eco-justice Archives

May 31, 2013

Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Baltimore Presbytery

Posted 10:15am

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: Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church

Posted 9:23am

Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church (Shepherdstown, WV) Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church had their annual EarthFest at the church in early April. This event was an hour-long mixture of earthy-songs presented in the sanctuary by dynamite local musicians (some from the congregation), punctuated by really moving recitations about earth care. A lot of the focus was on coal-mining and… Read more »

February 8, 2013

Tread Lightly for Lent 2013 daily calendar available on-line

Posted 2:23pm

The 2013 daily calendar “Tread Lightly for Lent” is now available for download. Click here to learn more. Individuals and congregations alike are invited to use this resource as a daily reminder that drawing close to God and caring for God’s earth go hand in hand. May your Lenten season be blessed!

February 28, 2012

Presbyterian Hunger Program calling for Food Justice Fellows

Posted 11:23am

The Presbyterian Hunger Program is hosting a program for Food Justice Fellows. Consider becoming a Food Justice Fellow or passing along this invitation to someone else.

Hope and Community

Posted 4:17pm

I really enjoy and appreciate these thoughtful weekly reflections from Rev. Peter Sawtell of Eco-Justice Ministries out of Colorado. Today he writes of “Hope and Community” and I want to share this reflection with you, as well as recommend his good work if you haven’t come across it before. A blessed weekend to you all!

January 31, 2012

Tread Lightly for Lent

Posted 2:03pm

Daily Lenten Calendar from Environmental Ministries (PCUSA) As part of the season of Lent, Environmental Ministries is offering “Tread Lightly for Lent,” a simple, daily calendar that encourages Presbyterians to reflect theologically about ecojustice and to take action on issues such as water, land, air, people, and other species. Each of the 40 days of Lent has a topic to think about,… Read more »

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