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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October 12, 2009
Posts Categorized: Events
October 12, 2009
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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October 9, 2009
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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October 8, 2009
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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October 7, 2009
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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October 7, 2009
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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September 30, 2009
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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September 29, 2009
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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September 28, 2009
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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September 11, 2009
National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program Conference Call on U.S. Climate Legislation
To learn about upcoming climate change legislation in the Senate and how you can be involved in advocacy, join the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice conference call on September 17 at noon EST. RSVP to Tyler Edgar if you plan…
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