News
Priests, Rabbis, Muftis Meet to Promote Green Behavior: Clerics talk about environmental awareness. Click here.
Young People Invited to Apply for Eco-Justice Training before Durban Climate Negotiations. Apply by Aug. 15. Click here.
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Get Involved
Calling all elders to speak up for children's health: Protect today's children and future generations from toxic chemicals and chronic illness. Click here to read and sign the letter that will be hand delivered to Congress.
Protect the Clean Air Act. Right now, elected officials are trying to undermine the Clean Air Act, and limit its ability to regulate pollution. Click here to ask your U.S. Senators to protect communities and God's Creation by protecting the Clean Air Act.
Share Your Thoughts About Climate Change. It takes about 15 minutes to complete, and your answers are confidential. Your answers will contribute to the dissertation research of Duke PhD student Jack Zhou. Click here to take the survey. Contact Jack Zhou at jack.zhou@duke.edu with questions or comments.
Events
2011 Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) National Conference: “God’s Earth: Too Big to Fail? An Eco-Justice Conversation between Faith, Science and Culture.” August 31 – September 3, 2011 at Highlands Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center near Estes Park, Colorado. Click here to register by August 15.
"Sustainable Pathways: Best Practices in Creation Care for Camp and Retreat Ministries. September 19-23 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center in Arkansas. Click here.
2011 Community of Christ Peace Colloquy, “Creating Hope, Healing Earth.” October 21-23, Independence, Missouri. Click here to learn more.
Renewal Summit: Students Caring for Creation. October 20-23 at Houghton College in Houghton, NY. Click here for more information.
Resources
World Council of Churches Ecumenical Water Network Newsletter. Click here.
Guide on Healthy Aging for Congregations
In older age, we can slow down or prevent chronic diseases linked to environmental contaminants, diet, and other factors. We can also comfort people coping with chronic diseases. Healthy Aging for an Abundant Life is an education, action, and worship guide that is great for Christian and interfaith audiences. While the guide is geared towards seniors, there is something in it for everyone. There are also tips for grandparents and parents of small children. Download it here or request a hard copy here.
