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Earth Care

A task force under Church and Society focused on earth care providing monthly tips to help address what we can do for environmental justice.

April Eco Tip

April Eco Tip

As we celebrate Christ’s resurrection at Easter, we may think about our own resurrection. The image of a caterpillar going to sleep as a chrysalis and emerging as a butterfly is a moving oft-used metaphor for our own transition. On Earth Day, we can vow to protect...

Earth Day is Coming Up!

Earth Day is Coming Up!

Churches are encouraged to join in community events to celebrate Earth Day, a day to celebrate this amazing and beautiful creation called Earth. To find one in your area, go to the link below, and scroll down to “Find Events” for the map, which can be shrunk or...

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EcoTip for March

EcoTip for March

Spring cleaning is a great time to include Earth-friendly practices. Decluttering can produce a bonus load for your charity thrift shop, allowing the reuse of items you no longer need, but are desired by a thrift shopper. Up to 90% of the energy and materials that...

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February Eco Tip

February Eco Tip

On Valentines Day, choose to Love Your Mother (Earth)!  Purchase sweets from a local vendor rather than in overly packaged, unrecyclable hearts. Give a “gift of the heart” by considering what your loved one really wants and present a personalized coupon, whether an...

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January Eco Tip

January Eco Tip

Consider adding a commitment to think globally and act locally to your New Year resolutions. One path of action is your shopping list. A shocking 90% of our meat is produced by transnational corporations, mainly on factory farms. Support local farmers, clean air...

Eco Tip for December 2022

Eco Tip for December 2022

This Christmas, try out permanent gift wrapping. The options are varied: kitchen towels/napkins, fashion scarves, wine bags, small curtains, tote bags, and boxes/baskets of all types, in seasonal colors of course. If this is your first year for a non-disposable...

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