July 22, 2014
Posts Categorized: Church Earth Care Stories
July 8, 2014
Trinity Presbyterian in Santa Cruz Installs Solar
Members at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz, CA, decided to take the leap of faith and apply for a loan to install solar panels on their church building. In an article about stewardship for the church newsletter, church member Russ Hobbs wrote about “solar coming to Trinity” as a brainstorm that began with… Read more »
June 26, 2014
Beginning a 5th Year Anniversary for PCUSA Earth Care Congregations
Birthday Cake and Singing for Earth Care Congregations at PEC Lunch, June 2014 This summer, 2014, marks the 5th year of certification for 13 of PCUSA’s certified Earth Care Congregations. For five years, these churches have been growing ever deeper in their ministry and witness and for five years, the PCUSA Earth Care Congregation… Read more »
May 28, 2014
Church “Green Living Practicum” Changes Individual Habits
May 27, 2014
FPC Athens OH Named Top House of Worship Finisher in EPA’s ENERGY STAR® National Building Competition
May 1, 2014
Disappearing Wetland Communities and a Church Calling for Change
Last month I visited, along with other members of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, the First Presbyterian Church of Bayou Blue, in Gray, Louisiana. We learned about the concerns and passions unique to their part of God’s creation. This hospitable, warm, and loving congregation shared much with us, including their deep grief about what is… Read more »
April 30, 2014
State Notice for Presbyterian Earth Care Congregation
In addition to enhancing the well-being of the congregation, securing a better world for future generations, and deepening a sense of Christian discipleship, Earth Care Congregations are finding ways to build up their local communities– and being noticed for it! In February, Forest Lake Church helped create a community garden at a transition residence… Read more »
April 25, 2014
Celebrating Winners of the Cool Congregations Competition with Interfaith Power and Light!
March 25, 2014
Youth activities, mission trips and more: Webster Groves Presbyterian Church cares for God’s creation
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (MO) formed its Environmental Stewardship Committee in 2011 and developed a mission statement which outlined their intent “to be careful stewards of the environment as we honor God’s covenant with all of creation…” The committee has worked to minimize the environmental impact of the church and recently became certified by… Read more »
March 24, 2014
Congratulations to Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (NC)!
Hillsborough Presbyterian Church is certified as a PCUSA Earth Care Congregation ((from left) Robin Bedingfield, Pastor Bob Brizendine, and Stewardship Moderator Diana Montgomery) First-year certified Earth Care Congregation Hillsborough Presbyterian Church (NC) is a small congregation, preparing to celebrate their 200th anniversary in September of 2016. Earth Care team member Robin Bedingfield writes, “While… Read more »