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Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF

Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF. ACTION. REFL ECTION. EDUCATION. 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.

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Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF

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  1. Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF

  2. ACTION REFL ECTION EDUCATION

  3. Reflection Open our hearts through scripture, prayer, theology and liturgy. Every element of creation is a gift of God and a revelation of God.

  4. 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.

  5. Action Open our hands to implement projects that protect, heal and honor all life. Through our works, we are known to the world.

  6. Social,Economic and Ecological (SEE) JusticeRomans 8:22-5: - all Creation is groaning…

  7. Web of Life Interdependence of All Life • Celebration of • the Word God’s Covenant with Noah Gift of Water Source of Light & Breath Garden of God House of the Lord Trees of Life

  8. Water of Baptism Water of Life • Gift of Waterprotect and enhance watersheds, restore water quality • God’s Covenant with Noahpreserve native habitats, bio-diversity, and wilderness areas

  9. 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

  10. Biodiversity - I Corinthians 12:26 If 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

  11. Companions of the Land • Trees of Lifesustainable forest management and endorse road-less forests • Garden of Godimplement healthy agriculture and land practices, CBG/A

  12. 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

  13. Food & Faith IssuesFood Security • How is our food grown? • How does food get to our table?

  14. Breath of Life - Air Quality Sustaining Life • Source of Light & BreathAddress global warming and climate change issues - conserve and buy green renewable energy. • House of the LordContinue greening our churches, camps, and conference centers.

  15. Sources of Energy Acts2:1-3Fire, Streams of Heat • Power & Light Groups • EPA - Energy Star Congregations • NCC, Eco-Justice Covenant Congregations • Interfaith Climate Change Network

  16. 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

  17. Intergenerational Activity Weeds to Wreaths

  18. Alternative Christmas Gifts • River Research and Educational Program • Plants for Rain Garden • Native plant/bush for stream Restoration

  19. 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

  20. Celebration of the Word • Liturgies celebrating God as Creator • Creation Season

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