Presbyterians for Earth Care - Webinar Recording Now Available, Planet-friendly Christmas Gifts, News About EARTH, PHP's Holiday Celebration Ideas

Webinar Recording Now Available- Save Money on Church Energy Bills: A free webinar of practical ideas for congregations and individuals Presenters: Sarah Paulos, Interfaith Power & Light; Scharmel Roussel, IP&L; Jerry Van Marter, Mid-Kentucky Presbytery; Robin Blakeman, West Virginia IP&L plus participants sharing planet-friendly Christmas gift ideas. Date: December 15, 2022 The link to the webinar recording, as well as accompanying resources, are now available on the PEC website.  Please share with your family, friends, and congregation!  CLICK HERE   EARTH (EARTH ACTION REFLECTION THEOLOGY AND HOPE) Presbyterians for Earth Care publishes a quarterly electronic newsletter called "EARTH".   The publication creatively shares and promotes creation care themes through writings, original artwork, photography, poetry, and the like.  The publication includes articles published periodically on our PEC Blog.   All of our EARTH publications (since 2015) can be accessed on our website HERE.   PEC is currently searching for new Planning Team Members to participate in planning and editing quarterly issues.  No special skills are required and the Team meets virtually, once per quarter. If you are interested in joining us, please contact PEC Coordinator Mindy Hidenfelter at presbyearthcare@gmail.com. Rethinking Holiday Meals   Whether at church or home, consider putting faith in action regarding holiday meals and gatherings. A new Presbyterian Hunger Program graphic provides a variety of ways Presbyterians are using their purchases and gatherings to support low-income and marginalized producers around the world, alleviate hunger and poverty, and minimize the impact of our consumption on the planet.  Suggestions include: Keep it Local Keep it Based in Faith Keep it Simple Keep it Healthy Keep it Fair and Cooperative You can find additional ideas for practice faith in your everyday life through PHP's Just Living Resources publications. Click image below to see a larger, more readable graphic. Dear Friend of Presbyterians for Earth Care,  Thank you for your prayers, your participation and your support of PEC efforts to help churches and individuals care for God’s creation.  Please consider making Christmas gift (in honor of a loved one?) and/or an end-of-the-year gift to support the work of Presbyterians for Earth Care. Click here to give online. Thank you!  Blessings on you, your loved ones and your care of God’s creation.  Grace and Peace,  Bruce Gillette Moderator, Presbyterians for Earth Care

Can we help you and/or your church care for creation?   Help us grow! Please let us know if  there is anyone we should add to our list! Email us at presbyearthcare@gmail.com. Please help us to continue to assist individuals and churches in creation care work by donating to PEC on our secure website for donations.   Presbyterians for Earth Care is a national eco-justice network that cares for God’s creation by connecting, equipping, and inspiring Presbyterians to make creation care a central concern of the church.

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