Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF
Dec 27, 2015
Reflection
Open our hearts through scripture, prayer, theology and liturgy.
Every element of creation is a gift of God and a revelation of God.
Education
Open our minds to learn and teach the issues before us. Deepen our understanding of the threats to God’s creation. Connect sustainable practices with eco-justice, economics and social justice.
Action
Open our hands to implement projects that protect, heal and honor all life.
Through our works, we are known
to the world.
Gift of Water
God’s Covenant
God’s Covenant
with Noah
with Noah
Source of
Source of LightLight & & Breath
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the Lord
the LordTre
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Trees
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Garden of God
Garden of God
Celebration of
Celebration of
the Word
the Word
Web of Life
Interdependence of All Life
Water of Baptism Water of Life
• Gift of Water protect and enhance watersheds, restore water quality
• God’s Covenant God’s Covenant with Noahwith Noah preserve native habitats, bio-diversity, and wilderness areas
Issues Surrounding Bottled Water
• Waste
– Natural resources
– Un-recycled bottles go to landfills
• Toxicity– Inadequate regulation and enforcement
(FDA vs. EPA)
– BPA
• Cost– Bottled water can cost up to 1000 times
more than tap water
– Loss of public water fountains
Biodiversity - I Corinthians 12:26 Biodiversity - I Corinthians 12:26
If one member suffers, all sufferIf one member suffers, all suffer...
• Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program, BWHP
• Cultural and Spiritual Values of BioDiversity – Jeffrey Golliher, Program Representative for Environment and Sustainable Development with Anglican Observer at United Nations
• Fair Trade Shade Grown Coffee and Tea– Conservation Concessions
BWHP
Companions of the Land
• Trees of LifeTrees of Life sustainable forest management and endorse road-less forests
• Garden of GodGarden of God implement healthy agriculture and land practices, CBG/A
Psalm 1:3 …like a tree planted near water that yields fruit in due season, leaves never fade
• National Forest Protection and Restoration Act – end destruction and irresponsible
timber sale, restore forests
• Post consumer recycled paper, tree-free paper and GPI www.greenpressinitiative.org
• Religious Campaign Forest Conservation www.creationethics.org OBN-Opening the Book of Nature & NCC Land Initiative Resources
Breath of Life - Air Quality Sustaining Life
• Source of LightSource of Light & & BreathBreath Address global warming and climate change issues - conserve and buy green renewable energy.
• House of the LordHouse of the Lord Continue greening our churches, camps, and conference centers.
Sources of Energy Sources of Energy Acts2:1-3Acts2:1-3 Fire, Streams of Heat Fire, Streams of Heat
• Power & Light Groups
• EPA - Energy Star Congregations
• NCC, Eco-Justice Covenant Congregations
• IInterfaith CClimate CChange NNetwork
Greening Your Church
• Energy Conservation & Green Energy
• Sustainable Build & Design Practices
• Community Gardening
• Fair Trade/Shade Grown Coffee
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Work with local Watershed groups
• A Creation Awareness Center- Care of Creation Liturgies in May & October
Alternative Christmas Gifts• River Research and
Educational Program• Plants for Rain Garden • Native plant/bush for
stream Restoration
TSSF Charism: JPIC Ministry
Principle 13 – pray, study, work
Principle 18 - …use and distribution of wealth, questions concerning justice and peace; and all other questions concerning life of faith.
Contact regional JPIC leaders to learn more