Green Chalice

Care for God’s Creation

Our mission is to connect Christian faith, spiritual practice and creation consciousness in order to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom. Out of our call to “do justice” (Micah 6:8), we strive to demonstrate the fullness of God’s shalom through living out our faith by caring for God’s creation. In keeping with this demonstration, a resolution concerning carbon neutrality was passed at the 2017 General Assembly. From Hawaii and Washington to Ontario and Florida, and everywhere in between, Disciples congregations are caring for creation in unique and inspiring ways.

Resources

Weightlifters

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Climate Change, Congregational Transformation, Continuing Education, Conversation Guide, Environment, Justice, Lay Leadership, Prayer, Retreat, Spiritual Disciplines, Theological Manna, Week of Laity, Youth Ministry · Curriculum, Devotional, Download, Handout, Toolkit, Video, Workshop · Jan 2025

By: DHM Mission, Advocacy, and Programs Team

This season in our churches, homes, and schools feels heavy, but our collective capacity to strengthen one another and our communities is great. We are an extension of our magnificent Creator--one who emboldens, loves, and heals us toward a world that is unlike empire. The Realm of God moves by the Spirit in all living things, cultivating justice and harmony one precious load of anointing at a time. It is imperative we lift up and carry the power of the Holy Spirit in refreshing ways. Our legions of lay leaders fortify the church for every season, especially those seasons that dare us to follow Jesus. “Weightlifters” provides you with enough development materials for monthly laity training over the next year. Let us lean into intentional conditioning and be well!

After the Storm: Cultivating Hope/Healing after a Disaster

Topic: Climate Change, Pastoral Care, Retreat · Curriculum, Devotional, Workshop · Jan 2025

By: Scott Hardin-Nierri

This experience can be adapted for a 1-2 hour session, in-person during a church education hour, retreat, or workshop, or online. Though designed for people of faith, it can be expanded for interfaith or broader community settings.

An Intersectional Gospel: Faith that Moves Beyond Comfort

Topic: Advocacy, BIble Study, Continuing Education, Environment, Theological Manna · Video · Dec 2024

Panel Discussion featuring Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, Dr. Irie L. Session, Rev. Gabriel Lopez, and Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri; moderated by Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray

An Intersectional Gospel: Faith that Moves Beyond Comfort

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

Topic: Environment, Fundraising · Event Recap · Nov 2024

This webinar recording is a collaboration with National Benevolent Association (NBA), Green Chalice and Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and offers tips, strategies and practical stories to help your congregation grow networks and resources to faithfully engage in climate action, community care and creation care. While this workshop will highlight stories of creation care funding it will be applicable to all collaborative efforts for congregations seeking to look outward in practice and resourcing.

Funding for Good: Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

Green Chalice Brochure – Spanish

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

Short Congregational Assessment: Stewardship of Land and property

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2024

Restoring Nature, Restoring Ourselves

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

By: Blessed Tomorrow

Environmental Sustainability / Stewardship Planning Guide

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2024

By: Disciples Church Extension Fund

Lenten Lectionary Reflections – Year B

Topic: Environment · Worship Resource · Sep 2024

By: Week of Compassion

Green Chalice Brochure – Korean

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

Creation Seems to Groan

Topic: Environment · Worship Resource · Sep 2024

Climate Solutions for Your Home & Neighborhood

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

Faith in Action: Creation Care & Climate Change

Topic: Environment · Worship Resource · Sep 2024

Faith in Action: Becoming a Green Chalice Congregation

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2024

Food Security and Faith

Topic: Environment · Worship Resource · Sep 2024

By: Rev. Carol Devine, Green Chalice

Creation Justice Ministries

Topic: Environment · Podcast, Website · Jun 2024

Energy Audits for Faith Communities

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2023

By: Energy Star

Green Chalice Brochure

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2023

Green Chalice Certification 2023

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2023

Climate and Faith: A Call to Stewardship, Creating Refuge, and Bearing Witness

Topic: Climate Change, Environment · Download, Handout, Worship Resource · Sep 2022

By: Blessed Tomorrow

The most important thing to do to implement faith-based climate solutions is to get started, and then get others involved. We need everyone, every day. 1. Offer gratitude. 2. Pray for guidance. 3. Join with others to build momentum and scale impact. 4. Start with visible, easy changes in your congregation and home. 5. Talk about climate. 6. Use your voice and vote. 7. Become a Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador.

