Posts about Creation Care
November 6, 2024
Energy conservation projects have been emphasized by Christ Church in Eastport
Christ Church’s recent efforts build upon past efforts which included: additional building insulation, automatic setback thermostats on both heating systems and hot water tanks, water heater insulation jackets and hot water pipe insulation, individual lighting...
October 13, 2024
Vote Forward Letter-writing Party at St. Luke’s Cathedral
St. Luke’s Public Policy and Environmental Action Team hosted a Vote Forward letter-writing party after the 10:00 service on October 13. The eleven members wrote 200 letters to people in swing states who are registered...
September 24, 2024
Earth Keepers Organize Food Waste Presentation
Earth Keepers from St. Peter’s, St. Luke’s, and St. Alban’s Episcopal churches collaborated to invite Susanne Lee to give a presentation on food waste in the U.S. at St. Luke’s Cathedral on September 22, 2024....
September 17, 2024
Season of Creation Celebrated with Ecumenical Service in Houlton
Under the leadership of Earth Keeper Christy Fitzpatrick, Good Shepherd, Houlton hosted an ecumenical service at the town amphitheater in Monument Park to start off the Season of Creation. There were about 40 in attendance,...
September 17, 2024
Diocese Hosts Annual Intergenerational Summer Finale at Camp Bishopswood
All-ages came together for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine's Annual Summer Finale to gather, pray, and rest from Sept. 13-15 at Camp Bishopswood.
September 16, 2024
Diocesan Earth Keepers’ Hold First-ever Retreat
On the weekend of September 13 and 14, twelve Earth Keepers from eight parishes met for a retreat at Camp Bishopswood, coinciding with the Summer Finale. Admirably organized by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Reece, the...
August 29, 2024
Earth Keepers in Portland Paint Season of Creation Banner
The gorgeous banner was painted by the parishioners of the Cathedral of St. Luke in Portland! It will be included in the processions each Sunday during the Season of Creation.
May 19, 2024
Ecumenical Green Teams Gathering held in Cape Elizabeth
On May 19 the BTS Center hosted a Green Teams gathering at Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church. There were representatives from many churches of all denominations in southern and mid coast Maine, including many Episcopal Earth Keepers. We...
September 1, 2023
Earth Keeper Update from the Aroostook Cluster
Aroostook Cluster’s Covenant to Care of Creation St. Paul’s, Fairfield Earth Keepers from our cluster of churches; St. Paul’s, Good Shepherd in Houlton, St. John’s in Presque Isle, are planning a combined gathering in September....
September 1, 2023
Earth Keeper Update from the Cathedral of St. Luke
CATHEDRAL OF ST. LUKE COVENANT TO CARE OF CREATION In Jesus, God so loved the whole world. We follow Jesus, so we love the world God loves. Concerned about the global climate emergency, drawing from...