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Posts Categorized: Environment
December 6, 2017
We wait in Advent for the coming of Christ, the birth of God in the world, to bring good news to all creation. We are invited to wait with hope, peace, joy and love as we light candles, read scripture, and pray in this holy time. Upbeat music and bright twinkling lights all around us… Read more »
March 29, 2017
The General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (USA) for decades have passed policies that share concern for God’s creation, our obligation to be good stewards of the natural world, and our role in reducing energy dependence, promoting renewable and sustainable energy use, and otherwise caring for the earth. In the last few months, President Trump… Read more »
February 15, 2017
These hymns are written and copyrighted by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, with permission given for free use to Standing Rock supporters. We Were Born Out of the Waters NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” We were born out of the waters that give life to all the earth. We were made… Read more »
November 1, 2016
Yesterday the Presbyterian News Services released an article “Standing in solidarity with Standing Rock” that reminds us to be in prayer after last week’s clashes in North Dakota as Native American brothers and sisters and allies continue to witness against the current construction plans of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Originally planned to be built near… Read more »
September 26, 2016
As colder weather soon begins in the area where hundreds of people have gathered with the Standing Rock Sioux–to protect water, land, tribal rights and harmonious relationships with the earth–Presbyterian Native American leaders are providing for ways that all Presbyterians can support this historical gathering. To begin with, as needs for safe and sturdy lodging… Read more »
September 15, 2016
You may have seen the recent Presbyterians News Service story on the Presbytery of Northern Plains’ earth care team sending a prayerful witness and supplies to the water “protectors” in North Dakota, through Rev. Paul Henschen, a member of Presbyterians for Earth Care. This comes on the heals of the statement of support from Stated… Read more »
July 25, 2016
What is environmental racism? What constitutes environmental “justice” for all? The discussions of these and other questions with the fabulous teens at the Presbyterian Youth Triennium last week were lively, stimulating, and meaningful. More than 85 young people made their way to this workshop on the Friday morning of Triennium, even as they had… Read more »
May 11, 2016
By Gary Payton | Presbyterian attendee of the Paris COP21 and active in regional and Presbyterian environmental concerns In an historic decision on Monday, May 9, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied necessary permits for the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal, a coal export facility located at Cherry Point, Washington. The Army Corps agreed with the… Read more »
May 8, 2016
In a variety of ways, all across the country, Presbyterians celebrated Earth Day. In small and large congregations, in community celebrations or in church worship, certified Earth Care Congregations used the opportunity of Earth Day as a way to care for God’s good creation. Here are four snapshots, sharing one a day: Hunter Presbyterian Church… Read more »
April 18, 2016
Written by Jessica Maudlin, Associate for Enough for Everyone, Presbyterian Hunger Program The PC(USA) has been involved in issues of Fair Trade since the Presbyterian Coffee Project began in 2001. Fair Trade is a “trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development… Read more »
