Eco-Justice Journey peru Archives

October 15, 2018

Climate Change Report Lays out Consequences

Posted 9:00am

At the Presbyterian Hunger Program, this time of the year usually finds our attentions turned towards World Food Day and Food Week of Action. This year however, we also find ourselves focused on the report from the United Nations’ scientific panel on climate change which was released on October 7, 2018 in South Korea. A… Read more »

February 17, 2015

Reflection-Action Trip Participants and Partners Make Statement on Climate

Posted 3:51pm

Statement on Climate Justice: A Faithful Response We, youth representatives of diverse organizations and Christian institutions from Peru and Bolivia and pastors, elders, and young adults in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), met in December 2014 in Lima, Peru for an international gathering on climate change organized by the Red Uniendo Manos Peru with… Read more »

December 14, 2014

We can affect the climate crisis

Posted 1:04pm

A letter from Jed and Jenny Koball | Presbyterian World Mission Every morning before the sun rises Gregorio gets out of bed and goes to his stable to collect 50 pounds of fresh cow manure. After gathering the manure he mixes it with 120 liters of water and pours the ripe concoction into his newly… Read more »

November 19, 2014

Climate Change Resources

Posted 4:39pm

In December 2014, the Presbyterian Hunger Program hosted a reflection-action trip in Lima, Peru with our Joining Hands partner networks in Peru and Bolivia, learning, marching, and observing as the major leaders of the world gathered in Lima for the United Nations’ Conference on the Parties (COP-20). PC(USA) continues to work for climate justice,… Read more »

April 10, 2012

Faithful prayer with Peruvian partners

Posted 12:39pm

reports from prayer vigil March 22 PCUSA members joined sisters and brothers in Peru on World Water Day, March 22nd, as they gathered in prayer and petition for justice, regarding the mining operations in La Oroya. Continued prayer and action is welcome and needed as we walk alongside our partners in mission, witness, and struggle… Read more »

March 13, 2012

Prayer Vigil on March 22, World Water Day

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Next Thursday, March 22nd, religious and community leaders in Lima, Peru are gathering from 6-8 p.m. for a prayer vigil in order to oppose attempts to re-open the controversial multi-metal smelter, Doe Run.

NEW! Children’s Health and Environment Resource now available from PCUSA

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NEW! “God’s Creation, Our Health: Taking Action Together“ Friends, we have a great new resource to share far and wide: a wonderful older children’s curriculum on children’s health and the environment. This engaging, thoughtful, and fun resource will not only engage children in our U.S. congregations to explore these important issues but it also invites… Read more »

July 25, 2011

New Children’s Curriculum Coming Soon

Posted 11:32am

“God’s Creation, Our Health: Taking Action Together” Will Connect Faith and Eco-Justice PC(USA) Environmental Ministries and the Office of Child Advocacy are partnering to create a new a 4-session curriculum to engage older elementary children in discipleship. God’s Creation, Our Health: Taking Action Together, will be released in the fall of 2011. The resource will… Read more »

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