Creation Care Team

                                         Christ Church United Methodist

Books in the Library of Christ Church United Methodist (CCUM)    

Silent Snow by Marla Cone
A shocking documentary on a study of Arctic and its inhabitants and the effects of tons of dangerous chemicals/pesticides that have been carried there by wind/waves.



Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser
Think partaking in fast foods has no effect on our environment? Think again. Past its having fueled an epidemic of obesity, it has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor etc...


Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
If you've previously read it, we may suggest re-reading - especially before you touch up your lawn with "lawn killer," etc.

Earth in the Balance by Al Gore
A prophetic, even holy book clearly pointing the way we need to change to assure the survival of our grandchildren.

The Riverkeepers by John Cronin and R.F. Kennedy
A revealing, shocking documentary of a too commonplace environmental crime - from drinking water tainted with hospital waste to fish populations contaminated by freely dumped PCB's. Describes, too, the dramatic confrontations with environmental law breakers.

50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth by The Earth Works Group

Our Angry Earth by Issac Asimov and Fred Pohl
Not an opinion piece, this scientific survey describes a situation that threatens us and tells what we can do about it.

To Heal the Earth by Fredrick Quinn
A theology of ecology.

The End of Nature by Bill McKibben
The end of nature as a force independent of man. 

Serve God - Save the Planet by Matthew Sleeth
Helps people of faith learn practical ways to fulfill our call to be stewards and caretakers of God's creation. 

Christianity and Vegetarianism by Fr. John Dear, S.J.
Pursuing the non-violence of Jesus. 

Environmental Stewardship by Ruth Goring Stewart
6 studies for individual groups. 

How to Rescue the Earth Without Worshipping Nature by Tony Campolo
A Christian's call to save creation written with great force and clarity.  

Creation in Crisis by Shantilal Bhagat
Helps us to find the words to respond to the degradation of creation and to hopefully make our congregation a Creation Awareness Center.  

Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy by Matthew Scully
A classic defense of mercy dominion requires our concentrated moral consciousness. 

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