Eco-Justice Journey Water Archives

March 25, 2020

World Water Day reflections

Posted 1:29pm

I’ve been mindful of water since we first started hearing about coronavirus and the need to wash our hands constantly. I thought about Detroit and Flint without access to clear, safe, affordable water. I thought about communities around the world in drought or flooding, both causing hardship for fresh water availability. Knowing how essential hand-washing… Read more »

February 15, 2017

Presbyterian Hymn-Writer: Hymns on Water, related to Standing Rock

Posted 8:27pm

These hymns are written and copyrighted by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, with permission given for free use to Standing Rock supporters. We Were Born Out of the Waters NETTLETON 8.7.8.7 D “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” We were born out of the waters that give life to all the earth. We were made… Read more »

February 22, 2013

Earth Care church spotlight: Bayfield Presbyterian Church

Posted 3:07pm

Bayfield Presbyterian Church in Bayfield, WI is one of the 100+ PCUSA certified Earth Care Congregations. Bayfield Presbyterian is located only a few block from the shore of beautiful Lake Superior. This congregation has a long tradition of appreciating and caring for this incredible example of God’s Creation. Bayfield Presbyterian has taken many… Read more »

August 29, 2011

“Rethinking Our Rivers” From the Eco-Stewards

Posted 10:10am

There is another new blog post on the Eco-Stewards Program blog from Eco-Steward Josh Campbell. In the post “Rethinking Our Rivers” Josh reflects on learning about how poor environmental practices affect human health during the Eco-Stewards Program in Montana, and the eco-justice issues related to this. Read Josh’s inspiring post, learn about eco-justice and how human health is affected by… Read more »

August 10, 2011

Montreat Conference Center Celebrates Green Leaf Seal and Solar Hot Water

Posted 3:52pm

Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, North Carolina is one of twenty Presbyterian camp and conference centers in the country to have received the 2011 Green Leaf Seal from Environmental Ministries and the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association. Last week Montreat celebrated its Green Leaf Seal recognition and the completion of a solar hot water… Read more »

August 2, 2011

Portland Church Works with Community Towards Environmental Change

Posted 8:52am

As part of Church Earth Care Stories, Reverend Linda Stewart-Kalen, pastor of Colonial Height Presbyterian Church, was interviewed so that her church’s story could be shared. Located in Portland, Oregon, Colonial Heights banded together with their community to tackle a growing problem, water run-off. We worked with the city to look at a problem in… Read more »

July 27, 2011

Tell the House to Protect Creation and Communities

Posted 9:55am

The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program sent the action alert below. This week the House is considering a bill that would reduce funding for clean air and clean water by more than 15 percent forcing communities around the country to deal with water pollution from other states and more kids vulnerable to asthma. We… Read more »

May 20, 2011

Posts Categorized: Water