The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program has drafted a set of Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit. You are invited to endorse these principles online. The principles are are rooted in the beliefs that we are blessed…
Read more »The following is a message from Noelle Damico, Associate for Fair Food Concerns with the Presbyterian Hunger Program, PC(USA): Modern-day slavery is alive and well in the tomato fields of Florida. Seven cases involving over 1,000 workers has caused US…
Read more »As the Senate works on climate change legislation, the faith community is called to remind our senators of the importance of a bill that addresses climate justice. Just climate change legislation will protect low income people in the U.S. from…
Read more »As we hold the mining communities affected by the recent mining tragedy in Montcoal, WV in our thoughts and prayers, let us note the following actions that hold hope for bringing change to communities that are affected by mountaintop removal…
Read more »Are you a young adult 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 apply for the Eco-Stewards Program…
Read more »There are several exciting upcoming faith and environment events coming up in the next few months. Stewardship of the Land: A Christian Community Gathering will take place on May 21-23 at Bluestone Camp and Retreat near Hinton, WV. This weekend…
Read more »The Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for Congregations Program offers awards for congregations that have reduced their energy usage. If your church has increased energy efficiency over the past two years, you can apply to receive an Energy Star Congregations…
Read more »“. . . and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” Revelations 22:2 National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April (April 30 this year). However, states celebrate Arbor Day on different dates. Find…
Read more »Last night I attended a fundraising dinner for Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light(KIPL). Rev. Sally Bingham, an Episcopal Priest who started Interfaith Power and Light, spoke at the event. She spoke of our responsibility as people of faith to work…
Read more »Annie Leonard, who previously brought us the online “The Story of Stuff” has made a new fast-paced online film that tackles bottled water. “The Story of Bottled Water” outlines how consumption of bottled water went from something considered laughable (as…
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