Day 11 action: Skip eating meat once this week. It takes 12,009 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef. Learn about food choices in Just Eating: www.pcusa.org/food/justeating.htm Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on…
Read more »Day 10 action: Carry a non-disposable bag with you to avoid using plastic bags. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread Lightly for Lent” will be posted on our Facebook page and…
Read more »From Melanie Hardison, Associate for Enough for Everyone, part of the Presbyterian Hunger Program: What makes Lent meaningful for you? Do you and your loved ones engage in lifestyle practices or spiritual disciplines that bring depth and meaning to your…
Read more »Day 9 action: Place a plastic bottle full of water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used when you flush. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread Lightly…
Read more »Ecumenical Advocacy Days will take place on March 19-22 in Washington D.C. This year’s theme is “A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples.” The event is a time for people of faith to learn more about this…
Read more »Day 8 action: End “phantom” loads: use a power strip to turn off electronics that use energy even when they are off, like TVs, DVD players, and computers. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental…
Read more »The Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for Congregations Program offers awards for congregations that have reduced their energy usage. If your church has increased energy efficiency over the past two years, you can apply to receive an Energy Star Congregations…
Read more »Day 7 action: Avoid buying anything with extra packaging on your next trip to the grocery store. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread Lightly for Lent” will be posted on our…
Read more »The Eco-Stewards Program, started as a partnership between the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association and Presbyterians for Earth Care, has announced plans for its 2010 program for young adults (~ages 20-30). For 2010 the Eco-Stewards Program is offering a…
Read more »Day 6 action: Learn more about eco-justice: assuring justice for creation & all humans that live in it through the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program at http://nccecojustice.org. Share what you have learned. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for…
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