Climate Solutions for Your Community

Topic: Climate Change, Environment · Download, Handout · Sep 2022

By: Blessed Tomorrow

We can solve climate change, but we need public support to build the political will for collective action. Everyone can and needs to be part of solutions, including people of faith. Share your concerns and your ideas, focus on the benefits of solutions and the moral imperative to act. 1. Go clean. 2. Restore thriving nature. 3. Promote Active Transportation. 4. Shop local. 5. Be inclusive. 6. Connect with and support local officials. 7. Join a local organization.

Climate, Food & Faith

Topic: Climate Change, Environment · Download, Handout · Sep 2022

We can all eat better, in a way that benefits our health and helps our climate at the same time. Focus on including more delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables in your diet, today. Share your healthy habits with your neighbors, colleagues, and policymakers 1. Eat the rainbow → more fruits and vegetables. 2. Eat better protein. 3. Eat locally and seasonally whenever possible. 4. Cook and shop with your kids. 5. Eliminate food waste. 6. Bring your reusable bags for fruits and veggies in addition to your shopping bags. 7. Vote with your dollar. 8. Vote for candidates and policies

Climate Solutions for Your Workplace or Congregation

Topic: Climate Change, Environment, Workplace · Download, Handout · Sep 2021

By: Blessed Tomorrow

We can all make our workplace or congregation better. The most important thing to do is to get started. Pick one or two actions from the list below and do them now. The rest will follow more easily. 1. Make sure climate and community well-being are part of your organization’s mission. 2. Involve others. 3. Focus on the benefits. 4. Make 100% clean renewable energy your goal, with a target date. 5. Start with the easy, obvious successes. 6. Move beyond your walls. 7. Engage other organizations and the community.

Advent 2020: Green Chalice

Topic: Advent, Environment · Devotional, Download, Worship Resource · Nov 2020

Each year we observe the season of Advent as an opportunity to prepare for the coming of our Lord in a fresh and meaningful way. It seems that, while we’ve been mired in the realities of the coronavirus and the mass destruction here in Southwest Louisiana, the year has slipped past and now we’re standing at the door of Advent. More than ever, we need to be very intentional in our preparations.

Moving Forward: A Guide to Climate Action For Your Congregation and Community

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2019

Seguir Adelante: Guía de acción climática para su congregación y comunidad

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2019

Creation Care Book List

Topic: Environment · Toolkit · Sep 2019

Cool Congregations Carbon Checklist & Action Menu

Topic: Environment · Download · Sep 2009

By: Interfaith Power & Light

Earth Day General Program for Disciples Women

Topic: Disciples Women, Environment · Worship Resource · Sep 2009

Return to the Garden

Topic: Environment, Food · Toolkit · Sep 2009

The Disciples Guide to Organizing Community Gardens

And God Saw That It Was Good: Is It Still?

Topic: Environment · Report · Oct 2008

A Study Guide on the Environment from the International Disciples Women's Ministries

Just Climate: A Study Guide for Adult Christians

Topic: Climate Change, Environment · Curriculum, Toolkit · Sep 2008

By: Written by: Adam Bray, Chloe Schwabe, and Christy Merrick; Edited by: Cassandra Carmichael

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Funding for Good:
Community Collaboration and Grant Writing

This webinar is a collaboration with National Benevolent Association (NBA) and Green Chalice and Disciples Home Missions of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and will offer tips, strategies and practical stories to help your congregation grow networks and resources to faithfully engage in climate action, community care and creation care.