Sharman Chapman-Crane, a member of the Presbyterians for Earth Care Advocacy Committee, lives in Eastern Kentucky where mountaintop removal coal mining is an everyday reality. She contributed a moving reflection entitled “The Valley of the Shadow: Loving Neighbors and Mountain…
Read more »Action for April 15: Learn about the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s Campaign for Fair Food. Ask grocery stores to address exploitative wages and working conditions for farm workers. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice…
Read more »Action for April 14: 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. Unplug cell phone chargers when they are not in use. Take…
Read more »Action for April 13: Learn about environmental racism and research related issues in your community. Start at on the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program website. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and…
Read more »Action for April 12: Take a shorter shower today. Make this a routine and buy a low flow showerhead. Older showers use 7 gallons of water a minute, versus 2.5 gallons a minute for low-flow models. Take part in “Tread…
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent action for April 11: Switch to non-toxic cleaning products like baking soda. It’s eco friendly, healthier for you, and cheaper. Learn more. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and…
Read more »Action for April 10: Have your next church event at a Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center and experience God’s creation. Book your event at bookaretreat.com. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take…
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent action for April 9: If you have a lawn, learn about low-impact landscaping and using native plants. Stop using pesticides and herbicides, which damage water quality. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season….
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent action for April 8: Buy coffee from the Presbyterian Coffee Project, through Equal Exchange. This coffee is raised in a sustainable manner and farmers are paid a fair price. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent”…
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent action for April 7: Check your tire pressure to be sure that your tires are properly inflated. Proper inflation can improve your gas mileage by 3.3%. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season….
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