Many religious teachings emphasize stewardship of the Earth. For example, Christianity teaches that humans are caretakers of God's creation.
Oakland Christian Church started the “Nature Care” group to engage local churches in our local environmental issues.
The connection between nature and the human spirit is undeniable. Thank you to this group for starting the conversation how caring for the local environment, churches can fulfill their spiritual mission, support their community, and contribute to a healthier, just and more sustainable world.
Resources to get your church connected
Resources
Here are a few items I have found useful in this space.
Website- Homegrown National Park https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
Website - A Rocha - https://arocha.org/en/
Website - Katharine Heyhoe - Climate Scientist and Pastor's Wife-https://www.katharinehayhoe.com/
Podcast - Global Weirding with Katharine Heyhoe-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6RkdaEqgRVKi3AzidF4ow
Book- Garden City- John Mark Comer