Posts By: Rebecca Barnes

Nominate Restoring Creation Award Winners!

Do you know some great congregations, Presbyterian entities, or individuals of faith who are working to care for God’s creation? Annual awards to such folks are given out by Presbyterians for Earth Care (the fabulous, grassroots, membership-based organization of earth-keeping Presbyterians and friends). This year the awards will be given at the PEC Luncheon at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly on Thursday July 5th.

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Prayer Vigil on March 22, World Water Day

Next Thursday, March 22nd, religious and community  leaders in Lima, Peru are gathering from 6-8 p.m. for a prayer vigil in order to oppose attempts to re-open the controversial multi-metal smelter, Doe Run.

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NEW! Children’s Health and Environment Resource now available from PCUSA

NEW! “God’s Creation, Our Health: Taking Action Together“ Friends, we have a great new resource to share far and wide: a wonderful older children’s curriculum on children’s health and the environment. This engaging, thoughtful, and fun resource will not only engage children in our U.S. congregations to explore these important issues but it also invites… Read more »

Plan Now for Earth Day Sunday April 22!

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 each year, and Presbyterian churches are urged to celebrate Earth Day Sunday near this date. This year, Earth Day and Earth Day Sunday are one and the same: April 22nd!   The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program produces Earth Day Sunday resources each year that the Presbyterian Church USA Environmental… Read more »

Gender and Climate Change resource available

Having lived through tornado, sun, and snow within the last four days, climate change is not terribly far from my mind. Not that these particular weather incidents are directly connected as far as we know, but they certainly are the kinds of fluctuations that have been expected to increase with climate change.   So, when someone… Read more »

Presbyterian Young Adult Eco-Stewards

Another reminder and encouragement to learn more and spread the word about this unique program for young adults. Participants can learn practical environmental skills, reflect together about eco-justice and faith journey, and find Christian community that lives out a call to serve in the world.   The Eco-Stewards Program is now accepting applications for the June 2-9, 2012 Eco-Stewards Program in Vermont… Read more »

Another Earth Care Congregation Story: solar power

Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE has a great solar project going as part of their earth care commitment. Drawing new people to the church, their solar project also demonstrates how church revitalization can be connected to earth’s revitalization. What is good for God’s creation is good for the Church! Click here to read more… Read more »

Hope and Community

I really enjoy and appreciate these thoughtful weekly reflections from Rev. Peter Sawtell of Eco-Justice Ministries out of Colorado. Today he writes of “Hope and Community” and I want to share this reflection with you, as well as recommend his good work if you haven’t come across it before. A blessed weekend to you all!