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Care for Creation Task Force

Download the Letter to Congregations from the Task Force here!


The Creation Care and Changing Climate Task Force was established by the Montana Synod Council subsequent to the approval of a 2019 Montana Synod Assembly Resolution to “Care for Creation and Respond to the Changing Climate”. The purpose of the task force is to assist the
synod and its congregations by developing and presenting meaningful and measurable mitigation and adaptation actions that, when implemented by the congregations, will take better care of creation and those who live in it.

The task force is guided by the idea that through our baptisms, God brings us into the divine plan for all of creation. We are equipped by the Spirit, then, to care for others and the world that God has made. Whole-hearted, intentional stewardship of God’s creation is a serious aspect of what it means to be a follower of Christ, doing God’s work with our hands.


Changing Climate Liturgy

Click below to download the full liturgy individually, or click here to download the full package
Liturgy and Order of Service

Kyrie

Hymn of Praise

Holy Holy Holy

Lamb of God


Liturgy Prayers

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ELCA Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice social statement

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Since the changing climate is an issue that affects our youths' future, we wanted to recognize and include their thoughts on the matter. The Task Force has created a survey of 6-7 questions directed toward middle schoolers and high schoolers.

It takes only a minute or two to complete, and it can remain anonymous, or you can share your name and contact information:
https://forms.gle/mMAEauvBqmNAWcGw5. Our hope is to find out ways that we can better serve the youth in our church and care for God's creation together. Thank you.



Resources From the ELCA:
  • 15 Steps to Create Effective Climate Communications
  • Let's Talk Faith & Climate: Communication Guidance for Faith Leaders
  • Moving Forward: A Guide to Climate Action for Your Congregation and Community
Becoming a Care of Creation Congregation:
  • A Practical Guide to Forming a Creation Care Group in Your Congregation
  • Sustainability Activities - Pilgrim Lutheran
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  • Faith Formation
    • Faith Formation
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    • NRIT >
      • Jessica Crist Scholarship Fund
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    • Montana Synod Information
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    • Staff
    • Directories
    • Changing Climate Taskforce
    • Stewardship and Mission Support
    • Synod Council
    • Gift Policy
    • Clusters
    • Staff Blogs >
      • Laurie Jungling - From the Bishop Blog
    • Ecuminical & Interfaith Partners
    • Partner Ministries >
      • WELCA News
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    • For Congregations
    • Disaster Response Resources
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    • Coaching in the Montana Synod
    • For Rostered Leaders
  • News & Events
    • News & Events
    • 2022 News Archive
    • 50-40-10 Women's Ordination Anniversaries
    • Events Calendar
    • Archive >
      • 2021 News Archive
      • From the Bishop Blog - Jessica Crist
      • Synod Assembly Archive
      • Quincentenary
      • South Africa 2015
      • Bolivia Recap Blog
    • Multimedia
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