Greyfriars Kirk , Edinburgh, 2025* Written by C3 Guest, H. Stephen Shoemaker We huddled from the cold morning in expectant quiet, the organ breaking the silence playing “ In dulci jubilo”, “ Good Christian friends rejoice with heart and mind and voice!”, variations on the ancient tune from minor to major keys, as the light breaking forth from the darkness and sadness of the world into joy. At the central altar a Menorah stands, eight candles lighted, next to the Christ Candle lighted by a...

Pope Francis (1936-2025) Top Ten Environmental Events of 2025   By Don Gordon — Christians Caring for Creation Once again, I want to name my top 10 environmental events for the year. These are events or decisions that I believe will have significant impact on the environment for our future. Feel free to leave comments or offer you own list of what you believe these events were in 2025. At the end of the blog, I listed an additional 5 events or decisions receiving honorable mention. 1. Global...

Greystone Baptist Church Becomes First Congregation to Earn C3 Certification for Creation Care Charlotte, NC —  Christians Caring for Creation (C3) is pleased to announce that Greystone Baptist Church of Raleigh, North Carolina  has fulfilled the requirements to become a C3 Certified Congregation . While many churches across the country have done wonderful work in caring for God’s creation, Greystone is the first congregation to request certification and complete the requirements in all four...