Lisa Brenskelle
@earthkeeping.bsky.social
Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team Lead, Founder - Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, Houston Climate Communication Coordinator - Texas Interfaith Power & Light &
Advocacy Animator - Laudato Si Movement Texas.
Advocacy Animator - Laudato Si Movement Texas.
Ezekiel 36:1 And you, mortal, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say: O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD.
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ezekiel 36:1 And you, mortal, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say: O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD.
A Prayer for the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Spirit of wildness, in you is the salvation of all creation. You restore to life the withered grass and faded flower. In the winter of our faith we look to you to revive our love for your earth. Amen.
Spirit of wildness, in you is the salvation of all creation. You restore to life the withered grass and faded flower. In the winter of our faith we look to you to revive our love for your earth. Amen.
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A Prayer for the 2nd Sunday of Advent
Spirit of wildness, in you is the salvation of all creation. You restore to life the withered grass and faded flower. In the winter of our faith we look to you to revive our love for your earth. Amen.
Spirit of wildness, in you is the salvation of all creation. You restore to life the withered grass and faded flower. In the winter of our faith we look to you to revive our love for your earth. Amen.
"God is the name we use for nonmaterial stupendous, wondrous 'More' that includes the universe even as God transcends the universe... God is the one in whom the universe is, even as God is more than the universe.” (Marcus Borg, American theologian, died 2015)
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"God is the name we use for nonmaterial stupendous, wondrous 'More' that includes the universe even as God transcends the universe... God is the one in whom the universe is, even as God is more than the universe.” (Marcus Borg, American theologian, died 2015)
Hope for the Holidays Christmas Card Writing
Saturday, November 22, 6:15 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 77005
Write & sign Christmas cards for migrants! All materials provided.
Saturday, November 22, 6:15 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 77005
Write & sign Christmas cards for migrants! All materials provided.
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hope for the Holidays Christmas Card Writing
Saturday, November 22, 6:15 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 77005
Write & sign Christmas cards for migrants! All materials provided.
Saturday, November 22, 6:15 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, November 23, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 77005
Write & sign Christmas cards for migrants! All materials provided.
O God, having shown us how far your love goes in saving the lost and forgotten, mercifully grant that we might join you in the work of reuniting with all creatures; through Jesus Christ the Wisdom of Creation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
November 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
O God, having shown us how far your love goes in saving the lost and forgotten, mercifully grant that we might join you in the work of reuniting with all creatures; through Jesus Christ the Wisdom of Creation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Mark 4:28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Mark 4:28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head
Go Green for Nothing
Have a bird feeder? Be sure to keep it clean to keep birds healthy. Soak in warm soapy water & scrub it, then rinse with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for seed feeders, and 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water for hummingbird feeders.
Have a bird feeder? Be sure to keep it clean to keep birds healthy. Soak in warm soapy water & scrub it, then rinse with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for seed feeders, and 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water for hummingbird feeders.
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Go Green for Nothing
Have a bird feeder? Be sure to keep it clean to keep birds healthy. Soak in warm soapy water & scrub it, then rinse with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for seed feeders, and 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water for hummingbird feeders.
Have a bird feeder? Be sure to keep it clean to keep birds healthy. Soak in warm soapy water & scrub it, then rinse with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for seed feeders, and 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water for hummingbird feeders.
THIS SUNDAY!!
Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m.
Hermann Park, Houston
During the U.N. Climate Conference, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer, meditation & reflection.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1765631012...
Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m.
Hermann Park, Houston
During the U.N. Climate Conference, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer, meditation & reflection.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1765631012...
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
THIS SUNDAY!!
Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m.
Hermann Park, Houston
During the U.N. Climate Conference, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer, meditation & reflection.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1765631012...
Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m.
Hermann Park, Houston
During the U.N. Climate Conference, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer, meditation & reflection.
www.eventbrite.com/e/1765631012...
THIS SUNDAY!!
Justice Advocacy Event
Sun., Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Raise your voice for justice, & use your hands to do God’s work of justice! Sign a pre-printed letter/postcard, scan a QR code, or do e-advocacy with our laptop.
Justice Advocacy Event
Sun., Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Raise your voice for justice, & use your hands to do God’s work of justice! Sign a pre-printed letter/postcard, scan a QR code, or do e-advocacy with our laptop.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
THIS SUNDAY!!
Justice Advocacy Event
Sun., Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Raise your voice for justice, & use your hands to do God’s work of justice! Sign a pre-printed letter/postcard, scan a QR code, or do e-advocacy with our laptop.
Justice Advocacy Event
Sun., Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Raise your voice for justice, & use your hands to do God’s work of justice! Sign a pre-printed letter/postcard, scan a QR code, or do e-advocacy with our laptop.
How to Become a Cool Congregation
Missed this highly informative talk? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] for a link to the recording.
Missed this highly informative talk? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] for a link to the recording.
