpact.substack.com/p/weekly-wit...

Protect Waters of the United States The EPA announced a new rule to further restrict which water bodies are protected from pollution & destruction under the Clean Water Act. Early estimates suggest losses of up to 80 percent of wetlands nationwide. www.regulations.gov/document/EPA...

Climate Solutions 101 Tuesdays, January 13 – February 17, 6 p.m. central, online Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Learn all about them in Climate Solutions 101. www.eventbrite.com/e/1975010325...

Christmas with Creation Consider these new lyrics to well-known tunes for your Christmas worship services: www.1517.org/articles/chr...

Save The Date: March 3, 2026 - primaries are coming in TX: texasimpact.substack.com/p/save-the-d...

Inspirational short video with Joyce Vance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IzW...

I gave a basics of Christian eco-theology lecture on 11/23. I now share one tenet from that talk: The natural world is a teacher for humanity (ref: Job 12:7-9). What is nature trying to teach us?

Living the Change January - May, dates/times individually set, online Create a plan to reduce your carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (as scientists indicate we must all do), working with a knowledgeable facilitator. www.eventbrite.com/e/1975018418...

Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water Sun., Jan. 11, 3 pm CST, online Water is the foundation of life, & a basic human right. But, issues of water pollution & scarcity put this precious resource in peril. A panel of diverse faith leaders address faith & water. www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013719...

Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities Mon., Jan. 12 – Feb. 16, 6 pm CST, online The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Your faith community can become a hub of climate resilience. www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013162...

Transformative Leadership Program For Effective Climate Action in Christian Communities: www.creationjustice.org/leadership.h...