Trees as Ancestors: Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith, Wk. 4

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:45 am By Leah D. Schade

Cherokee teach their children that trees contain the spirit of the ancestors. Who taught you to love trees? Consider planting a tree in their honor. Read more

What Child Would Jesus Cage? Christians Join Rally for Protecting Immigrant Families

Last updated on: June 25, 2018 at 6:52 am By Leah D. Schade

What child would Jesus cage? For our seminary students, the rally for immigrant families was a reminder of the importance of public theology. Read more

The Sacredness of Trees: Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith, Wk. 3

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:41 am By Leah D. Schade

Most of us spend far more time sitting in the glow of a screen than in the shade of a tree. Take the opportunity to commune with the sacredness of trees - these ancient beings that have rooted faith and communities for thousands of years. Read more

Is the Methodist Church Right to Condemn Jeff Sessions?

Last updated on: June 19, 2018 at 9:11 am By Leah D. Schade

Hundreds of United Methodist clergy and church members signed a letter bringing church law charges against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Is it right for the church to critique one of its own and threaten spiritual discipline? Read more

How to ‘Be Church’ in an Online Seminary: Environmental Education, Sustainability, Community

Last updated on: June 18, 2018 at 8:34 am By Leah D. Schade

How an online seminary's Earth Day event in an office complex created community and redefined 'being church' in unexpected ways. Read more

The Gift of Trees – Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith, Wk. 2

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:40 am By Leah D. Schade

This week's devotional focuses on the gift of trees. Matthew Sleeth provides a meaningful reflection as we contemplate the ways in which God blesses us through trees. Read more

Cedar Trees and Mustard Seeds – The Bible’s Arboretum

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 10:35 am By Leah D. Schade

Let's take a walk through the arboretum of the Bible. From cedar trees to mustard seeds, the power of God is found in the highest branches, as well as the lowliest bushes. Read more

God’s Creation, Human Responsibility – Conference on Christian-Muslim Relations

Last updated on: June 11, 2018 at 12:36 pm By Leah D. Schade

Hartford Seminary in Connecticut is hosting its annual Luce-Hartford Conference in Christian-Muslim Relations from June 18 - 20, focusing on the theme "God's Creation and Human Responsibility." I am honored to be one of the keynote speakers for the conference. Read more

Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith – Devotional, Wk. 1

Last updated on: July 26, 2018 at 5:41 am By Leah D. Schade

This 8-week interfaith devotional has been designed to encourage and uplift you as you connect your faith with your love of nature. The devotional is part of the Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith study. Read more

Spreading the Gospel of Trees: Healthy Trees, Healthy People, Healthy Faith

Last updated on: June 9, 2018 at 9:43 pm By Leah D. Schade

In Christianity, we talk about "spreading the gospel," gospel meaning 'good news' in Greek. Well, trees are good news! Here's how we can share the gospel of trees. Read more