From Eco-Journey, the blog of the Environmental Ministries Office. Environmental Ministries is introducing the Earth Care Congregations program to encourage churches to care for God’s earth and to honor churches that have committed to this important mission.The goal of the…
Read more »by Bruce Gillettte “Effective preaching, teaching, and personal witness require disciplined study of both the Bible and the contemporary world.” –from The Confession of 1967 of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Many people in our churches have been watching the news…
Read more »Eco-Stewards Program Are you a young adult (~20-30) searching for a way to connect your faith and environmental calling? Join us for the 2010 Eco-Stewards Program, as we delve into the complex environmental issues surrounding mountains, coal, land use, and…
Read more »The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and the Environmental Ministries Office are partners in a travel/study seminar to Armenia on November 1-12. Participants will: * Explore how people of faith care for God’s earth? * Learn about Armenia’s relationships with its neighbors,…
Read more »Here are a few items that have recently appeared on blogs related to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) staff members of program offices. David Gambrell, Associate for Worship, posts a prayer for Thanksgiving. Eco-Journey, from the Environmental Ministries Office, has a link…
Read more »In September, Presbyterian indigenous Yupik tribal leaders, youth, and elders visited policy makers in Washington, DC to discuss the environmental health issues caused by toxic waste at a former military base near their home in Alaska. Read more from the…
Read more »Presbyterians in the Presbytery of Miami Valley (Ohio) are among those who had the opportunity to meet Dr. Nazeli Vardanyan from Armenia. Her visit included a presentation at Sinclair Community College where she made a presentation. Students had the opportunity…
Read more »Among her stops visiting Presbyterians, Dr. Nazeli Vardanyan from Armenia visited the Presbytery of Western New York. Dr. Vadranyan is director of Armenia Forest, a non-governmental organization (NGO) and president of GOY, an NGO focusing on environmental issues. Her visit…
Read more »The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Environmental Ministries Office has created a new blog: Eco-Journey. Recent posts focus on: Online Energy Star training opportunities – September 21 and 24 An opportunity to advocate with our Senators on climate change We welcome this…
Read more »This September, take part in an action trip to the rugged Andes and the majestic coast of Peru. The trip, which will take place on September 12–18, 2009, will provide an opportunity to learn more about Peru and see some…
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