On Friday, March 11, Japan experienced an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which created a tsunami that affected the Pacific Rim. This morning there were estimates that up to 10,000 people could have been killed in Japan, where some towns were virtually…
Read more »Action for March 14: Pledge to rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle during Lent. Adding “rethink” to the traditional 3 R’s can help us avoid activities that are harmful to God’s earth. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten…
Read more »Action for March 13: Ask your church to order Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday. Eco-Palms are harvested in a sustainable way, and workers are paid a fair wage. Learn more and order on the Enough for Everyone website. Take part in…
Read more »Action for March 12: Collect your personal trash and recyclables throughout the day. At the end of the day, survey your waste and think of ways to reduce. On average, Americans create 4.6 pounds of waste a day. Take part…
Read more »Action for March 11: Do a water audit of your home: check for leaky faucets and fix them, and test your toilet for leaks by putting a drop of food coloring in the tank. If the toilet bowl water changes…
Read more »The Eco-Stewards Program is for young adults ages 20-30 who are interested in exploring the connections between our faith and environmental stewardship. The 2011 program will take place June 2-9 with the theme “Living with and from the Land on…
Read more »March 10 Action: Pledge to save energy at home during Lent. Use the Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick to assess your home energy use and get ideas to increase energy efficiency. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten…
Read more »Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action to care for God’s earth. Each day items from “Tread Lightly for Lent” will be posted on our Facebook page and blog. Download the…
Read more »Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Read a blog post by the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations about how the United Nations is recognizing International Women’s Day. The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs sent the following action alert, asking for people of faith to speak out to protect God’s creation fromhydraulic fracturing (or fracking) in Wyoming. Learn more about fracking. Churches, citizens, and communities in Teton…
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