Posts Categorized: Events

Earth Day Sunday Resource from NCC Eco-Justice Program

Start your planning early for Earth Day 2010 (April 18 or 25) with the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program’s resource “Sacred Spaces and an Abundant Life.” This resource reminds us that everything in our worship space belongs to God,…

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International Fair Trade Justice Action Day

In addition to Columbus Day, today is also International Fair Trade Justice Day. Read Alexandra Buck’s post on Food and Faith Blog to see how you can be a voice for fair trade today as a part of the Week…

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New Hymn for CROP Walk Season

Carolyn Gillette has written a new hymn for blessing participants in CROP walks. Read the Presbyterian News Service article about this and other of Gillette’s hymns, or visit the Church World Service website to view the hymn and more information…

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West Virginia

Last weekend I traveled to West Virginia to attend Turning Over a New Leaf: a Faith Community Green Event, which was hosted by the West Virginia Council of Churches and the West Virginia Presbytery. This event was an invigorating day…

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National Climate Call In

The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program will continue its series of calls on climate issues and legislation on October 21 at Noon Eastern time. The call in number is 866-939-8416 and the access code is 7420302. Please let Tyler…

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Green Pre-Event for PCCCA Conference

The Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association(PCCCA) Conference will take place on November 8-13, 2009 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ferncliff and PCCCA will sponsor a Green Pre-Event on November 5-8. The event will feature…

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Week of Action on Food: From Food Crisis to Food Justice

During the week of October 11-18, 2009, PC(USA) will be joining partners around the world to address the global food crisis. Climate Change is already affecting the growing seasons in some regions, and is predicted to increase world hunger. Learn…

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2010 Eco-Stewards Program

Are you an 18-24 year old with a heart for service, who feels a personal or professional call to be a steward of God’s Creation? The Eco-Stewards program is actively recruiting passionate, dedicated young people to join our team of…

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International Peacemakers

The 2009 International Peacemakers are currently traveling to presbyteries around the U.S. sharing about their ministries in countries around the world. Some of these folks are involved in projects related to water and environmental issues, including Dr. Vinita Eusebius from…

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Climate and Children Sunday

The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program is urging congregations to make Sunday, October 11th Climate and Children Sunday. Children are especially vulnerable to the health effects of climate change, and we can work as caretakers of God’s earth to…

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