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Posts Categorized: Environment
May 21, 2015
In April, dedicated Presbyterians from KS and AL came together to present a webinar on a new “Presbyterian Energy Tithe Challenge.” What would your church do with the saved $ from reducing your utility bills by 10%? Most congregations can easily get to a 10% reduction in energy use, which is great for… Read more »
April 22, 2015
One of the things I love most about my work is hearing the amazing stories of so many people and churches doing fabulous ministry, caring for all God’s creation. There are so many inspiring stories! There is so much great work being done. From finding Presbyterians being named as national “Cool Congregations” winners… Read more »
March 13, 2015
“Have you anything here to eat?” Sustainable Food in a Changing Climate Earth Day Sunday 2015 resource As disciples of Jesus Christ, we commit to daily living out our faith. We do this individually, in community with one another, and with the rest of God’s creation. On this Earth Day Sunday, we reflect in particular on how… Read more »
February 17, 2015
Statement on Climate Justice: A Faithful Response We, youth representatives of diverse organizations and Christian institutions from Peru and Bolivia and pastors, elders, and young adults in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), met in December 2014 in Lima, Peru for an international gathering on climate change organized by the Red Uniendo Manos Peru with… Read more »
February 6, 2015
This daily calendar is a quick and easy way to stay mindful of all God’s creation throughout the season of Lent. As we slow down, reflect, take on spiritual disciplines, and give up distractions during the season of Lent, what parts of God’s creation call our attention, remind us of God, or invite us to… Read more »
January 29, 2015
Trisha Tull has recently published a workbook and leader’s guide that work with her fabulous book “Inhabiting Eden,” published in 2013. For over a year now, I have highly recommended the book for individual, small group, and congregational study. That activity will be made even easier with this new workbook and leader’s guide. The spiral-bound… Read more »
January 23, 2015
This page is a collection of stories that have been printed on this blog about our PCUSA certified Earth Care Congregations and other earth-caring congregations. You can also find these stories through clicking various categories on the right sidebar menu (for instance if you are looking for “food” or “climate” or “education” stories about churches)…. Read more »
January 22, 2015
gathering together at the PEC Conference at Montreat September 15-18, 2015 at Montreat Conference Center, Presbyterians for Earth Care is offering a conference “Down-to-Earth Advocacy and Action.” PHP’s Environmental Ministries is considering this conference the 2015 Summit for Earth Care Congregations, hoping earth care teams can send representation to the PEC conference in order to… Read more »
January 20, 2015
with a focus in Environmental Studies By Sarah Jeanne Shimer This winter break, much like any other break from college, I frequently encounter the questions “Where are you in school?” and “What are you studying?” Once I explain that Colby College is a small, liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine and answer questions about… Read more »
December 10, 2014
On Sunday we visited Huaytapallana glacier, up around 15,000 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains of Peru. It wasn’t just the altitude that had me short of breath and dizzy though; this was a truly awesome sight. The glacier itself has very sadly lost a great deal of its mass, and is… Read more »
