Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Women in Creation Care

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Title: Awhi Mai Awhi Atu: Women in Creation Care
Author: Sylvia PurdiePublished by: Philip Garside Books
Release Date: 2022
Author: Sylvia Purdie (ed)
Categories: , , ,
ISBN13: 9781991027115
ASIN: B0B37KWXGL

Discover the transformative stories of 30 inspiring women in Aotearoa New Zealand as they lead the charge in environmental action and ecological mission, offering practical tools and heartfelt reflections for communities seeking to care for God’s creation.

Read this book to:

  • Gain actionable insights to engage your community in environmental care.
  • Learn from the experiences of women from various cultures leading the way in creation care.
  • Access 81 action points to implement within your church or community group.
  • Explore the connection between faith and ecological mission.
  • Read vibrant stories that ignite hope and creativity in the face of environmental challenges.
  • Foster a deeper relationship with God’s creation and your community.
  • Use the wealth of prayer and poetry to deepen your spiritual engagement with nature.

Features

  • Stories and insights from 30 diverse women in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • A comprehensive exploration of creation care and ecological mission.
  • 81 practical action steps your church can take to actively engage in environmental stewardship.
  • Prayers and poetry connects readers’ hearts to the themes of creation care.
  • Encourages group study and discussion.
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Contributors & Contents

  • Foreword: Ruth Valerio
  • Introduction
  • Empowered to Serve: Amy Ross
  • Creation Spark: Ana Lisa de Jong
  • At the Forefront: Angela Pennington
  • All That God Has Given: Ani Kartikasari
  • To Come Home: Anna Baird
  • Problem Solvers: Ava Carter, with Liz Horn and Mandy Cleave, Rolleston Christian School
  • The Change that Love Demands: Cathy Bi-Riley
  • Coming Alive: Courtnay Wilson
  • Connected to the Earth: Diana Johnston
  • From a Mother’s Heart: Eliala Fihaki
  • Keep Showing Up: Elise Ranck
  • Sure as the Sunrise: Faaolataga Misikopa-Leasi
  • See Where God Takes Us: Honey Thrupp
  • Receive the Gift: Ira Schelp
  • The Trees Are Our Neighbours: Iris Lee Fountain
  • He Kākano Ahau: Jacynthia Murphy
  • Titiro Whakamuri, Kōkiri Whakamua: Jenny Campbell
  • Absolutely Abundant: Jill McDonald
  • It Matters to Me: Kristel van Houte
  • Sing About Everything: Lala Simpson
  • It Will Be Spring: Marg Fern
  • A Tribe of Enthusiasts: Marie Preston
  • Tiakina te Taiao, Tiakina te Iwi: Mina Pomare-Peita
  • Unveiling Nature: Nicola Hoggard Creegan
  • Pray With Hands and Feet: Olivia Yates
  • Take Jesus Out from the Church: O’Love Uluave
  • I Relate Therefore I Am: Robyn McPhail
  • Tiddlywinks: Rosemary Biss
  • Expanding Vision: Silvia Purdie
  • In God’s Will: Skye Finlay
  • Theology in Conversation
  • Book List
  • Endnotes
  • Action Points Index

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