Nurture & Sustain
Nurture & Sustain
This toolkit offers ways we can care for the earth and help combat climate change. We are hopeful and believe that by working together through prayers and action, we can gradually restore God’s very good gift of creation and, in doing so, be better prepared for future climate disasters.
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Printable & Sharable Resources
For easy access and printing – each section is available as a separate downloadable/printable PDF.
How To Begin: Discerning Local Leadership and Setting Goals
Team Mission & Policy Statement Template
Community Survey Example
In Worship: Observances for the Care of Creation
Rogation Days and Garden Blessings
A Rite for the Blessing of a Garden
An Outdoor Guided Meditation
Lectio Divina: The Book of Nature
Creation Psalms
Worship Resources for the Season of Creation
Year-Round Worship Resources
How to Observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
Formation: Study and Grow with Creation Care
A Godly Play™ Style Story of Creation
Poetry & Reflections
On Campus: Caring for Creation in your Buildings and Grounds
Calculating Your Carbon Footprint
Benefits of Pollinator Gardens
Six Steps to a Successful Pollinator Garden
Fellowship: Earth Friendly & Green Gathering
Being Great Neighbors
Introduce Zero-Waste Living
Eat Pray Walk
The 5 R’s of Kitchen Hospitality
Take Action: Local & Global
Becoming a Ministry Partner with Episcopal Relief & Development
50 Easy Ways to Care for Creation
Pick One Thing To Do This Week
Fun & Fundraising with Episcopal Relief & Development
Get Creative with Gifts for Life
How To Plan a Churchwide Campaign
Helpful Tips for a Successful Campaign
How to Plan an Individual or Team Fundraising Online Campaign
Fundraising With Fellowship & Worship Activities
Opportunities for Local & Diocesan Grants and Individual Support
Individual Giving Opportunities
