Easter and the Environment: Heeding the Call for a Cultural and Spiritual Transformation

The symbolism of Easter offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the natural world and the shift of consciousness required for the survival of life on this planet. If we are to find a way forward we urgently need to address climate change and environmental degradation.  To alter our perilous trajectory we need to assume responsibility for the state of our world. Science alone will not take us where we need to go. We need a transformation that will enable us to address the wide range of human activities that are adversely impacting the Earth's ecosystems. Science alone cannot solve the crisis we face, to do that we will need a spiritual and cultural transformation.

Christian Climate Action: Non-Violent Easter Uprising

Christian Climate Action (CCA) is one of the faith groups that is taking part in the UK's Extinction Rebellion (XR).  CCA is an Affinity Group within XR and they are taking part in the International Rebellion that calls for "sustained mass disobedience". CCA is part of a wave of protests that started on April 15th and will continue until at least April 27th.

Caroline Harmon is with the CCA group and she said that her group has received messages of support from Christian communities around the world. Many told her that they are "inspired" by the CCA's protest actions.  "The Extinction Rebellion has brought a lot of new people into the world of activism and tapped into new energy." Harmon said. "We’re really keen to see more Christians get involved."

Right Action: Ten Ways to Minimize your Footprint

God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking: god be in mine heart, and in my thinking; God be at my end, and and my departing. - John Rutter (b. 1945)

This is the fourth installment in the series the Eightfold Path of Environmental Action. This series offers helpful information and tips related to climate change and the environment. It is a companion to The Seed, a short film that will be launched at the end of the Season of Creation on October 4, 2020.