Environment Archives

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance mobilizing to assist the people of Japan and Ecuador

Posted April 19th, 2016

Information is still coming in about the devastating effects of the earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is organizing a response to help sustain life and restore hope in the coming days.

J. Herbert Nelson testifies before Senate committee

Posted April 15th, 2016

Addresses role of environmental policy on access to energy and economic opportunity by Rick Jones | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II gave testimony before the Senate Committee… Read more »

Presbyterian ruling elder at forefront of historic climate action trial

Posted January 15th, 2016

On Sept. 2, 2014 five activists chained themselves to train tracks in Everett, Wash., in an effort stop the transport of oil and coal trains through the Pacific Northwest. One… Read more »

Eco-Palm sales making a difference in Central America

Posted January 15th, 2016

Workers harvesting palms engage in sustainable harvesting to protect the local ecosystem. They are paid a fair wage for their work.

Earth Day: Celebrating service to the environment

Posted April 22nd, 2015

By Scott O’Neill | Presbyterian News Service Observing its 45th anniversary today, Earth Day has been the catalyst for a number of environmental regulations and laws over the life of… Read more »

Forty-year legacy of eco-justice flourishes at Ithaca, New York, congregation

Posted April 15th, 2015

Development of interfaith network propels climate action beyond policy statements By Scott O’Neill | Presbyterian News Service Becoming an Earth Care Congregation Church wasn’t a radical notion for members of the… Read more »

Flagstaff Federated Church achieves energy independence with solar power

Posted April 7th, 2015

Conversion won Interfaith Power and Light 2012 Cool Congregation Challenge award By Scott O’Neill | Presbyterian News Service Before Rachel Davis’ current position as program director for the Flagstaff Federated Community Church… Read more »

Pope Francis’ Encyclical Calls Us to Harmony with All Creation

Posted March 10th, 2015

By Jed Koball, mission co-worker, Peru ¨A misguided anthropocentrism[i] leads to a misguided lifestyle…When human beings place themselves at the center, they give absolute priority to immediate convenience and all… Read more »