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Concerned about God’s people and God’s planet? Looking for a compassionate, worthwhile, and exciting ministry for your youth group? Think God meant it when he declared all of creation good? Then get your youth group started with Eco-Justice Ministry!
What is an Eco-Justice Ministry?
Eco-Justice, sometimes called “creation care,” refers to ministries that heal and protect God’s creation. Starting an eco-justice ministry means being concerned with the health and well-being of all God’s creatures and God’s people. Read more about Eco-Theology >
Your youth group’s Eco-Justice ministry could take many different forms. It might fit in with other projects you’re already doing or it could stand on its own. It might include hands-on activities, Bible studies, service projects, greening your church grounds, or reaching out in your community to create change Read our guide to help you get started >.
New Community Project is an ecumenical organization that has some great tips and ideas for getting youth involved. Click here to view their Just For Youth page.
What the results can look like:
The youth of St. John's Mar Thoma church made this video as part of their churches Earth Day celebration in 2008: