UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD DAY
October 16,2022 was World Food Day, but every day is a good day to consider food insecurity in the world. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization publishes information and holds events to bring about awareness of food insecurity issues. Here are some of their statistics…
INTERESTING PROMISE IN SOLAR RESEARCH
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as society decides on renewable energy sources. One of the problems has been that the sun does not shine at night. Night is….
FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO PLANT TREES
According to an article in the news from the September/October 2022 Arbor Day newsletter, fall is a perfect time to plant trees because it gives them time to gain strength before the stresses of summer. Cooler temperatures and more….
Enjoy the Fall and Go for a Walk
As the Season of Creation continues, promise yourself that you will take some time to renew yourself by being in nature. The month of October is also….
SEASON OF CREATION
To remind everyone, the Season of Creation runs from September first through October 4th or the celebration of St. Francis Day. The theme….
A Tribute to Trees
Brothers and sisters!
Let us acknowledge—
we owe so much to trees!—
those stately sentinels,
majestic monitors
standing patiently by;
witnessing our decisions,….
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….