Convergent Mission in Dayton, Ohio
Ancient Heritage - Modern Faith
Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God a lot. And it is clear that God's Kingdom is like none ever seen on earth before. In God's Kingdom those in debt are set free. Past mistakes are forgiven and communities are healed through acts that manifest the restorative power of God.
Like our patron, Saint Columba of Iona, we too are exiles in our own little ways.
St. Columba's is an active faith community like no other.
We are a church without walls that models itself on the dispersed churches of ancient Celtic Christianity.
Just like the earliest of Christian communities (Col 4:15, Acts 1:13, 1 Cor. 16:19.)
We take our faith into the streets (Luke 4:18-19.)
We worship, study and break bread together (Acts 2:46-47.)
Join us on the journey.
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Dayton, Ohio
We are a mission church of The Anglican Diocese of the Emmaus Way and part of the worldwide
Anglican Free Communion
What is Eco-Theology?
Eco-Theology is a method of approaching and practicing the Christian faith through a lens that focuses on the care of God's creation, the ethical treatment of the natural world and the wellbeing of humanity.
This could take all sorts of forms when put into practice.
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Service dogs that assist with emotional support.
Celebrating worship services outside.
Preaching on environmental issues.
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There are several reasons why ecology is an important issue to the Christian faith. Here are two significant reasons:
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Stewardship of Creation: Christianity teaches that God created the world and entrusted humans with the responsibility to care for it. This concept of stewardship is rooted in the biblical narrative, where God declares that His creation is good and instructs humanity to have dominion over it (Genesis 1:26-31). As stewards of God's creation, Christians have a moral obligation to protect and preserve the environment. By actively engaging in ecological efforts and fighting for conservation and ecological justice, Christians demonstrate their commitment to fulfilling their divine calling of responsible stewardship.
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Love for Neighbor and Justice: Central to the Christian faith is the commandment to love one's neighbor as oneself (Matthew 22:39). The pursuit of ecological well-being and climate justice is closely tied to loving our neighbors. Poor ecological stewardship disproportionately affects marginalized communities, the poor, and future generations who are most vulnerable to its consequences. By advocating for proper conservation and stewardship of creation, Christians strive to address the systemic injustices that contribute to environmental degradation and create conditions of suffering for their fellow human beings. Through acts of compassion and advocacy, Christians work towards a more just and equitable world, fulfilling their calling to love and serve their neighbors.
By emphasizing the principles of stewardship for God's creation and love for neighbor, the Christian faith aligns with the urgent need for ecological responsibility and fighting for moral conservation and good stewardship of god's creation. It encourages believers to take an active role in caring for God's creation and working towards a more sustainable and just world for all.
