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Creator and creation. (Letters).


Dear editor,

It was with pleasure that I read "Churches look at going green" (April 2003). I congratulate the diocese of Ottawa for its leadership. It took 65 years for a light to go on in my mind that there must be a relationship between the Creator and creation.

My adopted diocese of Connecticut's best kept secret is its energetic committee on the environment, which has published an excellent manual entitled en·ti·tle  
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles
1. To give a name or title to.

2. To furnish with a right or claim to something:
 Caring for Creation; An Earth Ministry Handbook. Its prologue pro·logue also pro·log  
n.
1. An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.

2. An introduction or introductory chapter, as to a novel.

3. An introductory act, event, or period.
 states, "Reverence for the earth is integral to many faith traditions. An increased awareness of this ancient wisdom and of the need for a just relationship with all of creation is now occurring in most religious communities".

I pray I beg; I request; I entreat you; - used in asking a question, making a request, introducing a petition, etc.; as, Pray, allow me to go s>.

See also: Pray
 that the leadership of the dioceses of Ottawa, Connecticut and others will encourage those voices to be heard in unison u·ni·son  
n.
1. Music
a. Identity of pitch; the interval of a perfect prime.

b. The combination of parts at the same pitch or in octaves.

2.
 and hopefully succeed in this urgent stewardship.

Wilfrid B. Lamb

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Author:Lamb, Wilfrid B.
Publication:Anglican Journal
Article Type:Letter to the Editor
Date:Jun 1, 2003
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