Eco-Justice Journey Women Archives

April 23, 2020

‘Nap ministry’ and God’s plan for the Sabbath

Posted 6:38am

by Zeena Regis, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator and Member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia. Originally appeared in Presbyterians Today. I received a text from a friend instructing me to “bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or whatever you’d like for resting comfortably on the floor.” I was going to be joining her at… Read more »

March 27, 2020

Prayer and Beyond: Faithful Response

Posted 9:00am

My new reality of working from home, a privilege that I am afforded, is giving me space to reflect in different ways . I think I am not alone in that as I’m seeing more and more thoughtful sharings from people I’m connected to online. In 2008, I spent a chunk of time in Haiti… Read more »

June 26, 2015

Gender, Race, Environment: Ecowomanism

Posted 9:41am

How do gender and race relate to an environmental ethic? The connection between women and the earth is often seen as both empowering and paradoxical. Because of the hierarchical dualisms that function normatively in Christian and Western thought (i.e. spirit vs. body, male vs. female, heaven vs. earth), there are many ways in which the feminine has been devalued within the tradition. At the same time, the connection that women have with the earth has often been celebrated. For example, a parallel is often drawn between an image of a woman as creator, (creative producer of ideas, thoughts, ethical systems, agency, communities, children, adopted children, space, food) and the earth as a “mother” who also creates.

Environmental Justice: learning from the southwest

Posted 8:44am

I posted last week about Environmental Justice, particularly in reference to a reflection on a Louisville, KY based “environmental racism tour” connected to the Big Tent PCUSA gathering in August. Issues of environmental justice are in my hometown, and in yours, and all across the globe. What do you see around you? … Read more »

May 18, 2012

Reflection on Women’s Stories from the MTR and Climate Change Tribunal last week

Posted 3:09pm

The Central Appalachian Women’s Tribunal on Climate Justice on May 10, 2012 was a powerful and meaningful event of local women lifting up their voices and engaging in action to protect the health and integrity of their families, their communities, and their land. I was honored and energized to be in this gathering of powerful grassroots advocates who are working hard to take care of the things they love. The speakers and leaders of this event were local residents who shared their personal stories of witnessing to the devastating effects of Mountaintop Removal (MTR) Coal Mining in their homeland of Appalachia. Some of these local women have won prestigious awards, gained national recognition, and/or been interviewed in documentaries for their great efforts. They come from a four state area: TN, WV, VA, and KY.

These women’s lives have been drastically impacted by MTR and I was convicted and inspired by their stories. Hearing their testimonies, I am ever more committed to continue to pray and work for an end to the destructive practice of MTR that is damaging this part of God’s creation. I hope you will join me in these efforts, both from reading these glimpses of local residents’ stories and from knowing our biblical, theological, and denomination mandate to care for God’s creation.

Calling on Women to to Speak Out for Health

Posted 9:39am

As people of faith, we are called to care for our bodies and for vulnerable people. Women still often take on the roles of caregivers, especially in their families.

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