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The Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is a part, has Five Marks of Mission, or activities that describe the church's job. They are:
The Mission of the Church Is the Mission of Christ
“Episcopalians understand the life of the mind is a gift of God and to deny the best of current knowledge is not using the gifts God has given you,” she said. “In that sense, yes, [denying climate change] could be understood as a moral issue.”
As we prepare for another growing season in our vegetable garden and orchard, we may be confident that we are not only responding to human need by feeding the hungry, but also sustaining and renewing the earth that God has given us to care for. In short, we are doing what the church should be doing.
Sunday FISHing is this Sunday, April 19. Come learn about why caring for creation is a matter of faith, and help us put in the garden. Bring a dish to share, and wear (or bring) gardening clothes. We'll get started in the Undercroft about 11:30 and be outside by 12:00.
The Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is a part, has Five Marks of Mission, or activities that describe the church's job. They are:
The Mission of the Church Is the Mission of Christ
- To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
- To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
- To respond to human need by loving service
- To seek to transform u nj ust structures of soc iety, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation
- To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth
“Episcopalians understand the life of the mind is a gift of God and to deny the best of current knowledge is not using the gifts God has given you,” she said. “In that sense, yes, [denying climate change] could be understood as a moral issue.”
As we prepare for another growing season in our vegetable garden and orchard, we may be confident that we are not only responding to human need by feeding the hungry, but also sustaining and renewing the earth that God has given us to care for. In short, we are doing what the church should be doing.
Sunday FISHing is this Sunday, April 19. Come learn about why caring for creation is a matter of faith, and help us put in the garden. Bring a dish to share, and wear (or bring) gardening clothes. We'll get started in the Undercroft about 11:30 and be outside by 12:00.
Please comment: what do you do at home to sustain and renew the life of the earth?