Action for March 21: Have a “Meatless Monday” today. Eating less meat can improve your health and the earth’s. It is estimated that the meat industry contributes nearly 1/5 of manufactured greenhouse gas emissions. Take part in “Tread Lightly for…
Read more »Action for March 20: Organize an Earth Day Celebration for your church on a Sunday near Earth Day, April 22. Find resources on the Environmental Ministries website. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice…
Read more »Action for March 19: Take an Energy Sabbath for at least one hour today. Turn off electronic gadgets, and take time to enjoy God’s earth and people around you. Think of ways to expand this Sabbath time in your life….
Read more »Earth Day is April 22. Celebrate God’s good creation on a Sunday near that date (which falls on Good Friday this year). The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program produces excellent Earth Day Sunday resources each year. This year’s theme…
Read more »Action for March 18: Contact your member of Congress about an environmental issue. Use the PC(USA) Office of Public Witness website to do so. Urgent action is needed to protect the Clean Air Act. Learn about the PC(USA) Office of…
Read more »Action for March 17: Replace one incandescent light bulb with a CFL. CFLs use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. If you already have replaced all of your bulbs, offer one to a family member or friend. Take part…
Read more »Action for March 16: Learn more about eco-justice: assuring justice for creation and all humans who live in it at on the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program website. Share what you have learned. Take part in “Tread Lightly for…
Read more »The Clean Air Act helps keep communities healthy and guards against increased pollution. The act has been under threat, and some sources indicate that a proposal to limit the effectiveness of the Clean Air Act will be voted on today,…
Read more »There are many resources that offer ways to strengthen our faith and explore eco-justice during Lent. I have been featuring the “Tread Lightly for Lent” resource from Environmental Ministries, and wanted to let you know about several others. Presbyterians for…
Read more »Action for March 15: Pledge to stop drinking bottled water. Eighty-six million barrels of oil were used to produce and transport plastic water bottles in 2007. Take the Bottled Water Pledge from Presbyterians for Earth Care. Take part in “Tread…
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