For the rest of the summer, Terra will be taking some weeks off from her Blog Post and publishing only on the first Friday of the month. Remember, if you have any questions or comments for Terra, you can reach her through Fleeta at fleetaholcomb49@gmail.com. Look for her again in Read more…
Caring for Creation Recently some folks on Terra’s team found boxed water available at local grocery stores like Yokes. “Boxed water,” you say? Brands like Boxed Water is Better and Just Water come in paper cartons, like the TetraPak cartons you buy soup or coconut water in. But are they Read more…
Dear Terra, I love being out in the sunshine at the lakes and rivers we are blessed with in the Northwest. What can I do to keep them pristine? Lovin’ the Sun Dear Lovin’ the Sun, Clean water is one of our greatest resources and it’s everyone’s job to keep Read more…
Dear Terra Camping and picnicking season is here, and I dread the bags of garbage that come with it. Any ideas? Crushed by Trash The reason we spend time outdoors is to enjoy the natural beauty, right? So why trash it with disposable plastics? Here are some ways to slow Read more…
Dear Terra, I love the convenience of long handled butane lighters for candles and camping, but am conflicted since most are disposable and I’m trying to reduce plastic in my home and petroleum products like butane. I really don’t want to go back to matches! Any suggestions? Going Matchless Dear Read more…
Do you remember the first Earth Day? Terra does! Today is the 52nd anniversary of that original celebration, so let’s take a look at the history of Earth Day. In the 1960s, factories still spewed black clouds of toxic smoke into the air and dumped toxic sludge into waterways with Read more…
During Lent, we’ve talked about fasting from things that damage creation, feasting on things that bless and promote earth health, learning about how the planet is being altered, and giving to groups actively working to control climate change. This week, consider acting in one new way to protect God’s precious Read more…
As we continue to walk through Lent with fasting, feasting and learning, let’s look at almsgiving as a straightforward way to care for the Earth. Financially supporting groups working for environmental justice/climate change, both locally or abroad, allows us to have a greater impact in protecting God’s world. Whether you Read more…
Have you chosen one or more practices that benefit you and our planet for Lent? Are you fasting or feasting in ways that prayerfully offer thanks to God for all of creation around you? Another practice is learning about climate change as part of your Lenten reflections. Join others from Covenant Read more…
Nex week we celebrate Ash Wednesday and begin the season of Lent; a time of reflection, self-examination, and preparation for the coming of Easter. Many of us give up a tangible food like chocolate as a physical reminder of what Jesus sacrificed for us. This year, consider “fasting” from things Read more…