Care for Creation
Inspired by Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si, we are excited for this new ministry at Good Shepherd! We welcome people of all ages to help educate, act, and advocate on behalf of the environment. Learn more about the ministry and events happening around the Diocese and please join us for our upcoming meetings which are held every two weeks on Tuesday nights at 7pm in person and online.
“The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change. The Creator does not abandon us; He never forsakes His loving plan or repents of having created us. Humanity still has the ability to work together in building our common home.” -Pope Francis, Laudato Si
Ecycling Event
Donations will be accepted Saturday, May 17, 4:30 – 6:30pm and Sunday, May 18, 8am – 2pm and 5:30 – 6:30pm
Bring your old or broken electronics to the truck in the parking lot the for an Ecycling event hosted by Care for Creation. All electronics will be accepted including cellphones, laptops/computers, video game consoles, audio equipment, printer toners, TVs (smaller than 43″), and more (virtually anything with a screen or buttons). Items will be brought to Pay More in Springfield where any data will be wiped and, if they can’t find a new home for the electronic, it will be responsibly recycled.
Care for Creation Tips
Saint Kateri Conservation Center
Saint Kateri Conservation Center is “a national Catholic conservation group that promotes faith, integral ecology, and the diversity of life.”
“Saint Kateri Habitats program encourages individuals, families, parishes, schools, religious orders, and working landowners to restore and manage their land in ways that praise God and foster a greater connection between God, people, and nature.”
Learn more about Saint Kateri, how to register your land or garden as a Saint Kateri Habitat, or the many other programs of the Conservation Center below.
Contact Donna Stauffer by email or use the contact form below.
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