Justice Peace & Integrity of Creation JPIC – TSSF

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.

Social,Economic and Ecological (SEE) Justice Romans 8:22-5: - all Creation is groaning…

Gift of Water God’s Covenant with Noah Source of Light & Breath House of the Lord the Lord Trees of Life Garden of God Celebration of 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 with NoahGod’s Covenant with 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 If one member suffers, all suffer 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

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 Religious Campaign Forest Conservation OBN-Opening the Book of Nature & NCC Land Initiative Resourceswww.creationethics.org

Food & Faith Issues Food Security How is our food grown? How does food get to our table?

Breath of Life - Air Quality Sustaining Life Source of Light & BreathSource of Light & Breath 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 Acts2:1-3Fire, Streams of Heat Sources of Energy Acts2:1-3 Fire, Streams of Heat Power & Light Groups EPA - Energy Star Congregations NCC, Eco-Justice Covenant Congregations IC CNInterfaith Climate Change Network

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

Intergenerational Activity Weeds to Wreaths

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

Celebration of the Word Liturgies celebrating God as Creator Creation Season