Presbyterian Mission Agency Environment Archives

Faith to overcome

Posted April 25th, 2024

In 2014, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s Associate for Story Ministry, David Barnhart, met Lisa Horne, Director of Community Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Flint, working on what would become the award-winning documentary, “Flint: The Poisoning of an American City.”

Inter-American Human Rights Court delivers long-awaited justice for the people of La Oroya, Peru

Posted April 24th, 2024

On March 22, the Inter-American Human Rights Court found the State of Peru responsible for violating the rights of residents of the Andean town of La Oroya, who had been exposed to decades of toxic emissions from a metallurgical complex located in the heart of the town.

National Faith + Climate Forum gathers more than 20 denominations and faith communities

Posted April 23rd, 2024

Held last week, the National Faith + Climate Forum assembled an unprecedented gathering of faith community members committed to build thriving congregations through care for Creation with faith-driven action.

Going green by going solar

Posted April 22nd, 2024

Fifty-three years after its first observance, Earth Day is an annual reminder that what we do to the Earth matters. It matters to humanity, and it matters to God. Being an Earth Care Congregation brings a sense of joy that exudes to anyone you speak to who serves their respective congregation in this capacity.

Environment

Faith to overcome

Inter-American Human Rights Court delivers long-awaited justice for the people of La Oroya, Peru

National Faith + Climate Forum gathers more than 20 denominations and faith communities

Going green by going solar

Preschoolers at Leesburg Presbyterian Church learn the ABCs of composting

Presbyterians for Earth Care webinar looks at real faith in a sinful world

Visiting the lowlands of Louisiana gives Presbyterians first-hand view of climate change

Columbia Theological Seminary awarded Climate Science in Theological Education grant

Interfaith Power & Light names two PC(USA) churches as Cool Congregations for 2024

Presbyterians for Earth Care webinar explores what it will take to slow the devastating effects of climate change