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Posts Tagged: church earth care stories

September 18, 2013

Earth Care Congregation: Hunter Presbyerian’s Children Take the Lead!

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What makes this congregation’s Earth Care Congregation certification particularly compelling is that the application process, projects, and pledge were completed solely by the 2nd through 5th graders at Hunter Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY). Initiated during the community garden-themed Vacation Bible Study in May 2013, these children completed the research, consulted the clerk of session and… Read more »
August 30, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Saint James stands with Lummi Nation

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Saint James Presbyterian Church (Bellingham, WA) voted to protect the environment, curb climate change, and stand in solidarity with the Lummi Nation whose lands are at risk of being developed for a new coal terminal.The Mission and Social Action Committee felt called to take a position and the church signed the solidatrity statement (below). All… Read more »
June 6, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, CA

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First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, CA On Earth Day, First Presbyterian Church celebrated in worship by making prayer flags for one of the low-water gardens on their church campus. The worship service was focused on their role in caring for creation and they used the following Psalm to guide them as they made the flags:… Read more »
June 6, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney, TX

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Trinity Presbyterian Church celebrates being an Earth Care Congregation! As an Earth Care Congregation, Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney, TX, proudly celebrates the many great facets of this ministry! Some unique ways Trinity honors God’s creation are: offering reusable shopping bags with Trinity Earth Care logos; selling Fair Trade chocolate; providing ceramic mugs and eco-friendly… Read more »
May 31, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church

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Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church: Kensington, MD On February 27, 2013, Warner Memorial held the first of three Wednesday evening Green Film Fest showings. When no one has signed up to dedicate chancel flowers, Warner Memorial displays green plants instead, and includes “The plants in the chancel today are offered to the glory of God in… Read more »
May 31, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Baltimore Presbytery

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There are wonderful things happening in Baltimore Presbytery!   At Maryland Presbyterian Church, the host for our meeting with these great compostable options, they have a native plants garden, worm composting, a demonstration garden for children, and are advocating in their state legislature for wind energy.   At Towson Presbyterian Church, there is ongoing tree… Read more »
May 31, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Riviera Presbyterian Church

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Riviera Presbyterian Church: Sustainable Landscape Replacement with No Budget Riviera Presbyterian Church is located near Everglades and Biscayne Bay National Parks in sub-tropical south Florida, a globally unique ecosystem and home to a wealth of rare indigenous species.  With 95% of the area’s original habitat (outside the Parks) lost to development, and the overwhelming prevalence… Read more »

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