We are grateful to the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, Bishop of the Diocese of California, for sharing this reflection with us. Bishop Andrus is currently…
The Tree at the End of the World: Arbol de la Paz
Note: This is the second reflection in a series by CRE director Andy Thompson called “The Tree at the End of the World” that will…
The Turning
As fall reaches its peak here in Sewanee, we’re grateful to CRE contributor Rachel Taber-Hamilton for allowing us to repost this lovely reflection from her…
“Be Praised by all Your Creatures”: A Sermon for the Feast of St. Francis
On St. Francis Day (October 4), CRE Director Andrew Thompson preached this sermon in the Chapel of the Apostles in Sewanee. When I was a…
Webinar Recordings: “Churches on the Front Lines of Climate Change” and “Reconsider the Lilies”
We’re pleased to share recordings of two recent CRE webinars. “Churches on the Front Lines of Climate Change” featured CRE director Andrew Thompson and the…
Hildegard of Bingen: A Love Story
On the occasion of the feast of Hildegard of Bingen, we’re grateful to Sister Hannah, of the Community of St. Mary, for allowing us to…
The Tree at the End of the World: Lahaina Banyan
Note: This is the first reflection in a series by CRE director Andy Thompson called “The Tree at the End of the World” that will…
Reconsider the Lilies: Challenging Christian Environmentalism’s Colonial Legacy
The Center for Religion and Environment is pleased to announce Director Andy Thompson’s new book, Reconsider the Lilies: Challenging Christian Environmentalism’s Colonial Legacy, now available…
The Truth that Frees From Fear
Andrew R. H. Thompson (A sermon preached at Chapel of the Apostles, March 29, 2023) What could we accomplishif we had no fear –fear of…
Ecological Grief and Grace
In this season of penitence, in which we reflect on our own place in cycles of grief and grace, I’d like to share a piece…