Tag: Care

Hurricane Gustav, September 1, 2008 | Photo Credit NASA June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a six-month period that stretches through November 30 and calls for vigilance, compassion, and preparedness. At Lutheran Disaster Response, we believe preparedness is not only practical, but also an expression of care for our neighbors. As communities across coastal and inland regions enter this season, we are reminded that even one storm can profoundly impact lives. What to Expect This Hurricane Season The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2026 outlook in May, projecting a below-average hurricane season…

“In the Scriptures, God assigns a sacred responsibility to human beings: we are to care for and keep God’s creation for future generations,” opens the ELCA’s most recent social message, “Earth’s Climate Crisis.” It continues, “With God’s help humanity can turn from the present course, take loving and just action, and live more harmoniously within God’s beautiful and verdant creation.” Creation Care Ambassadors (Ambassadors), trained through a certification program of Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) with ELCA collaborator Blessed Tomorrow, empower themselves to make a difference with tools, resources and networking to act and advocate for climate solutions. Reach out to…

Brenda Henry, Carnegie, PA Warm-up Question What issue in your community would like to see addressed and why?  Are there others who have a different perspective than you? What are some of their reasons for their position?  Invitation to Care In the city of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental Island, in the Philippines, groups of people have come together to fight against a proposal that they believe will severely impact their community. This proposal, P23-B, is a land reclamation project that seeks to develop the coastlines of the city. Proponents of the project argue that the development project dubbed “The Smart City”…

By Christine Moffett, Federal Policy Intern, ELCA Witness in Society After many months of deliberation, Congress has passed and President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a federal spending bill that was heralded as a crucial step towards finding solutions to the climate crisis by making the largest federal investment ever in clean energy technologies. This investment comes as movement toward the United States fulfilling its pledge, under the Paris Climate Agreement, of 50% reduction in emissions by 2030. By fulfilling this pledge, the United States will prioritize our environment in need of care and aim for…