Revised Common Lectionary Sermon Notes
February 12, 2012, 6th Sunday after the Epiphany Themes:
• 2 Kings 5:1-14 — Belief can heal, all by itself
• 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 — We must try our best
• Mark 1:40-45 — Healer of things that others wouldn’t touch Download – Revised Common Lectionary Sermon Notes
Roman Catholic Lectionary Sermon Notes
February 12, 2012, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Themes:
• Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 — Sin separates us from community
• 1Corinthians 10:31-11:1 — Strive to please God in all we do
• Mark 1:40-45 (same) — Jesus shows sympathy to the sinful Download – Roman Catholic Lectionary Sermon Notes
Notes for Jewish Faith Leaders Themes:
• Tu B’Shat Tie-Ins and Resources
• Parshat Yitro
• Haftarah for Shabbat Yitro
• Jewish Environmental Resources
• Jewish Climate Education Resources
• Texts to Inform a Response to Climate Change Download – Notes for Jewish Faith Leaders
Unitarian Faith Resources Notes for Unitarian Faith Leaders:
• We have only begun to love the Earth
• UUs on Global Warming/Climate Change
• Earth, Our Deep-Home Place Download – Notes for Unitarian Faith Leaders
Sample Unitarian Sermon:
• Fearing the Future
• with opening words, prayer, and readings Download – Sample Unitarian Sermon
Materials for Bahá’Ã
These materials will assist individuals in Bahá’à communities to incorporate themes of environmental stewardship and justice into three ‘core’ activities – devotional gatherings, children’s classes and jr. youth groups – which are open to all. Theme introduction – Download
• Selected Prayer Readings for Devotional Gatherings — Download
• Supplemental Jr. Youth Group Materials — Download
• Supplemental Children’s Class Materials — Download
Brilliant Star Highlights for Children/Youth:
These linked pages are extracts from the March/April 2009 issue of Brilliant Star titled “Caring for Our Planet” which won the 2010 APEX Award of Excellence for Green Writing. The issue was produced in observance of the “UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, 2005-2014.”
“Caring for Our Planet” March/April 2009 (Download pdf files)
Notes for Buddhist Faith Leaders Themes:
• Outline of a talk on Care of the Earth
• Six principles of Dharma
• Buddhist Environmental Care Book List
• Buddhist Environmental Care Online Resources Download – Notes for Buddhist Faith Leaders
Notes for Islamic Religious Leaders Readings by theme from the Holy Qu’ran:
• Do no mischief on the earth
• Stewards of the earth
• Keep earth in balance Download – Notes for Islamic Religious Leaders
Plan Activity
Gather signatures Â
Get Organized Simple Steps for Organizers
Everything you need is right here. It’s best to assign a helper who can read through the instructions, print materials, get everything ready for gathering signatures on Valentines to Senators, and for the Clean Air Promise. Welcome Letter and Instructions for Organizers
Download Your Print Materials The Truth About Global Warming Fact Sheet
This informative download contains a printable factsheet (1 sided) that you can display on a table along with the Postcard and Clean Air Promise sign-up sheet. Download Global Warming Fact Sheet
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Valentines for Senators
This download contains a printable postcard (2 per page) that can be printed front and back, and then cut down the middle. Download Printable Valentines
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Bulletin Inserts
Print (2-sided) and insert into your bulletins. This will help people to understand more about the climate change, and why it’s an important issue for people of faith. Download Bulletin Insert
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Clean Air Promise Sign-Up Sheet
This form allows people to sign the Clean Air Promise. The Promise: “I promise to protect America’s children and families from dangerous air pollution. Toxics and pollutants such as mercury, smog, carbon, and soot, cause thousands of hospital visits, asthma attacks, and even deaths. I will support clean air policies and other protections that scientists and public health experts have recommended to the Environmental Protection Agency to safeguard our air quality.”
The Instructions for Organizers above tells you what to do with all of the signatures you are able to gather! Download Clean Air Promise Sheet Link to Clean Air Promise Web Page
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Mail & Share
Send in Valentines Love is in the Air
Each state has two senators. While you may split the deck and send Valentines to both of your U.S. senators, in some states, we have suggested a focus on certain senators for the biggest impact. Recommended Senators
Box your Valentines and send to Senator of choice, c/o address on postcards.
Send Promise Signatures
Be sure to put your Clean Air Promise sign-up sheets in the mail to:
Clean Air Promise
c/o Interfaith Power & Light
672 13th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
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Don’t forget to add your title and description for each photo. Try to limit it to five photos for each group. Thanks! Donate
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