Environment Archives

Earth Care conference closes with call for participants to be God’s river

Posted August 11th, 2019

Late in the final worship service for the 2019 Presbyterians for Earth Care national conference, participants stepped forward to fill their cups, but not with wine or juice.

Presbyterians get their hands dirty at Earth Care conference

Posted August 10th, 2019

David Sholin looked at the big wad of irrigation hose Andrew McPherson was wrangling and said, “You’re hired!”

Earth Care conference looks for hope in painting and Job

Posted August 9th, 2019

After two days of plenary sessions, workshops, and worship, Nancy Pienta of Valatie, New York found herself painting in the spacious, sunlight-drenched main hall of Stony Point Center’s Art Space.

Presbyterians for Earth Care keynote: ‘How is God feeling now?’

Posted August 8th, 2019

It’s a tough time to care for the Earth.

What’s the hot car to drive to the Earth Care conference? It’s electric

Posted August 8th, 2019

Mark Eakin and Dennis Hartwig met at the Presbyterians for Earth Care National Conference while getting a fill-up … on the grounds of the conference venue, Stony Point Center.

Exxon shareholder actions escalate fight for climate accountability

Posted May 13th, 2019

MRTI calls for votes against oil giant after it blocks shareholder proposal By Rich Copley | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through the Committee on Mission… Read more »

Seven-person congregation did the math, switched to solar power

Posted April 18th, 2019

Each member of Spencer Presbyterian Church in Spencer, West Virginia had their own reasons for wanting to put solar panels on the church.

Faith and your dinner plate

Posted March 22nd, 2019

Choosing a protein for a meal is no easy task. Can you afford it? Is it good for you? If you have kids, will they eat it? Then there are the less common and more challenging questions: Was the earth harmed? Were the workers treated well? Did the animal suffer? And how is our protein consumption contributing to carbon emissions and climate change?

Talking race and the environment

Posted March 15th, 2019

To hurt the Earth is to hurt the poor, Gordon Aeschliman wrote in “The Green Bible: Understanding the Bible’s Powerful Message for the Earth.” He added: “It shouldn’t be surprising that creation and justice are inextricably linked” and that to keep the garden, as humans are told to do in Genesis 2, is the same notion as the Numbers 6:24 blessing: The Lord bless you and keep you.

‘How can we be the change?’

Posted November 26th, 2018

A declining economy, including a possible downturn in tourism. Threats to water, agriculture, infrastructure and health — and a half-dozen other potential near-term calamities.