Speak to the earth and it will teach you. The two are not often discussed together, but should be and must be in the future in the eyes of Presbyterians for Restoring Creation. The organization first recognized two local congregations, the Solana Beach Church and St. Mark Church in Newport, for extensive environmental efforts. This can lead, Hessel stated, to achieving a sustainable human-earth relationship theologically. We need both 'books,' Scripture and nature.
Ecological reformation features a spirit and fosters an ethos that redefines human vocation.
Right-relatedness, earthly virtues and action for the good of all life become the focus of faithfulness. A reformation for the sake of eco-justice produces fresh understanding of the church's role in ecumenical earth, responsive to what God does as Creator, Christ and Spirit. There are 558 voting commissioners making policy and budget decisions for the 2.6- million member denomination. We'd love to hear from you about this article.