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January 2008 Edition
Faith, Food and Fitness
Jan 26-27, 2008, Chicago, IL
Explore the them of Faith, Food, and Fitness and how congregations can develop meaningful ministries that promote individual and community health. Click here to find out more info and to register. Or, contact Mary Chase-Ziolek at (773) 244-6201
Caring For Creation
April 3-6, 2008, Lake Junaluska, NC
Caring for Creation is an experience for laity and clergy addressing how the faith community can promote justice for Earth and its people. More information can be found here or by contacting Loy Lilley at llilley@sejumc.org
Earth Ministry Summer Retreat
Join Earth Ministry staff and other members for a week of reflection and rejuvenation at Holden Village, located high in the mountains above Lake Chelan, WA. There will be workshops, meditative hikes, and other opportunities. Registrations are due February 22. Click here for more info.
Eat, Drink and be Wary...?
The New Community Project has created a new resource for earth-friendly eating habits. Visit their website for a free download to educate your congregation.
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Eco-Justice at Advocacy Days '08
Register now for reduced rates
 This year's Ecumenical Advocacy Days will be another incredible opportunity for those who want to make a difference in protecting God's Creation. On the weekend of March 7-10, over 1,000 religious advocates from a wide array of Christian communions will explore the meaning of true security in our world and engage in direct advocacy. The Eco-Justice track promises to be exciting and engaging with top-notch speakers and workshops including Dr. Catherine Keller, Professor of Systematic Theology at Drew University, leading the Eco-Theology plenary. Other workshops will include speakers from all over the world speaking to the effects of global warming in their region. Click here to register and be sure to check back here for further updates and information.
Keeping the King Legacy Alive
Environmental Racism remains an issue
 As we honor Dr. King this week, and as we approach Black History Month in February, let us remember King's legacy of fearlessly challenging the systems of injustice that keep people in poverty and marginalizes people of color. One issue that today affects marginalized communities around the country, and throughout the world, is environmental justice or environmental racism - the dumping of toxic waste in communities of color. People of color suffer disproportionately from a wide variety of health crises-high rates of asthma, lead poisoning, cancer, birth defects and lupus. All of these problems are connected to toxic waste in our environment. Learn more about these issues by downloading the NCC's free resources: Environmental Racism: An Ecumenical Study Guide and Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution and Toxics.
HarperOne to Release "Green" Bible
 HarperOne will release The Green Bible (NRSV) in the Fall of 2008. This will be the first Bible to highlight how the scriptures teach the importance of caring for God's Creation. The Green Bible will focus on creation care, with input from leading Christian conservationists, theologians, and practicioners, showing that creation care is not just a calling, but a lifestyle. This green-letter edition will highlight the verses and passages focused on creation care and include a series of essays by leading thinkers, teachers and writers, as well as a comprehensive "green trail guide," through scripture, a survey of Christian historical figures and their approach to creation care, and a green concordance. It will also be produced using environmentally sensitive materials including special paper and covers.
Eco-Palms available now for Palm Sunday
Make Eco-Justice Part of the Easter season
 This year for Palm Sunday, make sure that the Palm branches your church purchase have been harvested in an environmental and socially just way. Unfortunately for the communities where these palms are harvested, palm fronds do not always represent the same jubilation they do for us. This year, PC(USA), Lutheran World Relief, Catholic Relief Services and the University of Minnesota are offering congregations the option of purchasing responsibly harvested eco-palm branches for Palm Sunday. The palms come from communities in Mexico and Guatemala where workers are paid fairly and engage in sustainable harvesting in order to protect the local ecosystem. The palms come from communities in Mexico and Guatemala where workers are paid fairly and engage in sustainable harvesting in order to protect the local ecosystem. Click here to order.
Earth Day '08: Poverty of Climate Change
New Earth Day Resource to focus on Poverty and Climate Change
 As people of faith, addressing climate change is justice issue. Water scarcity, drought, crop failure, increased disease, and flooding are just a few of the impacts those living in poverty around the world are and will feel from global climate change. This Earth Day, the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Programs is marking Earth Day Sunday (the Sunday closest to Earth Day) by recognizing the interconnectedness of poverty and climate change and offering a resource for worship, adult study, and youth activities. Copies will be available February 1, 2008. To obtain a copy visit www.nccecojustice.org To pre-order a copy contact the Eco-Justice Program office at info@nccecojustice.org or 202-481-6943.
People of Faith Gather for Healthy Living
NCC conference to take place in MN, Oct. 9-11
 Join the NCC Eco-Justice Program for this year's conference, Mindful Living: Healthy Churches, Healthy People, Healthy Planet at the Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN. Participants will learn to make their homes and communities toxic-free, sacred spaces to improve the health of the whole body of Christ. The conference will include workshops, panels, fellowship, and more. For more information, contact Chloe Schwabe at cschwabe@ncccecojustice.org.
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