Posts Categorized: Environment

Conversation about caring for creation

Congregations care for creation in a variety of ways: RecyclingCommunity Supported Agriculture projectsWorshipBible StudyEnergy AuditsInsulationGeo-thermal energy Participants gathered for a conversation at the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations identified these and other ways that congregations and faith communities can care faithfully for God’s creation of which we are a part. Representatives of five congregations… Read more »

The earth is God’s

What if rather than looking at the environments as a subject for study, we took the environment as a lens or a filter through which we viewed the other issues we face? That question lies at the heart of the January Term Doctor of Ministry class that began on Monday, January 9 and will run… Read more »

Environment and Ecumene – A January Term D. Min. Class

Environment and EcumeneA Doctor of Ministry Course at the United Nations, New York CityPresbyterian Ministry at the United Nations and Columbia Theological SeminaryJanuary 9-20, 2012 Every two years, the Presbyterian United Nations Office and Columbia Theological Seminary partner to hold a Doctor of Ministry Course on a topic of importance for the world and faith… Read more »

Big Tent – Day 2 – Peacemaking Conference

Here are some reports on the July 1 happenings at the Peacemaking Conference under the Big Tent: Be Awake – Matthew Dimick ponders the opening plenary by Serene Jones Big Tent Day 2 – Little Miss Undainty reflects on responding to gun violence, David LaMotte, and Making Peace with God’s Earth Pictures and posts on… Read more »