Eco-Journey
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Eco-Journey is the blog of the Environmental Ministries Office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It will include a wide array of environmental topics: upcoming environmental events, links to interesting articles and studies, information on environmental advocacy, eco-theology topics, and success stories from churches that are going “green.”
Author Rebecca Barnes-Davies is the Associate for Environmental Ministries at the PC(USA). She recently graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a M.Div. and Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) dual degree.
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- Earth Care church spotlight: Bayfield Presbyterian Church
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April 2012
April 25, 2012A Few Haikus from Adult Education at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
In the spirit of Earth Day, I thought I'd share with you some fun haikus created by a class I taught last month in Takoma Park, MD.
God so loved the earth
and we are called to respond
care for it all, well
Gather together
the creator's creation
interconnected
Greek God, in the sky,
God of the Psalms, here on earth,
Creation needs you.
Lilies of the field
may we worship God like you
free as good stewards
Earth and sea and sky
Lord, thank you for a world that
provides every need
flowers in little pots
with ...
April 23, 2012
New Book – Sacred Acts – Provides Strategies to Meet the Call for Climate Action
While climate change has become politicized in Congress, religious leaders - Presbyterians as well as Christians of many diverse backgrounds – have expressed more agreement than discord on the need to address climate change.
April 13, 2012
Creation Care Conference
The National Religious Coalition on Creation Care is gathering in Washington D.C. on April 23rd to explore, inform, and inspire people of faith to take action global climate change.
April 10, 2012
Faithful prayer with Peruvian partners
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 for justice.
Click here to read more from Joining Hands Against Hunger.
Click here to download the new children's health and environment curriculum that focuses on La Oroya, linking kids in PCUSA congregations to kids in Cambialo and educating us all about the situations there and in our own communities ...
April 5, 2012
Maundy Thursday reflection from PEC Devotional
From the Presbyterians for Earth Care Devotional
"Feasting on God's Gifts, Fasting in Sorrow"
Maundy Thursday reflection
God of grace, as the day begins we give thanks for each new breath and for the mystery of life. As we reflect on death and life this holy week, increase in us compassion and a willingness to travel the hard pathways to life and freedom.