Smithsonian helps us build on the “A Healthy Church Needs a Healthy Planet…” theme today based on this past Sunday’s newspaper section, Sustainability in Action. The online article HERE “A New Smithsonian Guide for How You Can Make Your Daily Routine More Sustainable” shares a link to that Sustainability in Action section and includes these thoughts:

There are simple actions we can take in our daily lives that make a difference. To cut down on air pollution, consider alternatives to individual gas-powered vehicles like public transportation, walking, biking, or carpooling. To protect the ocean, reduce your use of single-use plastics that can end up in waterways. And to protect habitats on land, drink Bird Friendly coffee.

It is wonderful to see organizations like Smithsonian supporting and highlighting this important cause. The “inspiration and information for taking action in your community and environment” they share is energizing.

PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITIES

• AIR. Smithsonian’s article mentions “consider alternatives to individual gas-powered vehicles like public transportation, walking, biking, or carpooling.” Any of those possible for you and your community in the days ahead as we inspire “A Healthy Church Needs a Healthy Planet…” ? Maybe a “Carpool to Church” initiative?
• Spend some enjoyable time reading the excellent prose in the articles from the Smithsonian insert HERE (https://s.si.edu/SustainabilityInAction) You’ll be glad you did. In particular, check out the last page with “Actions You Can Take Towards Sustainability”

Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!