Posts By: Katie Holmes

Join the Environmental Ministries Action Network

Are you active in an environmental stewardship ministry in your church or presbytery? If so, or if you would like to become involved, please join the Environmental Ministries Action Network (EMAN). Environmental Ministries is launching this new network that is…

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Tagging Turtles and Eco-Justice

Brad McFall, the Stewardship of Creation Enabler in the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley submitted the following article and picture about a recent eco-justice oriented youth trip. You can find out more at the Tagging Turtles website. Presbyterian youth in New…

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Celebrate World Fair Trade Day in May

World Fair Trade Day is celebrated the first two weeks in May in many places throughout the world. In the United States, World Fair Trade Day is coordinated by Fair Trade Resource Network. The theme for 2011 Fair Trade Day…

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Presbyteries Caring for God’s Earth

There are many presbyteries that have active committees or groups focused on earth care. These groups have different structures and go by many different names – environmental stewardship, creation care, earth care, etc., but they usually have the same purpose…

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Call for Restoration and Renewal for the Gulf

The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action alert: Through the waters of our Baptism we are reborn into the spirit and the community of Christ’s Holy Church. As faithful members of that community we are called…

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Trees and Tweets for Peace

The following is reposted from Swords into Plowshares: Reflections from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. World Sunday for Peace – May 22 As the sun rises on Sunday 22 May Christians and churches…

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Continue to Tread Lightly

As we continue to celebrate Easter and feel the hope and joy of Christ’s resurrection, let us continue on our journey that started as Treading Lightly for Lent. The last action on the “Tread Lightly for Lent” calendar read: “Contemplate…

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Tread Lightly for Lent April 23

Action for April 23: Contemplate the environmental lifestyle changes that you have made throughout Lent, and make a plan to integrate these into your life in the long term. Share about your journey with friends and family. Take part in…

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Tread Lightly for Lent April 22

Action for April 22: Compost food scraps and use them for gardening rather than sending them to the landfill. Learn more about composting. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action to…

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