Posts By: Katie Holmes

National Call-In Day to Protect Health and God’s Creation

Today, March 30, is a National Call-In Day to Protect Health and God’s Creation. Ask your Senator to support chemical policy reform. The following message was sent from the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: This past week, I accompanied…

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Ecofeminist Theology

I got re-inspired about ecofeminist theology this weekend at Ecumenical Advocacy Days, where the theme was “Development, Security & Economic Justice: What’s Gender Got to Do with It?” I don’t feel that I can do the topic justice in a…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 29

Place a plastic bottle full of water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used when you flush. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action to care for…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 28

Action for March 28: Plant a tree in 2011, which is the International Year of Forests. Learn more at from the United Nations website and about the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent”…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 27

Action for March 27: The One Great Hour of Sharing offering is collected on Easter. Learn more about the PC(USA) OGHS programs: Disaster Assistance, Hunger, and Self- Development of People, which care for God’s earth in many ways. Learn more…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 26

Action for March 26: Take time to experience God’s creation today, wherever you are. Share what you experience with others. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action to care for God’s…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 25

Action for March 25: Order fair trade chocolate at from the Equal Exchange Interfaith Store for Easter and other occasions to ensure that child labor was not used and that the chocolate was grown sustainably. Learn more about fair trade…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 24

March 24 action: Walk, bike, or take public transportation as much as possible. If you drive, pledge to be idle free. Idling for over 10 seconds uses more gas than turning off the engine and restarting it. Take part in…

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Tread Lightly for Lent March 23

March 23 action: Learn about how to become involved with Presbyterians for Earth Care, an eco-justice network that cares for God’s Creation at www.presbyearthcare.org. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action…

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Tread Light for Lent March 22

March 22 action: Observe World Water Day today by participating in the Tap Project to support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean water to children around the world. Visit a participating restaurant March 20–26 or contribute $1 to UNICEF at www.tapproject.org….

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