Introducing…Renewal!
October 30, 2008
A formal introduction to the student creation care network Renewal, from its current coordinator, Anna Jane Joyner.
In August 2008, a dozen Christian college students and recent graduates from all over the U.S. and Canada gathered around a dinner table to explore how to connect, inspire and equip the growing movement of Christian students engaged in caring for God’s creation. Observing these passionate student leaders, I couldn’t help but feel that we were on the cusp of something big.
From this gathering, ‘Renewal: Students Caring for Creation’ was born. A student-initiated, student-led network, Renewal seeks to follow Jesus’ example of love, stewardship, and reconciliation. For us, this means taking care of everything that God so lovingly created: the earth and each other.
Two months after the initial planning meeting, I looked out across a room of over 50 Christian students from all across North America. These dedicated student leaders trekked out to Eastern University for our first event–the ‘Renewal Summit.’ They came eager to connect with other Christians engaged in caring for God’s creation and to get equipped to lead their campuses, local churches and communities.
The Renewal Summit is just the first of many gatherings. As we move forward, Renewal will continue to sponsor events and initiatives to equip and inspire Christian students to lead their communities in Christ-centered stewardship of all of God’s creation. Each year, the students of Renewal will organize prayer meetings, environmental service-projects, and public advocacy opportunities and invite the larger Christian community to join hands and hearts as we work together for the renewal of God’s creation! Please check out Renewal’s website for more information and upcoming events: www.renewingcreation.org
Anna Jane Joyner, a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina, is the Coordinator of Renewal, brought on to support the student leaders of this exciting new initiative. She lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
2008 Day of Prayer for Creation!
October 29, 2008
Join with the Renewal student network today as college students across the world pray for the renewal of God’s creation. You don’t have to be a college student or even know one to join in this day of prayer: pray for forgiveness for our treatment of God’s world, pray for wisdom in how to take better care of that world, pray for God’s love to be known throughout creation, and pray out of gratitude for the marvelous natural world he has placed us in! For more information and ideas for prayer today (and every day!) visit www.renewingcreation.org/get-involved/pray/2008-day-of-prayer.
Biola’s Green Initiatives
October 28, 2008
Biola University’s fall ‘08 alumni magazine features a series of articles on where the university is headed in terms of creation care. Check it out here.
