Heal the Earth (Downloadable for free)
DAILY THEMES
Day 1
Theme: The Earth, Lovingly Created
Area of Focus: Introduce the effects of carbon and provide scriptural, spiritual, and theological foundations for our response to the climate crisis.
Day 2
Theme: Immersed in Creation
Area of Focus: Protecting our oceans and sacred water sources while growing in awareness plastic pollution, particularly in the oceans.
Day 3
Theme: The Stewardship of God’s Goodness
Area of Focus: Noticing how our everyday choices, including what we choose to eat, can impact the planet. This will include a focus on food and methane, while making connections to Christian hospitality, sacrament, and an invitation to God’s table.
Day 4
Theme: Finding Our Place
How are people being impacted now by climate disruption? We will explore the connections between the environment, poverty, and racism.
Day 5
Theme: The Imperative to Act
While starting simple and small, we will consider concrete possibilities for urgent response while keeping faith in the ceaseless spirit of God’s goodness.
SCRIPTURE FOUNDATIONS
Doctrine and Covenants Section 163:4b
Doctrine and Covenants Section 163:2b
Genesis 1:1-28
Genesis 2:4-23