The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following email, announcing an exciting DVD giveaway opportunity, and a new worship resource. “The land is mine; with me you are but aliens and tenants.” Lev 25:23 God’s Creation is a…
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Reflections on Fracking
My colleague Brian Frick with PC(USA) Camp and Conference Ministries wrote this blog post on hydraulic-fracturing, or fracking. Brian’s post on the “Here I Am” blog looks at fracking from the point of view of a camp and conference center,…
Read more »Faith, Mountains and the Economy Trip of Perspective
The Faith and Money Network is planning a “Trip of Perspective” focused on Faith, Mountains and the Economy to Wise County, Virginia to explore the impact of mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining. The trip aims to foster awareness of injustices…
Read more »Webinar on Healthy Aging
Chloe Schwabe, the Environmental Health Program Manager for the the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the following information about an opportunity to join an upcoming webinar on healthy aging: “In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact…
Read more »Honor Thy Mother with Gifts of Environmental Health
This weekend we will celebrate Mother’s Day. The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program is offering a couple of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. A material environmental health gift for Mom: If you are looking for ideas for a homemade…
Read more »2011 Earth Day Sunday Celebrations
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Presbyterian churches are urged to reflect on caring for God’s creation on a Sunday near Earth Day. PC(USA) Environmental Ministries promotes the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program Earth Day resources….
Read more »Call for Restoration and Renewal for the Gulf
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 »Tell Your Senators: The Time is Now to Protect Health and God’s Creation
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 »Mountaintop Removal Mining Reflections
Sharman Chapman-Crane, a member of the Presbyterians for Earth Care Advocacy Committee, lives in Eastern Kentucky where mountaintop removal coal mining is an everyday reality. She contributed a moving reflection entitled “The Valley of the Shadow: Loving Neighbors and Mountain…
Read more »Tread Lightly for Lent April 11
Tread Lightly for Lent action for April 11: Switch to non-toxic cleaning products like baking soda. It’s eco friendly, healthier for you, and cheaper. Learn more. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and…
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