The following blog post is reposted from Swords into Plowshares, the blog of my colleagues in the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. The issue of conflicts minerals includes many concerns, from violence against women…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action alert: Through the waters of our Baptism we are reborn into the spirit and the community of Christ’s Holy Church. As faithful members of that community we are called…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action alert about the Toxic Substances Control Act. Learn more about toxic chemicals and how you can take action. On April 14, legislation was introduced to reform our broken 35-year-old…
Read more »One year ago today, on April 20, 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and started an oil spill that lasted almost three months. Though the mainstream news focus long-ago…
Read more »Protecting God’s Creation extends to ensuring justice for God’s people, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) policies have consistently affirmed that as people of faith we are to seek environmental justice for low income communities…
Read more »I got re-inspired about ecofeminist theology this weekend at Ecumenical Advocacy Days, where the theme was “Development, Security & Economic Justice: What’s Gender Got to Do with It?” I don’t feel that I can do the topic justice in a…
Read more »The Clean Air Act helps keep communities healthy and guards against increased pollution. The act has been under threat, and some sources indicate that a proposal to limit the effectiveness of the Clean Air Act will be voted on today,…
Read more »On Friday, March 11, Japan experienced an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, which created a tsunami that affected the Pacific Rim. This morning there were estimates that up to 10,000 people could have been killed in Japan, where some towns were virtually…
Read more »Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Read a blog post by the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations about how the United Nations is recognizing International Women’s Day. The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following action…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs sent the following action alert, asking for people of faith to speak out to protect God’s creation fromhydraulic fracturing (or fracking) in Wyoming. Learn more about fracking. Churches, citizens, and communities in Teton…
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