Partnering in Renewing God’s World
creation care / environment

Partnering in Renewing God’s World

The tagline on the CBF website is one that we can all celebrate and, at the same time, be challenged by: Partner in Renewing God’s World By Katherine Smith The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is a Christian network of individuals and churches working together to spread the hope of Christ. Our diverse community includes partners all … Continue reading

Restoring a Childlike Hope for Our Earth
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Restoring a Childlike Hope for Our Earth

By Rev. Dr. Christian McIvor For many, each New Year is approached with a profound sense of hope and renewal. We make resolutions out of a desire to better ourselves and the world around us. But as we move into 2023, it’s no secret that there’s not much to be hopeful about regarding the state … Continue reading

Christmas, Animals and the Nativity Scene
creation care / environment

Christmas, Animals and the Nativity Scene

By Katherine Smith My dad liked to collect baseball caps; he had a whole wall filled with them, all lined up so he could easily see the names on the front. My uncle collected bottle openers and my mom brought home anything with a picture of John Wayne on it. People collect all kinds of … Continue reading

Plundering Our Planet: A Lament for the past and hope for redemption
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Plundering Our Planet: A Lament for the past and hope for redemption

By Rev. Michelle Carroll, Associate Pastor of Missions, First Baptist Church on St. Clair, Frankfort, KY Over the next few weeks, officials from 197 nations around the world are gathering in Egypt for COP27. This is the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), founded in … Continue reading

Climate Change and the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi
creation care / environment

Climate Change and the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi

By Katherine Smith Last week, as I was driving along the country lane to my home, a bald eagle suddenly filled the sky in front of me! I was so startled, that I stopped my car to gaze at the magnificent creature. I had never seen a bald eagle in nature before, only in zoos. … Continue reading

How Your Congregation Can Practice Creation Care & Combat Climate Change
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How Your Congregation Can Practice Creation Care & Combat Climate Change

By Chris West Dr. Donald Colliver’s interest in climate science began during his college years while working with a local electric cooperative where he met people struggling financially. During that time, he realized, ”that energy was a major expenditure and oftentimes wastefully used,” which sparked his interest in energy conservation and renewable alternatives. Today, Don … Continue reading