The Importance of Being Green
God calls us to care for creation, and the climate system that maintains our varied landscapes and seascapes, and sustains all of God’s people.
Bill Monk
Enviromental Stewardship From the Epsicopal Church
The Peace and Justice Ministries Office focuses on Environmental Stewardship through its active participation in the ecumenical Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches and by providing liaison support to the Episcopal Ecological Network. The Eco-Justice Working Group sponsors a bi-annual conference, publishes an annual Earth Day resource, is actively involved in issues of energy, stewardship and global warming, and works with seminaries and youth to raise the issues of environmental stewardship.
The Episcopal Ecological Network the grassroots network of Episcopalians from around the country is helping the Church advocate and articulate protection of the environment and preserving the sanctity of creation. The Network's current priorities include: the development of materials and activities which promote the spiritual foundations of ecological protection; helping to implement the 71st General Convention resolution calling for the greening of General Convention and Executive Council meetings, as well as work for the greening of Episcopal conference centers; and actively working with congregations and dioceses around energy deregulation issues.
Interesting Links:
Here are some links to the Episcopal National Links and other National Agencies that provide information and resources:
