CJC Lenten booklet (pdf)
"Good News for Columbia River Salmon" (pdf)
"Alternates to Single Use Plastic" (pdf)
"The Big Plastic Game Plan" (pdf)

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 15, 2026

WEEK FOUR: Laudato Si’ Action Platform Goal: Ecological Economics. Ecological Economics acknowledges that the economy is a sub-system of human society, which itself is embedded within the biosphere–our common home. Actions could include sustainable production and consumption, ethical investments, divestment from fossil fuels and any activity harmful to the planet and the people, supporting circular economies, and prioritizing care labor and protecting the dignity of workers.

PRAYER: Provident God, help us bring together the different fields of knowledge, including economics, and promote new models of integral development. May we work towards a new economic paradigm at the service of the common good, leaving no one behind. AMEN.

STEPS AND FOOTPRINTS

• Fast from single-use plastics such as water bottles and buying food in plastic containers
• Meatless Monday
• Drive Less, walk more, use public transportation

COMMUNITY AND CREATION CARE 
How do you consider your values and neighbors when making purchases or financial decisions?

Plastic Fast: This week, pay attention to the plastics in your clothing like rayon, nylon, polyester, mesh, and taffeta. What alternatives might you consider? This could include thrifting and shopping at resale stores or choosing natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and silk. Mend clothes. Donate gently used items.