EcoJusticeNow is a new website that is edited by Dieter Hessel, a Presbyterian minister who directs the ecumenical Program on Ecology, Justice, & Faith (PEJF), and has served as editor of many eco-justice anthologies. The new website is made to…
Read more »The No Impact Project asked me to let congregations know about an opportunity to host a free screening of the documentary No Impact Man. Watch the trailer for No Impact Man (note that the trailer has some offensive language, but…
Read more »From Swords into Plowshares, the blog of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. The worship resources include some eco-justice themes. The time draws near for the 2010 Peacemaking Seminar. Peacemaking Program staff members leave for New Mexico on Saturday, August 21. Leadership…
Read more »Earth Care Congregations is a new program from Environmental Ministries that encourages churches to care for God’s earth and honors churches that have committed to this important mission. Is your church working on earth care issues, or hoping to get…
Read more »Torrential rain has caused flooding in Pakistan over the past few weeks that has affected over 20 million people. An estimated 1,600 people have died as a result of the flooding. Rain is expected to continue, worsening flooding. Over one-fifth…
Read more »From Food and Faith, the blog of the Presbyterian Hunger ProgramYour guide to the Week of Action on Food Start Planning Now for Churches Week of Action on FoodIt is now time to start preparing for activities for the Churches…
Read more »The flow of oil from the Deepwater Horizon rig has been cut off since July 15, and BP continues to work on drilling the relief well to make this fix permanent. This is good news. However, work remains in around…
Read more »Appalachia Rising is a mobilization to end mountaintop removal mining. The event will take place September 25-27 in Washington D.C. A conference “Voices from the Mountains,” will take place on September 25-26. This will be a time of education and…
Read more »“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12: 31 A federal task force has determined that 172 million gallons of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico between April and mid-July, when the temporary cap was put on the ruptured well….
Read more »The following announcement is from the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: On Wednesday, August 4th, at 3:00pm Eastern Time, the National Council of Churches and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism will be hosting a conference call (probably…
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