I am...

I want to...

Posts Categorized: Earth Care Congregations

September 19, 2013

Earth Care Congregation: Swarthmore PC Bikes to Church!

Posted

One of many initiatives begun by the Environmental Stewardship Task Force of the church began on a small scale last spring by designating a “Bike to Church Sunday.”   In addition to the environmental benefits, we felt that this might help relieve what is routinely a very congested parking situation on Sunday mornings.  The Borough of… Read more »
September 18, 2013

Earth Care Congregation: Hunter Presbyerian’s Children Take the Lead!

Posted

What makes this congregation’s Earth Care Congregation certification particularly compelling is that the application process, projects, and pledge were completed solely by the 2nd through 5th graders at Hunter Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY). Initiated during the community garden-themed Vacation Bible Study in May 2013, these children completed the research, consulted the clerk of session and… Read more »
July 25, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Towson Presbyterian Church

Posted

Towson Presbyterian Church gets locally active Caring for Creation has a long history at Towson Presbyterian Church (TPC), and becoming certified, and now twice re-certified as an Earth Care Congregation has challenged TPC to continue to grow in this area. The last few years they have used issues surrounding “Food” as a theme, a way… Read more »
July 8, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Jacksonville Presbyterian Church

Posted

Jacksonville Presbyterian Church is gleaning!    David and Lisa Specca are members of the Earth Care Ministry Group at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. They own a vegetable farm, and along with providing great vegetables to the community, they practice gleaning! The gleaned vegetables go to support New Jersey hunger ministries.  If you would like to read… Read more »
July 3, 2013

Energy Star Portfolio Manager for Congregations

Posted

On July 17, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will launch a free upgrade using an online Portfolio Manger tool. The new Portfolio Manger has a module designed especially for worship facilities. Here is what is new: Portfolio Manager   Portfolio Manager is the nation’s leading energy performance, used by over 70,000 accounts and… Read more »
June 6, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church Franklin, TN

Posted

First Presbyterian Church: Memorial Trees First Presbyterian Church’s  Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study group has sponsored a program of planting trees as memorials, or to honor an individual, on their church property.  They plant the trees in late fall or early winter to improve the survival rates.  First Presbyterian Church is using Tennessee native species… Read more »
June 6, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, CA

Posted

First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, CA On Earth Day, First Presbyterian Church celebrated in worship by making prayer flags for one of the low-water gardens on their church campus. The worship service was focused on their role in caring for creation and they used the following Psalm to guide them as they made the flags:… Read more »

“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” — Luke 23:42

Contact Us