Earlier this week I mentioned one of the presentations that inspired me at Ecumenical Advocacy Days. I also wanted to highlight the documentary Living Downstream, which was shown as a part of the Eco-Justice Track at the conference. Watch the…
Read more »Place a plastic bottle full of water in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water used when you flush. Take part in “Tread Lightly for Lent” this Lenten season. Learn about eco-justice and take action to care for…
Read more »March 22 action: Observe World Water Day today by participating in the Tap Project to support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean water to children around the world. Visit a participating restaurant March 20–26 or contribute $1 to UNICEF at www.tapproject.org….
Read more »Earth Day is April 22. Celebrate God’s good creation on a Sunday near that date (which falls on Good Friday this year). The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program produces excellent Earth Day Sunday resources each year. This year’s theme…
Read more »There are many resources that offer ways to strengthen our faith and explore eco-justice during Lent. I have been featuring the “Tread Lightly for Lent” resource from Environmental Ministries, and wanted to let you know about several others. Presbyterians for…
Read more »Action for March 15: Pledge to stop drinking bottled water. Eighty-six million barrels of oil were used to produce and transport plastic water bottles in 2007. Take the Bottled Water Pledge from Presbyterians for Earth Care. Take part in “Tread…
Read more »Action for March 11: Do a water audit of your home: check for leaky faucets and fix them, and test your toilet for leaks by putting a drop of food coloring in the tank. If the toilet bowl water changes…
Read more »The Eco-Stewards Program is for young adults ages 20-30 who are interested in exploring the connections between our faith and environmental stewardship. The 2011 program will take place June 2-9 with the theme “Living with and from the Land on…
Read more »The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs sent the following action alert, asking for people of faith to speak out to protect God’s creation fromhydraulic fracturing (or fracking) in Wyoming. Learn more about fracking. Churches, citizens, and communities in Teton…
Read more »Eco-Notes is the e-newsletter from Environmental Ministries that is delivered approximately monthly. Sign up to receive Eco-Notes. February’s Eco-Notes is below. Celebrate Earth Day Sunday Earth Day is April 22. Celebrate God’s good creation on a Sunday near that date…
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