Tiyanjana Banda wants to do something about the problem of solid waste in Malawi. He sees it as a blessing in disguise thanks to a machine he has designed that will turn plastic waste into building blocks: I have developed a Social Enterprise that will create employment for young people […]
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Several creation care organizations have partnered to lead the Christian Climate Observers Program (CCOP) at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, October 30- November 13 . CCOP is training the next generation of UN climate observers from a Christian and missional perspective before and […]
Kuki Rokhum, EFICOR in India, has sent the following message inviting churches throughout India to set aside one Sunday this month as Eco-Sunday to celebrate God’s creation. And we thought – why should churches in Indian have all the fun? What about the rest of the world? Here’s Kuki’s message, […]
Alexander Negrov and Alexander Malov, both with Hodos Institute (Ukraine), have published an important research article examining attitudes toward Eco-Theology among both Orthodox and Evangelical religious leaders in the Eastern Europe region. We applaud this work – and encourage other regions to do the same kind of research (and tell […]
“Uncle John” Stott is famous not only for his love of scripture, and his love of Jesus – but also for his love of birds. In recognition, A Rocha are encouraging the entire global family to help remember Uncle John with a global birding day: Vision & PurposeThe John Stott […]
For Christians who are interested in learning about urban solutions to climate change we recommend this free World Urban Campaign Urban Thinkers Campus from May 17 – 22. While this is not a Christian event, it is co-hosted by the WEA to provide an opportunity for bringing Christian voices into […]
***NOTE: The first event below starts tomorrow, 6 May!*** This fall UN Secretary General António Guterres is convening a global food systems summit (dates TBA). Summit preparation is well underway. The vision and goals for the summit have been set, and 5 action tracks are working toward the summit. To […]
If our theology allowed for Patron Saints, John Stott would be the Patron Saint of the Creation Care movement. He was exemplary in his love of God’s creation and active in areas such as encouraging the founding of A Rocha, so the celebration of his 100th birthday is an event […]
Here’s another Earth Day opportunity: InterFaith Power and Light is offering a free kit of materials for congregations to use in celebrating Earth Day. Some of these materials will be North America specific, but others might find useful ideas here*. Faith Climate Action Week is Interfaith Power & Light’s annual […]
Bob Sluka and Brittany Michalski are inviting you to join them May 9-20 for another A Rocha Adventure experience in south Florida. This is a Research and Exploration trip designed for college students and recent graduates interested in learning about marine conservation, research techniques, and its integration with Christian faith. This […]