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                                                                        Concern for Earthcare

                                                                        Entering right relationship with the earth leads us to practice all the testimonies in a holistic way. 

                                                                        peace * equality * simplicity * integrity * community * stewardship

                                                                        "Friends are called upon to become models and patterns of simple living and concern for the earth."* 
                                                                        Do you feel this call and has it led to any changes in your manner of life? 

                                                                        "How we treat the earth and its creatures is a basic part of our relationship with God."* 
                                                                        In what ways to you work to strengthen your ties to the natural world and thus to God? 

                                                                        "...the well being of the earth is a fundamental spiritual concern."*

                                                                        In what ways does your spiritual life reflect your care for the well being of the earth? 


                                                                        *Quotes are from Faith and Practice, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 2002, p. 81


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                                                                        For more Environmental Information, Inspiration, & Tips
                                                                        visit the blog of our member Adrian Ayres Fisher

                                                                        Ecological Gardening
                                                                        Practicing Reconciliation Ecology in the Chicago Wilderness Region


                                                                        To visit her blog please click here


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