Delegrates at CRA's recent National Assembly were keen to know more about ecological initiatives of religious orders, the Catholic Church, and other faiths and organisations. So here are links to a number of websites where all sorts of interesting things are happening to save and care for the earth.
The theme of Caritas Australia's Be More Weekend is water. By taking three simple actions over three days together we can work towards conserving water in Australia and raising awareness on the global issue of access to clean water.
http://www.bemore.org.au/weekend
The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is a multi-faith network committed to taking the action on climate change. Formed in 2008, ARRCC's mission is to galvanise faith-based responses to climate change in Australia, empowering faith communities to be beacons of faith-based environmental sustainability.
http://www.arrcc.org.au/
Catholic Earthcare Australia was established by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in May 2002. Its mission is to help promote understanding among people that Creation is sacred and endangered, and must be protected and sustained for present and future generations yet unborn.
http://www.catholicearthcare.org.au/
The Centre for Ecology and Spirituality was founded in 2000, and a small community of Christian Brothers has lived there ever since. Various retreats, workshops and courses are conducted on-site, while additional programs are also offered at other centres throughout Victoria and interstate. The Centre provides an opportunity for people to spend time on the spiritual and ecological dimensions of their lives. It offers space for reflection, discussion and education.
http://www.edmundrice.org.au/ernet/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=39&Itemid=60
FEN is an interfaith network formed in 2003 to share mutual appreciation of religious traditions regarding ecology and to discern and foster religious reasons for advocacy about care for the earth. FEN was formed following an ecological forum organised by the Columban Centre for Peace Ecology and Justice.
http://www.columban.org.au/our-works/peace-ecology-justice/faith-ecology-network/
Be inspired by the stories of churches and the actions they have taken to care for creation! This exciting new resource includes stories from all over Australia and a combination of Uniting Church, Anglican and Catholic churches on actions they have taken to care for creation.
http://wr.victas.uca.org.au/green-church
Earth Link is a community environment centre north of Brisbane sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. It is open to all who share the Sisters concern for the whole earth community.
http://www.earth-link.org.au/index.html