Lent is a time to reflect on what it means to live based on Christ’s ministry. As part of this reflection we repent, often giving up an item or two that we consider a treat. Environmental Ministries is offering a…
Read more »Climate Legislation Conference Call
The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program will continue its series of conference calls on climate issues and legislation for grassroots leaders on February 1 at Noon Eastern Time. The call in number is 1-866-939-8416 and the access code is…
Read more »New Scientific Study Shows Mountaintop Removal Should Stop
A recent study, headed by Margaret Palmer, a University of Maryland researcher, found that the mountaintop removal destroys ecosystems and should be ended. In an article in the Washington Post Palmer stated, “”The science is so overwhelming that the only…
Read more »Honoring Dr. King by Working Against Environmental Racism
Today the Presbyterian Center in Louisville led a Justice Walk in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. The theme was “On Being A Good Neighbor: Reflections on Louisville’s Underground Railroad, Immigrant Activism, and Faith in Community.” The walk was…
Read more »Lenten Reflections on Climate Justice
From the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: This year, the National Council of Churches with help from clergy, activists and friends around the country, will be offering a Lenten Resource exploring Climate Justice and how it relates to each…
Read more »Presbyterian Response to Haiti Earthquake
From the PC(USA) homepage: In the wake of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is responding through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and its partners. Presbyterian World Mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission…
Read more »Interfaith Power and Light Preach-In on Global Warming
Interfaith Power and Light (IPL) is sponsoring a National Preach-In on Global Warming on the weekend of February 13-14. The organization, which works to mobilize a religious response to global warming by promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation, is…
Read more »Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Affirms Resolution Regarding Prohibition of Mountain Top Removal Coal in the State of Georgia
Karen Turney, Chairperson of the Public Policy Advocacy Committee for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta sent in this article about recent action regarding mountaintop removal mining: At the December 1 meeting of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, representatives from the…
Read more »Climate Change Impacts
As climate change continues to impact our world, many facets of life will be affected. Human and non-humans alike will feel the stress of climate change. Climate change will affect people living in poverty on a greater scale. Learn more…
Read more »Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality
The Center for Nature and Christian Spirituality was created as a partnership between Westminster Woods and the Program in Christian Spirituality at San Francisco Theological Seminary. The Center is offering an apprenticeship for young adults ages 22-30 who have a…
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