Eco-Justice Journey divestment Archives

July 15, 2015

First Presbyterian Tallahassee: Carbon Neutrality, Solar Panels, and “Fossil Free”

Posted 12:00pm

Reflections from Brant S. Copeland, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, FL. www.oldfirstchurch.org I have been serving as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Tallahassee for almost 30 years. Throughout my pastorate our congregation has been deeply engaged in environmental stewardship. In 2006 our Session responded to the General Assembly’s call to… Read more »

February 5, 2014

News Spotlight on Youth introducing Overture on Fossil Fuels to Twin Cities presbytery

Posted 4:38pm

Reposting the below article from Presbyterian News Services, by Karen Larson: (For the original source, click here.) Youth inspire overture calling for fossil fuel divestment Their ‘own futures are at stake,’ high schoolers convince Twin Cities Area Karen Larson, Special to Presbyterian News Service MINNEAPOLIS Two high school seniors appeared before the Jan. 11… Read more »

July 3, 2013

United Church of Christ Divests from Fossil Fuels

Posted 2:51pm

What does God’s earth look like? Who are we called to be? The United Church of Christ gathered at it’s national gather in Long Beach, California to come up with strategies on how to deal with climate change. The UCC came up with the strategy to divest from fossil fuel companies. This resolution has… Read more »

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