Redouble our efforts to address the climate crisis
The ELCIC invites its members on a journey to carbon neutrality. The goal of carbon neutrality is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to help limit global temperature increases and, therefore, to reduce the impacts of climate change. The 2023 Special Convention endorsed recommendations from the Task Force on Carbon Neutrality, including a commitment for the ELCIC to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Becoming carbon neutral is a huge challenge but it is attainable. The implications and difficulty of specific options for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions vary from context to context. Contextual solutions for how to move toward carbon neutrality will need to be as diverse as the people who are implementing actions. Bring your wisdom, creativity, and voice to this journey. Walk with openness to spiritual growth, learning, and partnership. Walk with respect, passion, hope, and a sense of God’s presence.
Reducing Environmental Footprint
The ELCIC has developed a Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory Calculator for Congregations to assist faith communities in monitoring emissions.
Season of Creation
The Season of Creation is a time to renew our relationship with the Creator and all creation through worship, celebration, conversion, and commitment together. The season starts September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and ends 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. The 2024 theme is To hope and act with Creation.
For the Love of Creation
For the Love of Creation (FLC) is a national initiative that brings together faith bodies and faith-based organizations in Canada under a unified banner to mobilize education, reflection, action and advocacy for climate justice. FLC provides resources for advocacy, Faithful Climate Conversations, worship, and self-care.
