1. The document discusses the environmental crisis and climate change, noting projections of millions of deaths and environmental refugees by 2030-2050 due to impacts. 2. It argues that Christianity is not inherently part of the problem, and outlines a biblical framework showing how God calls humanity to care for creation and how Jesus offers redemption for all creation. 3. The document promotes caring for the environment as part of the church's mission, and highlights the work of A Rocha, a Christian organization working on conservation in over 18 countries.

3. “ What’s the point?” “ It’s too late …” “ Climate Change will destroy us” “ Our politicians are too corrupt … our parents are too lazy … the Church is simply irrelevant” National Tour of 20 secondary schools Feb.-March 2008

5. Just in case you’re still unsure …

8. Deforestation S. Bahia (Brazil) 1945

9. Deforestation S. Bahia (Brazil) 1990

10. Percentage of species threatened with extinction

12. If everyone lived like us, we’d need 3+ planets world’s richest 20% consume 16x poorest 20% The Biggest Issue .. Over-consumption (greed)

13. Planet Earth … are we bothered?

16. “ This dichotomisation blocks us from seeing who Jesus really is. It is deeply embedded in the western church & western education.” Bishop Zac Niringiye

18. 1. Creation 2. Fall 3. Israel 4. Jesus 5. The present and future age The Bible as a 5 Act Drama

25. “ God will redeem the whole universe; Jesus’ resurrection is the beginning of that new life, the fresh grass growing through the concrete of corruption and decay in the old world. That final redemption will be the moment when heaven and earth are joined together at last, in a burst of God’s creative energy for which Easter is the prototype and source.” Bishop Tom Wright, “Surprised by Hope” p.134

27. The Top Five 5. Local energy generation 4. Beyond Kyoto … 3. Solar power 2. Faith groups getting active 1. Energy efficiency

31. Surprising fruit …

32. Mission … as if creation matters “ Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation” Mark 16.15

34. Caring for God’s World Together

35. For 25 years, A Rocha has studied and cared for God's world. A Rocha is now working in 18 diverse countries around the world

37. Kenya Arabuko Sokoke Forest Mida Creek Watamu Marine Reserve Sokoke Scops Owl Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew

38. Lebanon Ammiq Marsh Bekaa Valley

39. A Rocha India, based in Bangalore India

40. A Rocha UK working with a local Council to transform a derelict site into a Country Park & Nature Reserve Minet Country Park A Rocha Living Waterways

42. Minet during … A Rocha Living Waterways

44. A Rocha UK Lewknor Steyning Dronfield Lee Abbey Southall & Hayes