Creation care

The pastor of a small church in a tiny town works to make a big difference

When the Rev. Antwon Nixon returned to his Georgia hometown, he didn't expect the call that would lead to his becoming a minister who would expand his church beyond its walls, all the way to the neighboring wildlife refuge.

By Stephanie Hunt Journalist

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Becca Edwards: Science is a tool that helps us better live out our faith

In her work as a climate action fellow, a former science professor equips clergy and laypeople to advocate for environmental justice.

My students taught me that sustainable end-of-life plans can empower young and old alike

A professor’s personal experience and research inspired a course on sustainable end-of-life choices. What happened that semester surprised everyone in the classroom.

By Mallory McDuff Professor

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Katharine Hayhoe: How to talk about climate change with people who disagree with you

Whether it’s with your uncle or your congregation, having conversations about climate change is the first step to action, says one of the nation’s top climate scientists.

Katharine Hayhoe: How to talk about climate change with people who disagree with you (long version)

Whether it’s with your uncle or your congregation, having conversations about climate change is the first step to action, says one of the nation’s top climate scientists.

At DaySpring Baptist Church, less is more

In Waco, Texas, a contemplative Baptist church prioritizes sacred and simple as central to its self-definition. The result is an intentional focus that guides everything from space upkeep to community involvement to fundraising campaigns.

By Anna Mitchael Writer

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Don’t ignore use of space when planning for a church’s environmental sustainability

A half-empty church building isn’t just a financial problem; it’s an environmental problem, writes a consultant.

By Rick Reinhard Consultant, The Lakelands Institute

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Loving our neighbors, including the leafy ones

Learning the names of the plants around us is a Christian practice that invites us into loving, hope-filled care of the natural world, writes an associate director for LEADD’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program.

By Sarah E. Forsyth Associate Director, Thriving Congregations Coordination Program

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Growing flora and faith: Churches embrace native plant gardens

The National Wildlife Federation’s Sacred Grounds program helps churches increase native plant gardens — thereby helping wildlife flourish and encouraging community connection.

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge Journalist

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Moving beyond creation care to address environmental justice

Churches called to ministries focused on climate change should also recognize that its impact falls disproportionately on already vulnerable communities.

By Dan Holly Journalist

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A new garden of Eden: Eden Theological Seminary’s Gleaning and Garden Project flourishes

More than just a space to grow food, the seminary garden serves as a hub for local gardeners and community activists pursuing racial and economic justice.

By Chelsey D. Hillyer

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