Eco-Journey
About this blog
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.
Recent posts
- Financial Resources for Converting to Renewable Energy
- Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Crosslake Presbyterian Church
- Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church Franklin, TN
- Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto, CA
- Earth Care Congregation Spotlight: Trinity Presbyterian Church of McKinney, TX
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Posts with tag: lent
February 8, 2013Tread Lightly for Lent 2013 daily calendar available on-line
The 2013 daily calendar "Tread Lightly for Lent" is now available for download. Click here to learn more. Individuals and congregations alike are invited to use this resource as a daily reminder that drawing close to God and caring for God's earth go hand in hand. May your Lenten season be blessed!
February 21, 2012
Earth Care as Lenten Practice
On the verge of Ash Wednesday, have you thought about how God calls you to remember your "dust-ness" in this holy time? Might there be a practice you could take on during Lent in order to deepen your care for, and relationship to, God's good earth? Click here to read more thoughts of "Earth Care as Lenten Practice."
February 17, 2012
Lenten Devotional from Presbyterians for Earth Care
Once again, grassroots network Presbyterians for Earth Care has produced a timely, thoughtful, and helpful resource to help us think and pray about creation care as part of the Lenten season. This 2012 Lenten devotional resource is called "Feasting on God's Gifts; Fasting in Sorrow," and includes reflections for Ash Wednesday, for each week of Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
This Lenten devotional can be downloaded from the PEC web site. Reflections also will be posted on the PEC blog before the holy day or holy week that the reflection represents.
February 16, 2012
Lenten Earth Care hymns
Presbyterian pastor Carolyn Gillette was commissioned to write a new set of hymns for Lent by The Presbyterian Outlook magazine. (They have posted the new hymn texts on their web site.)
The hymn for the first Sunday in Lent is based on Genesis 9, with its creation care themes. Carolyn gives permission for free use this hymn to any congregation that supports PCUSA Environmental Ministries.
Thanks to Carolyn for this wonderful music ministry!
January 31, 2012
Tread Lightly for Lent
As part of the season of Lent, Environmental Ministries is offering "Tread Lightly for Lent," a simple, daily calendar that encourages Presbyterians to reflect theologically about ecojustice and to take action on issues such as water, land, air, people, and other species. Each of the 40 days of Lent has a topic to think about, or do some movement towards, eco-justice. Resource can be used individually as well as in a congregational setting. To download this 2 page resource (if printed back to back), go to:
http://www.pcusa.org/resource/tread-lightly-lent/
January 30, 2012
Christian Simplicity study for Lent: Lent 4.5
Created by a faith-based organization in Louisville, KY "Lent 4.5" is an interesting seven-week study process that encourages us to live into Christian simplicity. Through the study, issues explored include food, consumption, water, energy, gratitude & generosity. Click here to learn more.