By Rev. Peter S. Sawtell, Executive Director, Eco-Justice Ministries Texts: Jeremiah 17:12-18 and 1 Peter 1:13-21 INTRODUCTION If you can, I want you to think back about 20 years. It was the start of the Reagan era, and many changes…
This issue focuses on the 2008 presidential election. Many Americans see this election as particularly significant. They have significant concerns about peace, justice, and the integrity of Creation, and they understand that these three issues are inextricably interconnected. Additionally, articles on climate change and hunger give our readers round out this issue.
By Sara Barz
Grist
July 30, 2008
Evangelicals have been absent without leave from the climate change discussion, failing to push the Republican Party to take the issue seriously, according to Richard Cizik, the vice president for governmental affairs at the National Association of Evangelicals.
By Dave Ross
News Radio 710 KIRO
July 24, 2008
In-studio today was Richard Cizik, Vice President with the National Association of Evangelicals. He's in-town with Earth Ministry, a local group who's mission statement is "Inspiring and mobilizing the Christian community to play a leadership role in building a just and sustainable futue."
By John Iwasaki
Seattle P-I
July 23, 2008
Like shrinking ice caps, resistance among American Christians to address the effects of global warming is diminishing, creating a once-unlikely connection between the scientific and the spiritual, representatives of national and local religious organizations said Wednesday.
This issue invites our readers into some of the central eco-theological issues of our day from local organic food to climate change to biofuels. The lead article comes from an evangelical pastor who doesn't fit the stereotype of an evangelical but brings issues of poverty, hunger, and justice into sharp focus.
by Deanna Matzen
Text: John 4:3-30
Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well reveals to us the seeds of environmental degradation and the hope of Living Water.
By Chris Thomas
Public News Service - WA
June 23, 2008
Churches in Washington are taking action on such issues as fair trade, climate change and conservation, and they're part of a national groundswell. A new Sierra Club report features faith groups in every state that are making the environment a top priority.
This issue is focused primarily on the celebration of Earth Day, which has turned into Earth Month in recent years with environmental events happening throughout the month of April. Additionally, LeeAnne Beres writes about her recent trips to the Holy Land as a lead in to an upcoming Earth Ministry eco-tour in January of 2009.
The focus of this issue is political advocacy from a faith perspective. Among the central challenges we face in living out our values are the Christian calling to "speak truth to power" and to "speak the truth in love."
This issue of Earth Letter celebrates Earth Ministry's 15th anniversary and reflects on that journey together. For those of you who have been members for some years, we hope this issue stirs your memories. For those of you who have joined us more recently, we hope that this issue gives you a snapshot of our joint ministry, and of your fellow travelers.
By Lance Dickie
The Seattle Times
June 15, 2007
Fifteen years after the pioneering Earth Ministry was founded in Seattle to link religion and the environment, the nation's attention will be drawn back to the city toward another, potentially broader spiritual awakening.
Prophetic leadership is the backbone to societal change. In this issue, we hear from some of today's emerging environmental leaders including Paul Hawken, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, and Episcopal Bishop Steven Charleston.
By Unknown Editorial
The Seattle Times
June 06, 2007
President George W. Bush is not fooling any of his G-8 colleagues in Germany with his belated call to set long-term goals reducing emissions related to global warming. The same is true here at home.
By Janet I. Tu
Seattle Times
June 01, 2007
From faith groups carrying signs at climate-change rallies to prominent evangelical Christians speaking out on the topic, people of faith appear to be increasingly involved in environmental issues.
