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July 5, 2011

Collaborative Garden Project

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Presbytery of Western North Carolina and Black Mountain Home for Children Growing Together Jane Laping, Stewardship of Creation Enabler for the Presbytery of Western North Carolina, sent the following information about the new garden project at the Black Mountain Home for Children.  Read weekly updates about the garden on the Earth Care blog.  Thanks to… Read more »
June 29, 2011

New Earth Care Hymn

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Written by Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has written a beautiful new hymn titled “A Prophet Has a Lonely Task,” which references Matthew 10:40-42, and reflects on seeking peace and justice for God’s people and earth.  Download the hymn.  Permission is given for free local church use of this new hymn to… Read more »
June 29, 2011

Welcome to Environmental Ministries Summer Intern

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This summer the Environmental Ministries and Child Advocacy offices are excited to welcome Jocelyn Kirk as a summer intern.  Jocelyn graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville this year and will start at Alma College in the fall.  She is a former youth elder at Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, and has attended five youth… Read more »
June 28, 2011

Environmental Ministries, Carbon Offsets, and Big Tent

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The Big Tent starts on June 30 in Indianapolis.  The gathering will be made up of Presbyterians from around the country celebrating the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  PC(USA) Environmental Ministries will be leading a workshop on Earth Care Congregations at the gathering, and will facilitate a Peacemaking Conversation on “Making Peace… Read more »
June 27, 2011

Be Still And Know: An Eco-Steward’s Reflection

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Vickie Machado, a participant in the 2011 Eco-Stewards Program, has posted a reflection from the trip on the Eco-Stewards Program blog.   Read the post to learn more about this program for young adults that connects faith and environmental stewardship.  Vickie’s reflections on “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) are well-put and… Read more »
June 22, 2011

After the Spill Gulf Coast Update Call June 30

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After the Spill sent the following invitation to join a conference call for an update on the Gulf Coast following the 2010 oil spill.  After the Spill is an interfaith response to the oil spill. You are invited to join After the Spill and the Gulf Restoration Network next Thursday, June 30 at 3:00 pm EST/2:00… Read more »
June 17, 2011

Stories from Crow: A Multimedia Slideshow

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Learn about the Eco-Stewards Montana Experience The Eco-Stewards Program website has been updated to include the a multimedia presentation created by program participants and program leader and journalist, Becky W. Evans.  The 2011 program in Montana focused on “reconciliation and sustainability through agriculture, health and green building” in the context of the Crow Reservation and surrounding… Read more »
June 17, 2011

Calling all chaplains, ministers, & health workers

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The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action alert: Are you a parish nurse, pastor, chaplain, health worker, or involved in any sort of ministry with people who suffer chronic diseases? You are invited to speak out about your pastoral concerns for these families, and to ask Congress to protect families from… Read more »
June 16, 2011

Poverty, Pollution, and Solutions Photojournalism Competition

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Calling all youth and young adults passionate about eco-justice and photography: The Joining Hands Networks of the Presbyteries of San Francisco and Cascades, and the UMAVIDA network in Bolivia are sponsoring a photojournalism contest and international exhibition focused on “Poverty, Pollution, and Solutions.”  The competition is open to non-professional photographers from the US and Bolivia… Read more »
June 16, 2011

June 19 Lectionary and Reflecting on “Dominion”

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Rev. Peter Sawtell, Executive Director of Eco-Justice Ministries, sends out a wonderful weekly e-newsletter “Eco-Justice Notes” that reflects on eco-justice issues from a theological perspective. These weekly columns are inspiring, and I wanted to direct you to Rev. Sawtell’s most…

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