Archive for September 2018

  Looking for a prayer to read at your service? Consider this prayer written by Rabbi Arthur Waskow, of The Shalom Center, in honor of Yom Kippur and following the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. This prayer was read by Rev. Dr. Jean Wright at the Virginia Climate Crisis Forum.   The prayer, adapted, is entitled:…

Hurricane Florence might be over but many communities are just starting to rebuild. We know that climate change will bring more severe weather and that hurricanes will have higher winds and more precipitation. As we look towards solutions we must remember to bring those who are affected the most into conversation which include rural communities,…

Four years ago, Rock Spring United Church of Christ was in the midst of plans to upgrade buildings on campus. In addition to making energy efficiency improvements, the congregation decided to put aside at least 10% of the budget towards living out their values. With this in mind, the congregation approved two mission projects: one…