One of the Kirk’s vital ministries is to care for God’s Creation. The Green Justice Team provides leadership for this ministry through a triple effort of education, reflection, and action. First, we strive to educate and inform ourselves in just and sustainable solutions. Second, we encourage people in our congregation to reflect on their choices and adopt more sustainable practices. Third, we reach out and join hands with the broader community of faith and civic organizations that are committed to eco-justice. We have partnered with Together Colorado and 350 Colorado to advocate for meaningful climate action in our community. We strive to promote green justice solutions on every level, from personal to global.

Each year the Kirk’s Green Justice Team takes up a primary focus, and this year it has been on food justice. Knowing that everything is interconnected in the web of life, we reflect on the intersections between food justice, social justice, racial justice, economic justice, and climate justice. In focusing on one aspect, we focus on them all. To that end, we have partnered with the Kirk’s Mission Team to deliver over 1000 pounds of rice and beans to the local food bank, Metro Caring, and held a rice and beans “cook off” luncheon, finding delicious ways to modify our diets in the direction of food equity and sustainability.

“Do what you can

With what you have

In the time that you have

In the place that you are.”