The 2009 International Peacemakers are currently traveling to presbyteries around the U.S. sharing about their ministries in countries around the world. Some of these folks are involved in projects related to water and environmental issues, including Dr. Vinita Eusebius from…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program is urging congregations to make Sunday, October 11th Climate and Children Sunday. Children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of climate change, and we can work as caretakers of God’s earth to…
Read more »The Presbyterian Hunger Program has created a new curriculum for middle school students:Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table. The curriculum looks at the connection between our food choices and faith, health, earth, and humankind. There is also a…
Read more »Rebecca Barnes-Davies , former coordinator for Presbyterians for Restoring Creation, has written a new book that helps individuals and congregations protect the earth. 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth: How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference has…
Read more »Before the summer break, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive climate and energy legislation. This is the first of four key steps to addressing climate change here in the U.S., responding to the urgent need to prevent the worst impacts…
Read more »The Presbytery of West Virginia and the West Virginia Council of Churches are hosting “Turning Over a New Leaf: Faith Community Green Event” on October 3 in South Charleston, West Virginia. The event will feature Dr. Nazely Vardanyan, International Peacemaker…
Read more »Energy Star for Congregations, a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is offering a new service: the Portfolio Manager. This is an interactive, online energy management tool that lets you track how much water and energy is being used…
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