Creation Care
Creation Care Task Force
As Lutherans, we confess that God is the source, redeemer, and sustainer of all things. Created in God’s image, humans are to be to the rest of creation as God is to us. That is, we bear the image of God when we delight in creation, act graciously toward it, show it care, and refuse to abandon it, just as God does with us.
The South Carolina Synod’s Creation Care Task Force seeks to foster the concept and application of creation stewardship within our synod. Working with the Lutherans Restoring Creation network of the ELCA, our team aims to offer resources from a Lutheran perspective to the SC Synod, its congregations, and individuals.
The resources we anticipate sharing include ideas for worship, educational opportunities, guidance on public ministry and advocacy, and networking with the creation care teams of other South Carolina denominations.
Given the rich blend of disciples in South Carolina, this synod team will be a place for farmers, hunters & anglers, environmentalists, conservationists, gardeners, and other outdoor enthusiasts to support one another in our common call as creation stewards. We hope to learn from one another and respectfully discuss our various stewardship practices and viewpoints. Our aim is to always be willing to include others in this ongoing conversation, even if we don’t always see eye-to-eye. We prayerfully hope that this process of inclusive collaboration will be an avenue for all to learn and grow from one another in our primary goal of care for creation.
Please contact The Rev. Kris Litman-Koon, Convener of the Creation Care Task Force, at 843-884-5470 or pastor.klk at gmail.com for additional information regarding this ministry of the synod.
Creation Care Stories
WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF THE REVEREND DR. ROBERT ELLIS SNYDER
The Reverend Dr. Robert Ellis Snyder, 91, died of natural causes on Friday, October 29th. He was the son of the late Reverend Dr. Ellis Emmanuel Snyder and the late Pauline Walker Snyder. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Schumacher Snyder, daughter, Carol...
TOGETHER WE CELEBRATE THE ORDINATION OF CHRISTOPHER GIRARDEAU
By the grace of God and the movement of the Spirit, your prayers and presence—either virtual or in-person—are requested at a celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination for Christopher Daniel Girardeau into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The...
WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF caroline derrenbacher swicegood
Caroline Derrenbacher Swicegood of West Columbia, born 5/19/38 in Columbia, SC passed on 10/13/21 leaving all that knew her as a kindred spirit, whose love of life was only exceeded by her love and concern for family and friends. Her wisdom, confidence and loving...
WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF LORETTA HERLONG HAIGLER
Loretta Herlong Haigler, 85, wife of Pastor Alvin H. Haigler, Sr., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 18, 2021. Born January 22, 1936 in St. Matthews, SC, she graduated from St. Matthews High School as Valedictorian of her class in...
WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF THE REV. DANIEL MURRAY SHULL, JR.
The Reverend Dr. Daniel Murray Shull Jr., age 89, of Spartanburg, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Christine Wessinger Shull, his children Lori Shull Crumpton (George) and Michael Murray Shull (Betty), his grandchildren...
In Our Prayers: Charlotte “Chan” L. Diegel
Charlotte L. Diegel, “Chan”, (nee Lesemann) passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 13, 2021 and went to be with her Lord at the age of 80 years. Born on May 13, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, Chan was a Registered Nurse by training but spent her...
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