
WHAT IS B-CORPS AND ITS MISSION
Did you know that an organization that encourages environmentally and ethically sound business practices has existed since 2006? Perhaps you have seen a sign in a business of a capital B within a circle and wondered what it meant. B-Corps is a non-profit corporation that certifies….

A POEM ABOUT LIGHT
The newest space telescope is providing astounding pictures of our universe and a better way….

GENERAL CONVENTION & THE CLIMATE CRISIS
This past July, the General Convention of The Episcopal Church published what they called, “The Mind of the House on Climate and Our Vocation in Christ”…..

WHAT IS THE COMMUNION FOREST INITIATIVE?
Earlier this month, 650 bishops from 165 countries belonging to the Anglican Communion met with Arch Bishop, Justin Welby, at Lambeth. This “once-in-ten-years” conference was..

WHAT IS “TEST” AND WHAT (GOOD) DOES IT DO?
Ellyn , who faithfully writes these weekly “TEST Tidbits” articles, needed a break, so I’m writing this one -- a kind of refresher on the “who” and ..

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE
Have you ever re-read a passage in scripture or a favorite scene in a book and come away with a new, fresh perspective? Have you discovered something new about…

How to Beat the Heat
Here in Kansas, we expect July to be hot, but this year it feels more repressive as the breaks from heat are further apart and nighttime heat remains high.

Wonders of the Universe Explored
Have you seen the pictures just released of the universe from the James Webb Telescope? They are breathtaking. The telescope has already ….

THE SUPREME COURT‘S RULING ON EPA
The recent ruling ( 6-3 decision) from the Supreme Court that restricts the authority of the EPA to set regulations from existing coal fired power plants is a blow…

KANSAS LEADS IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
It is always a pleasure to hear about good efforts in the creation care….

POWERFUL WORDS--POWERFUL PRAYER
Most all of us learned the Lord’s Prayer as children and are used to….

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND MONEY WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING
It is possible to be an environmentally savvy shopper and save money at the same….

TEST TIDBITS: WORLD OCEAN DAY—HOW CAN WE PROTECT OCEAN HEALTH?
June is World Ocean Action month and the 8th of June is a day to celebrate all the wonderful diversity of life in the ocean and the bounty it provides all….

TEST Tidbits: U.N. Environmental Sabbath Program
.Around the world during the first week in June, concerts, marathons, lectures, clean-ups, protests, awareness events and more will put focus….

TEST Tidbits: A Lovely Day for a Garden Party
Last Sunday, May 22, a Ground Blessing Service was held for the “Gardens at Bethany Place” at Grace Cathedral in Topeka. The service was attended…..

TEST Tidbits: Endangered Species Day Is May 20
Seventeen years ago, David Robinson of the Endangered Species Coalition lobbied for…

No Mow May
Trinity Episcopal Church is participating in “No Mow May”. This was brought to our attention by our association with LETUS, Lawrence Ecology Teams United in Sustainability. LETUS is an association …

POSITIVE ACTIONS FOR THE PLANET
Hearing about positive actions that will help care for creation is uplifting and inspiring and gives all of us Umph to continue our own Earth Steward actions. Here are such stories from the east coast, west coast, close to us and…

Ocean Toxic Soup – Are There Remedies?
Last Sunday, which was the end of the official celebration of Earth Day, Fr. Rob preached on the visible signs of human plastic pollution in the Pacific Gyre – the size of Texas. A gyre is where…

EARTH DAY QUIZ
April is Earth Month and, of course, the celebrated Earth Day. Lawrence is not hosting the usual parade and fun event in the park, but we can put some fun in the celebration through a little quiz…….