Day 12 action: Organize an Earth Day Celebration for your church on the Sunday before or after Earth Day, April 22. Find resources at www.pcusa.org/environment/earthday.htm Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning or action on environmental issues from “Tread…
Read more »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 »The Eco-Stewards Program, started as a partnership between the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association and Presbyterians for Earth Care, has announced plans for its 2010 program for young adults (~ages 20-30). For 2010 the Eco-Stewards Program is offering a…
Read more »Day 5 action: Ask your church to order Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday. Eco-Palms are harvested in a sustainable way and workers are paid a fair wage. Learn more & order at www.pcusa.org/palms. Throughout the Lenten Season, daily ideas for learning…
Read more »World Water Day, meant to draw attention to the importance of freshwater and to advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources, is on March 22. The Ecumenical Water Network has prepared a “World Water Day Toolkit” for churches. The Network…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program will continue its series of conference calls on climate issues and legislation for grassroots leaders on March 1 at Noon Eastern Time. The call in number is 1-866-939-8416 and the access code is…
Read more »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…
Read more »Interested in food justice and the local food movement? The Presbyterian Hunger Program sent the following information about an upcoming opportunity: Heaven on Earth: An Agrarian Road Trip to the U.S. Social Forum June 13–26, 2010 Heaven on Earth is…
Read more »WASH for Lent is offering weekly reflections surrounding the global water and sanitation crisis for congregations to contemplate during Lent. Churches are called to prayer, study, and action surrounding WAter, Sanitation, and Hygiene. According to UNICEF and the WHO, almost…
Read more »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…
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