Care for Creation
“We see the despoiling of the environment as nothing less than the degradation of God’s gracious gift of creation.” – ELCA Social Statement Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice
For Lutherans, caring for the environment is a profoundly spiritual calling. We witness God’s goodness in creation and believe we are entrusted with the responsibility to act as faithful stewards of the earth.
Today, living creatures—and the air, soil, and water that sustain them—face unprecedented threats. Many of these challenges are global, and most stem directly from human activity. Decisions made in one place often ripple across the planet, reminding us of our deep interconnection.
We are concerned about the depletion of non-renewable resources, the rapid destruction of habitats, erosion of topsoil, pollution of air and water, and the growing volume of waste. These issues are not abstract—they affect communities, health, and future generations.
Our faith gives us hope that inspires action. We are called to acknowledge our interdependence with all creation and to work both locally and globally for its care. This means advocating for policies that protect the environment, support sustainable practices, and restore and preserve God’s creation.
Current Action Alerts
February 2026: Tell Your Assembly Representative to Support AB-635
An estimated 1 in 3 Wisconsin families get their drinking water from private wells, but many do not know about threats to contamination of their water. AB-635/SB-628 are bipartisan bills that would require the DNR to inform local health officials about water contamination.
We particularly need to urge members of the assembly to support this bill. Contact your assembly representative and tell them you support this bill.
Find your representative here.
Sample call script:
“Hi, my name is [your name]. I’m a constituent who lives in [your town/city]. I’m calling to ask [name of representative] to support AB-635.
This bill would require the DNR to notify local health officials about groundwater contamination. This is important for private well owners to be able to protect themselves from water pollution that could cause lasting health impacts on whole families.
Please support AB-635.”
Sample email script:
Dear [name of representative],
I’m a constituent who lives in [your town/city]. I’m writing to ask you to support AB-635.
This bill would require the DNR to notify local health officials about groundwater contamination. This is important for private well owners to be able to protect themselves from water pollution that could cause lasting health impacts on whole families.
Please support AB-635. Thank you.
Sincerely,
[your name]
