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Eco-Justice Journey

Opportunities and information for education, advocacy, and action to accompany you on your own justice journey.

Sacred Water

The US Geological Survey has released a report that states that the United States used less water in 2005 than it did in peak usage years from 1975-1980. This information, released in a report entitled “Estimated Use of Water in…

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Alternative Thanksgiving Ideas

Enough for Everyone, part of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, has produced the Just Living series, which helps people live out their faith in their daily lives in a way that honors the earth and all its inhabitants. One of the…

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Heifer International

As part of the Green Pre-event for the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association we had the opportunity to tour Heifer International’s headquarters and Ranch. Heifer International is dedicated to “ending hunger and saving the earth.” They offer many programs…

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Join a Delegation to Nicaragua!

From the Enough for Everyone Program: In January, the PC(USA) is sponsoring a Delegation to Nicaragua, where participants will have the opportunity to experience Nicaragua, Fair Trade and the church’s work there firsthand. The delegation is perfect for anyone involved…

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Camp and Conference Centers

Earlier this week I attended the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association(PCCCA) Conference at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Before the conference I had the opportunity to take part in the “Green Pre-event,” in which representatives…

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Stop Mountaintop Removal on Coal River Mountain

From the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program: Lands and water are essential parts of God’s creation. Through the land, God nourishes life and water links human life to the rest of God’s Creation. Creation begins with God calling life…

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Environmental Health

We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26) and and are urged to take care of the body as a temple to the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Yet, we may be using products that we don’t realize…

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Looking for Ideas for Your Congreation?

Is your congregation looking for ideas on how to make your facility more environmentally friendly? The National Religious Partnership for the Environment website features profiles of churches that have undertaken earth care projects. There are some creative and inspiring ideas!…

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Green Jobs and Climate Justice Webcast

GreenFaith is offering a webcast on green jobs and climate justice on November 12 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will focus on advocacy around the U.S. Senate climate bill and will include perspectives from Jewish and Evangelical leaders….

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Hopenhagen

Go to Hopenhagen.org to sign a petition urging meaningful action at the climate talks in Copenhagen and to share what gives you hope. This is a neat site, where over 300,000 people have shared their hope with each other. Become…

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