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March 27, 2020
My new reality of working from home, a privilege that I am afforded, is giving me space to reflect in different ways . I think I am not alone in that as I’m seeing more and more thoughtful sharings from people I’m connected to online. In 2008, I spent a chunk of time in Haiti… Read more »
March 20, 2020
The current state of the world is new territory for many of us. As we respond to help slow the spread of COVID-19, routine daily movements are grinding to a halt. Shelves stand empty inside many stores and most restaurant owners have posted ‘Closed’ signs. Many people are worried about having enough to get through… Read more »
November 6, 2019
This article was submitted by Ginny Ayers and Dan Terpstra, Members, Presbytery of East Tennessee Climate & Energy Stewardship Team The Golden Rule In the Christian church, the covenant between God and God’s people is a reminder that ALL life belongs to God’s community, and that God’s promise to the earth’s inhabitants is for all… Read more »
August 31, 2016
From Jean Ritchie’s “Black Waters” lyrics about the environment in Appalachia to hazardous waste disposal occuring primarily African-American communities, environmental justice concerns are part of our faithful concerns for our world to do better and to be better. Presbyterian teens are discussing environmental racism, mission co-workers are working with sisters and brothers around the world… Read more »
August 2, 2011
As part of Church Earth Care Stories, Reverend Linda Stewart-Kalen, pastor of Colonial Height Presbyterian Church, was interviewed so that her church’s story could be shared. Located in Portland, Oregon, Colonial Heights banded together with their community to tackle a growing problem, water run-off. We worked with the city to look at a problem in… Read more »
July 20, 2011
Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church in Truckee, California, has worked hard to keep their congregation green. This story was submitted by Edie Lott, Social Justice and Outreach Team Leader of Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church, as part of the Church Earth Care Stories. Truckee Lutheran Presbyterian Church is a church of both the Evangelical Lutheran Church in… Read more »
June 17, 2011
Learn about the Eco-Stewards Montana Experience The Eco-Stewards Program website has been updated to include the a multimedia presentation created by program participants and program leader and journalist, Becky W. Evans. The 2011 program in Montana focused on “reconciliation and sustainability through agriculture, health and green building” in the context of the Crow Reservation and surrounding… Read more »