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
How to Become a Cool Congregation
Missed this highly informative talk? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] for a link to the recording.
Missed this highly informative talk? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] for a link to the recording.
"Wherever you are on earth, so long as you remain on earth, 'the Lord is near, do not be anxious about anything'. (Anthony, Egyptian monk, died 356)
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"Wherever you are on earth, so long as you remain on earth, 'the Lord is near, do not be anxious about anything'. (Anthony, Egyptian monk, died 356)
O Creator God, you are known by your loving embrace of the undeserving and those who suffer: Grant us sight of your justice and conviction to love all creatures; through Jesus Christ the Wisdom of Creation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
O Creator God, you are known by your loving embrace of the undeserving and those who suffer: Grant us sight of your justice and conviction to love all creatures; through Jesus Christ the Wisdom of Creation, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
God of Word and Light, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of all creatures above and below. Mercifully grant that our eyes would be opened to the spiritual reality all around us today. Amen.
November 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
God of Word and Light, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of all creatures above and below. Mercifully grant that our eyes would be opened to the spiritual reality all around us today. Amen.
Job 36:8 - 10 He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not torn open by them. He covers the face of the full moon, and spreads over it his cloud. He has described a circle on the face of the waters, at the boundary between light and darkness.
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Job 36:8 - 10 He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not torn open by them. He covers the face of the full moon, and spreads over it his cloud. He has described a circle on the face of the waters, at the boundary between light and darkness.
The more man distinguishes himself from the rest of creation, the more he becomes conscious of himself as the subject, as an "I" to whom the world is an object, the more does he tend to confuse himself with God, ...his spirit with the spirit of God, and ...his reason as Divine Reason. Emil Brunner
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The more man distinguishes himself from the rest of creation, the more he becomes conscious of himself as the subject, as an "I" to whom the world is an object, the more does he tend to confuse himself with God, ...his spirit with the spirit of God, and ...his reason as Divine Reason. Emil Brunner
Infinite creator God, thank you for all the living things you have made. Help us learn wise ways to protect and celebrate your creatures, human, tamed and wild; that we may share completely in your love with all creation. May we be a blessing to all that you have created as we glorify you. Amen.
October 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Infinite creator God, thank you for all the living things you have made. Help us learn wise ways to protect and celebrate your creatures, human, tamed and wild; that we may share completely in your love with all creation. May we be a blessing to all that you have created as we glorify you. Amen.
Bike to Church/Transportation Alternatives Sunday
Sunday, November 2
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Walk, bike, carpool, take the bus! Get information on transportation alternatives other than your personal vehicle after each worship service (and some fun giveaways, too).
Sunday, November 2
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Walk, bike, carpool, take the bus! Get information on transportation alternatives other than your personal vehicle after each worship service (and some fun giveaways, too).
October 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Bike to Church/Transportation Alternatives Sunday
Sunday, November 2
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Walk, bike, carpool, take the bus! Get information on transportation alternatives other than your personal vehicle after each worship service (and some fun giveaways, too).
Sunday, November 2
Christ the King Lutheran Church
2353 Rice Blvd., Houston
Walk, bike, carpool, take the bus! Get information on transportation alternatives other than your personal vehicle after each worship service (and some fun giveaways, too).
Genesis 6:21 Also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up, and it shall serve as food for you and for them [birds, animals, creeping things].
October 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Genesis 6:21 Also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up, and it shall serve as food for you and for them [birds, animals, creeping things].
God of moss & mountains, you glory in diversity and love all things you have made. Thank you for our more than human siblings in forests, prairies, wetlands and along coastlines. Bless them, protect them, and weave us together in harmonious companionship that this whole earth may glorify you. Amen.
October 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
God of moss & mountains, you glory in diversity and love all things you have made. Thank you for our more than human siblings in forests, prairies, wetlands and along coastlines. Bless them, protect them, and weave us together in harmonious companionship that this whole earth may glorify you. Amen.
Go Green for Nothing
Looking to add a new pet to the family? Shop the animal shelter first!
Looking to add a new pet to the family? Shop the animal shelter first!
October 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Go Green for Nothing
Looking to add a new pet to the family? Shop the animal shelter first!
Looking to add a new pet to the family? Shop the animal shelter first!
A Short Creation-Focused Prayer
Creator God,
Thank you for this beautiful world and the opportunity to tend to it.
Amen.
Creator God,
Thank you for this beautiful world and the opportunity to tend to it.
Amen.
October 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A Short Creation-Focused Prayer
Creator God,
Thank you for this beautiful world and the opportunity to tend to it.
Amen.
Creator God,
Thank you for this beautiful world and the opportunity to tend to it.
Amen.
“Men will become poor because they will not have a love for trees…If you don’t love trees, you don’t love God.” (Nikephoros of Chios, monk, died 1821)
October 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Men will become poor because they will not have a love for trees…If you don’t love trees, you don’t love God.” (Nikephoros of Chios, monk, died 1821)