There are a lot of environmental resources for the 2010 Lenten Season. With Lent starting next Wednesday, February 17th, here is a rundown of what is available, including a new addition, for those of you who may have missed some…
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Super Bowl Sparks Thoughts on Simple Living
I don’t watch much television, and I’m not much of a football fan, but I happened to watch the Super Bowl last night. When I do watch TV, I usually mute the commercials. But in the spirit of Super Bowl…
Read more »Register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Ecumenical Advocacy Days will take place on March 19-22 in Washington D.C. This year’s theme is “A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples.” The event is a time for people of faith to learn more about this…
Read more »February Global Food Crisis Fast
The Presbyterian Hunger Program offers materials for a monthly 40-hour fast. These resources offer fast participants new perspectives on food issues related to the Global Food Crisis. February’s fast materials are focused on an increased demand for food in India…
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent: Environmental Ministries Resource
Lent is a time to reflect on what it means to live based on Christ’s ministry. As part of this reflection we repent, often giving up an item or two that we consider a treat. Environmental Ministries is offering a…
Read more »Lenten Reflections on Climate Justice
From the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: This year, the National Council of Churches with help from clergy, activists and friends around the country, will be offering a Lenten Resource exploring Climate Justice and how it relates to each…
Read more »Interfaith Power and Light Preach-In on Global Warming
Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) is sponsoring a National Preach-In on Global Warming on the weekend of February 13-14. The organization, which works to mobilize a religious response to global warming by promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation, is…
Read more »Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Affirms Resolution Regarding Prohibition of Mountain Top Removal Coal in the State of Georgia
Karen Turney, Chairperson of the Public Policy Advocacy Committee for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta sent in this article about recent action regarding mountaintop removal mining: At the December 1 meeting of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, representatives from the…
Read more »Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality
The Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality was created as a partnership between Westminster Woods and the Program in Christian Spirituality at San Francisco Theological Seminary. The Center is offering an apprenticeship for young adults ages 22-30 who have a…
Read more »Green Advent from Odyssey Networks
Odyssey Networks is providing a daily green Advent calendar entry. The daily entries share a bible verse, prayer, and tip for environmental stewardship. While you are visiting the website you can catch up on reports from the religious community at…
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