Sacred Acts

by Mcduff, Mallory; McKibben, Bill

• ISBN13: 9780865717008
• ISBN10: 0865717001
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-24
• Publisher: New Society Pub

Summary

From evangelicals to Episcopalians, people of faith are mobilizing to confront climate change. This unique anthology brings together stories from all over North America of contemporary church leaders, parishioners, and religious activists who are working to define a new environmental movement, where honoring the Creator means protecting the planet. Sacred Actsdocuments the diverse actions taken by churches to address climate change through stewardship, advocacy, spirituality, and justice. Contributions from leading Christian voices such as Norman Wirzba and the Reverend Canon Sally Bingham detail the work of faith communities: Englewood Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where parishioners have enhanced food security by sharing canning and food preservation skills in the church kitchen Georgia's Interfaith Power & Light, which has used federal stimulus funds help congregations, reduce utility bills, and cut carbon emissions Earth Ministry, where people of faith spearheaded the movement to pass state legislation to make Washington State coal-free Sacred Actsshows that churches can play a critical role in confronting climate changeperhaps the greatest moral imperative of our time. This timely collection will inspire individuals and congregations to act in good faith to help protect Earth's climate. Mallory McDuffteaches environmental education at Warren Wilson College, a unique liberal arts school that combines academics with work and service. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was raised in a family that integrated faith and environmental stewardship. She is the author of Natural Saints.

Author Biography

Mallory McDuff teaches environmental education at Warren Wilson College, a unique liberal arts school that combines academics with work and service. A lifelong Episcopalian, She was raised in a family that integrated faith and environmental stewardship. She is also the author of Natural Saints.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction: A Pentecost Moment of Change	p. 1
stewardship
Food, Faith and a Catechesis of Taste: Resisting the Junk Food of Empire	p. 13
Beyond Belief: Effective Religious Leadership on Energy and Climate Change	p. 29
Life is Changed, Not Ended: Natural Burial, Conservation and Climate	p. 47
spirituality
At the Intersection of Belief and Knowledge: Climate Science and our Christian Faith	p. 67
In God's Garden: Living the Good News in a Changing Climate	p. 89
The Birds of the Air: Preaching, Climate Change and Anxiety	p. 101
advocacy
From Church Sanctuaries to the Steps of the Capitol: Faithful Advocacy for a Coal-Free Washington	p. 117
Turning Over the Money Tables: The Economy, Green Jobs and Congregations	p. 135
The Cross in the Mountains: Mountaintop Removal in Appalachia	p. 149
justice
Faith and Flight: Immigration, die Church and the Climate	p. 167
For the Health of All: Faith Communities and Environmental Justice	p. 183
Responding in Times of Disaster: Pray Without Ceasing	p. 199
Conclusion: On Earth as it is in Heaven	p. 215
Afterword: The Power of Ideas	p. 219
Notes	p. 225
Index	p. 249
About the Author	p. 259
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