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The following essays (all are PDFs) appeared as part of the "Creation Care" series in the Eastern Shore Episcopalian:

• Environmental Ministries Commission Starts Work

• All of Us Can Help the Bay — Controlling stormwater runoff makes for a healthier Bay

• Winter Blast — Thoughts on a snowy day

• Help Preserve Our View of the Stars — Sensible night lighting

• "Clean Water for All God's Children" — VBS program

• The Price of a Pelican — Some thoughts on the true cost of the 2010 Gulf oil disaster

• A Unique Theology of Earth Care — A review of Sallie McFague's book, The Body of God

• The Science of Global Climate Change — A brief introduction to what is happening and why

• The Religious Implications of Global Climate Change — What is the Christian response to our poor stewardship of the Earth?

• The Environment and the Poor — Care for the poor and care for the environment are inseparable

• The Frogs of Spring — Amphibians are in danger worldwide, and we can help the local populations

• Pillars of Creation — What does the Bible say about Creation? Genesis and beyond

• Episcopal Congregations Unite on Global Conservation — The Church is an essential part of the environmental movement

• Results from the Parish Environmental Surveys — What's going on in DoE parishes

• Waters of Life: What is Happening to Our Oceans and Waterways? — As citizens and consumers, we can make a difference

• Thinking Like a Mountain: Perspectives in Conservation — Special moments that connect us to God enrich us and motivate change

• The Way We Were — Early writers spoke in awe of the abundance of the Chesapeake Bay

• A Serious Plan to Save the Bay — An EPA-mandated plan for the Bay requires major actions in all jurisdictions

• A Green Jesus? — The life and teachings of Jesus are deeply rooted in the earth