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Read more »New Hymn for CROP Walk Season
Carolyn Gillette has written a new hymn for blessing participants in CROP walks. Read the Presbyterian News Service article about this and other of Gillette’s hymns, or visit the Church World Service website to view the hymn and more information…
Read more »West Virginia
Last weekend I traveled to West Virginia to attend Turning Over a New Leaf: a Faith Community Green Event, which was hosted by the West Virginia Council of Churches and the West Virginia Presbytery. This event was an invigorating day…
Read more »National Climate Call In
The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program will continue its series of calls on climate issues and legislation on October 21 at Noon Eastern time. The call in number is 866-939-8416 and the access code is 7420302. Please let Tyler…
Read more »Blessing of the Animals
Parroquia San José, a Presbyterian and LutheranLatino Ministry in Beloit, Wisconsin held a service to bless animals on Sunday, October 4. The service was held to celebrate St. Francis Day and show that God cares for all life – including…
Read more »Green Pre-Event for PCCCA Conference
The Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association(PCCCA) Conference will take place on November 8-13, 2009 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ferncliff and PCCCA will sponsor a Green Pre-Event on November 5-8. The event will feature…
Read more »Week of Action on Food: From Food Crisis to Food Justice
During the week of October 11-18, 2009, PC(USA) will be joining partners around the world to address the global food crisis. Climate Change is already affecting the growing seasons in some regions, and is predicted to increase world hunger. Learn…
Read more »Senate Climate Bill Introduced
Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer introduced the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act on September 30th. The bill uses much of the same language as the American Clean Energy and Security Act that was passed by the House…
Read more »Environmental Justice for the Yupik People
Recently a delegation of Presbyterian Indigenous Yupik tribal leaders, youth, and elders came to Washington, DC to talk with policy makers about the environmental health issues caused by toxic waste at a former military base near their home in Alaska….
Read more »2010 Eco-Stewards Program
Are you an 18-24 year old with a heart for service, who feels a personal or professional call to be a steward of God’s Creation? The Eco-Stewards program is actively recruiting passionate, dedicated young people to join our team of…
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