Earth Day takes place each year on April 22. PC(USA) churches are encouraged to celebrate Earth Day Sunday the Sunday before or after Earth Day to remember the glory of God’s creation and to explore how we can serve as…
Read more »Dear Creator, help us make every day one of celebration of and protection for your creation. Thank you, Creator, for the wonders of creation that remind us of your handiwork: the first blooms in spring, the mist rising out the…
Read more »Recently I stumbled upon Anna Lappè and Bryant Terry’s book Grub. Over the past few months I had been learning a lot about our food system and trying to integrate what I was learning into my life by changing the…
Read more »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…
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