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Celebrate World Ocean Day in June. Click here to download our oceans resource.

Faithful Christians Cooling the Climate - If you feel that responding to climate change should include protect God’s creation as well as those living in poverty, then join us in our Faithful Christians Cooling the Climate campaign.

New gathering guide on environmental health- Did you enjoy the Mindful Living education resource? Download this companion guide to lean how to show a children's health DVD with your faith group or host an education event on environmental health with your congregation or at home.

Take Action

Educate your legislators about safe personal care products- Did you know that the U.S. government has very little oversight of what goes into personal care products? This means shampoo, lotion, deodorants, and makeup all can contain chemicals linked to serious health conditions throughout our life. Care for your body as a temple. Click here to learn more and to send a letter educating your elected officials about toxics in personal care products.

Endorse the NCC's Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit The NCC, in consultation with member communions and state ecumenical partners drafted these principles to state our moral call to Creation, children, and other vulnerable populations from toxic chemicals. We invite you to read, endorse, and share these principles. Read them here!

Churches Taking Action -. Click on the map to learn about churches in your area taking actions to protect God's Creation

Endorse the NCC's Faith Principles on Global Warming
The National Council of Churches, in conjunction with our interfaith community, developed global warming principles that outlines principles to protect God's planet and people in any national climate change legislation. Click here to read these principles and to endorse them.

Eco-Justice Spotlight

Ecumenical Advocacy Days brings 700+ to DC.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days, held March 13th-16th, brought more than 700 people of faith to Washington DC, to learn more about climate change, in particular its impacts on vulnerable communities, and to take action while in DC and back home. Click here to read more.

News

Green Camp and Conference Centers - The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program and the Committee on Outdoor Ministries are inviting camp and conference centers across the country to sign a Green Camp and Conference Center Covenant. Click here to sign the covenant, and here to read more.

Upcoming Events

Bread for the World is hosting their Annual Gathering June 14th-16 in Washington, DC, with workshops focusing on Green Jobs. Click here for more information.

Presbyterians for Restoring Creation will host their national conference, "Embracing God's Call to be Green," July 7-11, 2009, at Montreat, NC. Featured speakers include theologian Dr. Ellen Davis.