http://earthministry.org Suggested curricula for adults. daily 1 2009-02-11T08:46:14Z http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/101-ways-to-help-save-the-earth-with-fifty-two Produced by the Eco-Justice Working Group of the NCCC, care of the United Methodist Church's (UMC) General Board of Church and Society. This guide examines the many ways that our current lifestyle contributes to the global environmental crisis. The first part of this guide explains the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, and acid rain. The Citizen's Guide then lists 101 simple steps which each of us can take to help avert these potential disasters. No publisher tricia Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library stewardship 2009-06-24T19:09:25Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/publications/CFAC/at-the-table Focuses on food systems and the impact of food choices No publisher deannam Food & Farming (B,C,V) Resource - Congregations Curriculum Worship Aid Resources 2009-02-26T19:34:39Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/publications/CFAC/by-the-waters Focuses on water quality and use No publisher deannam Resource - Congregations Water Curriculum Worship Aid Resources 2009-04-02T17:52:40Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/books/caring-for-gods-creation-a-collection-of Author: Moore-Kochlacs, Peter G. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Ecology Curriculum Resource Library 2009-06-08T21:18:46Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/earthscore-your-personal-environmental-audit-guide-1 Author: Lotter, Donald W. While intended for personal and household use, this resource can also serve as a helpful guide for congregations that want to quantitatively evaluate their ecological “footprint” and take steps towards greater sustainability and social equity. No publisher tricia Curriculum Resource Library Global Warming stewardship Resource - Congregations Books-Adults Environmental Health Resources 2009-06-29T21:27:04Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/eco-church-an-action-manual Author: Fritsch, Albert and Angela Ladavaia-Cox. This resource contains helpful audits, suggestions, and resources for individuals and congregations. No publisher tricia Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library stewardship 2009-02-09T23:36:11Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/environmental-stewardship-resource-manual Author: Environmental Stewardship Committee. This manual can be used by lay Christians, priests, youth groups, deacons, bishops -- in short, by anybody--as an introduction to Christian environmental stewardship and as a source of materials for a wide range of activities. The manual's contents can be used for reflection, worship preparation, Christian education, and as a source of ideas for actions that you can take in your home, workplace, church, and community. No publisher tricia Curriculum Resource Library stewardship Resource - Congregations Curriculum-Children 2009-06-24T19:48:06Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/for-god-so-loves-the-world-peacemaking-and-the Author: Author White, Vera K. This curriculum consists of six sessions. Based on selected biblical passages on the care of creation. The session titles summarize the movement of the course: God Creates, God Reveals, God Gives Freedom, God Mourns the Brokenness, God Offers Rest and Peace, and God Redeems. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Curriculum Christian environmental theology 2009-01-22T01:38:50Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/gods-earth-our-home-a-resource-for-congregational Author: Bhagat, Shantilal P. No publisher tricia Justice Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library Economics 2009-02-09T23:42:04Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/green-guidance-how-to-plan-environmentally Author: Sparr, Pamela. A well packaged guide for environmentally responsible meetings and events. Rich with a variety of resources that may be used in many areas of church life. No publisher tricia Books-Adults Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library stewardship 2009-02-09T23:35:16Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/publications/greening-congregations-handbook/greening-congregations-handbook The 225-page Greening Congregations Handbook is a “tool box” for all who want to foster creation awareness and care in their congregations. It helps readers actively respond to the question, “Why should people of faith care for creation?” No publisher deannam Books-Adults Resource - Congregations Curriculum stewardship 2009-03-11T19:43:30Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/guide-to-resource-efficient-church-buildings Author: Mumma, Tracy. This guide deals with the responsible use of God’s gifts in constructing churches. It considers “embodied energy” (energy spent in production and transportation of materials), recycling, and the disposal of construction waste. This guide also gives a list of manufacturers of resource efficient building materials. No publisher tricia Curriculum Resource Library Global Warming stewardship Resource - Congregations Books-Adults 2009-06-24T20:03:11Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/healing-and-defending-god2019s-creation-hands-on Author: White, Vera K. This resource book/curricula has the following sections: (1) Discipleship and Worship; (2) Learning and Teaching (providing lesson plans for preschool children through adults); (3) Lifestyle (individual and communal lifestyle choices); (4) Reusing, Reducing, and Recycling (exploring consumption habits); and (5) Legislation, Public Policy, and Community Involvement. No publisher tricia Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library stewardship 2009-02-09T23:39:21Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/household-ecoteam-workbook-a-six-month-program-to Author: Gershon, David and Robert Gilman. This workbook divides environmental concerns into six areas and recommends that small groups meet regularly (over a six-month period) to address these areas: water efficiency, energy efficiency, transportation, and garbage/waste reduction. Each month, the group can take specific actions in order to implement ideas within a household or church congregation. No publisher tricia Resource - Congregations Curriculum Resource Library stewardship 2009-06-08T22:49:13Z Page http://earthministry.org/resources/suggested-publications/for-adults/curricular-aids/national_parks/ken_burns Two religious study guides designed to accompany Ken Burns' "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" 12-hour portrait of our national parks. These guides encourage participants to explore God in nature and our covenant with the earth. This an effective tool for groups. No publisher deannam Resource - Congregations Creation Curriculum 2010-06-30T21:42:58Z Page