"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to the needs of people, of brothers and sisters, and to the desire for a new world."
(Pope Francis)

In committing to seek opportunities to care for creation, we can live Advent's invitation to vigilance, to looking beyond ourselves, to expanding our minds and hearts as Pope Francis teaches.

Opportunities to learn more or become involved in caring for creation include visiting the websites for

• Zero Waste Capital District
• Beyond Plastics
• Capital Region Interfaith Creation Care Coalition
• Buy Local Grow Local
• Break Free From Plastic