Faith-Based Environmental Initiatives: The example of the Presbyterian Church (USA) ’ s
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Faith-Based Environmental Initiatives: The example of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s Earth Care Congregations Program Megan M. Gregory ESA Ecology Outreach to Faith Communities Initiative Conference Call 15 November 2012 1
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Faith-Based Environmental Initiatives:
The example of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’sEarth Care Congregations Program
Megan M. Gregory
ESA Ecology Outreach toFaith Communities Initiative
Conference Call15 November 2012
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What is Earth Care Congregations?
• Certification program for PC(USA) churches to recognize and encourage Earth-care efforts
Worship, Education, Facilitates, & Outreach
• A Guide to Greening Presbyterian ChurchesInstructions, environmental audit worksheets, ideas, links
• An annually renewable certificate for churches that continue their efforts to care for the earth
www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/environment/ earth-care-congregations/
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Earth Care in Action!
↑ Facilities:Church habitat
garden
↑ EducationNYC Gardens Work Trip
↓ OutreachHighway Clean-Ups
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Value of Earth Care Congregations
• Raises congregational awareness, appreciation, and participation in environmental efforts
• Framework for reflecting on & improving environmental stewardship
• Connection to other churches committed to Earth care
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Why learn about national environmental initiatives of faith communities?• Understand values & strengths of
the communities you’ll work withWhat elements in their tradition can support, encourage, and inform environmental work?
• Resources for education and environmental action
• Find congregations interested in partnering for Earth stewardship efforts
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Thank you!
For more information:
www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/environment/ earth-care-congregations/
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