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Psalm 104:24
Presbyterians for Restoring Creation (PRC) is a nationwide network of people of faith who care for God's creation. Through our web site, a quarterly newsletter, resources, and regional and national events, PRC educates and advocates and builds community for eco-justice. Click here to become a member of PRC. Click here to download
the new PRC Brochure and member form insert.
Presbyterian Conservation Corps 2008 Eco-Stewards Program
Dates and Locations
Eco-Stewards East: June 4-15, 2008, Camp Lackawanna, PA, and Holmes Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center, NY
Eco-Stewards West: May 31-June 4, 2008, Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center, MO
Application and brochure will be available at the Presbyterian Conservation Corps website.
Energy Policy Paper For GA Now Available
The Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) has send PRC the energy policy paper that they are submitting for consideration at General Assembly this coming June. Download a copy of this paper here.
National Council of Churches Earth Sunday Resources
The Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches has produced a terrific resource for Earth Sunday linking Climate Change and Poverty. Go here to download resources for your congregation or faith organization.
Overture to Restore the Environmental Justice Office Gains Steam
Heartland Presbytery voted in October 2007 to send an overture to the General Assembly in 2008 to: “[d]irect the Director of the General Assembly Council to reinstate the Office of Environmental Justice in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a vital and integral part of the ministry and mission of the Church to help protect and save God’s creation.” With PRC's leadership, the following Presbyteries have affirmed the actions of Heartland: Presbyteries taking affirmative action so far include: Mid-Kentucky, Charlotte, Baltimore, Monmouth, and Cascades Presbyteries. Action isbeing considered in Susquehanna Valley and Holston Presbyteries.
Action is needed now -- the deadline for Presbyteries' actions for GA is April 2008. Check out the text of the PRC resolution, and a copy of Heartland's Resolution here.
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