80th General Convention officially opposes new fossil-fuel infrastructure and endorses a Green New Deal

Episcopal Church leaders The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry at the 80th General Convention. Photo: Scott Gunn via Episcopal News Service On July 12, the Episcopal Church wrapped up the 80th meeting of its (usually triennial but COVID-delayed) General Convention, the bicameral body that officially governs the U.S.-based Anglican denomination. During... Continue Reading →

July 14, 2022 1

It’s our first birthday!

It's hard to believe, but Episcopal Climate News turns one today! It's been a remarkable first year for this community: Thirty-seven weekly bulletin inserts, hundreds of memes, thousands of Facebook posts, and 2,550+ Facebook likes, with more than 20,000 people seeing our independent content about climate change and the Episcopal Church each week. Thank you... Continue Reading →

May 9, 2019 2

Video: Episcopal Bishops Take Action for Creation

The Episcopal Church bishops of Province VIII took Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's "Creation-Care Pledge," and then they made a short video telling us why. Hear from Katharine Jefferts Schori and many more -- it's inspiring and well worth the watch! And then after you watch, take the pledge for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10CTNORl8Ao&feature=share Bishop Gretchen Rehberg from... Continue Reading →

April 2, 2019 0

Love our Muslim Neighbors by Learning About Islam and Ecology

As Episcopalians and Christians, we mourn for our Muslim siblings in Abraham, gunned down by radical white terrorism in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is up to all of us who walk Christ's Way of Love to stand against Islamophobia every time we see it. Islam is often a force for peace, love, and charity in... Continue Reading →

March 17, 2019 0

20 books about religion and ecology for the Christian readers on your list

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the preacher or Christian reader in your life? Try these books about faith and the environment! Alphabetical by author: Climate Church, Climate World: How People of Faith Must Work for Change, by the Rev. Jim Antal. The United Church of Christ’s leading voice on climate change explores climate... Continue Reading →

December 11, 2018 0

Announcing ECN’s new deputy editor, Perry Hodgkins Jones

The volunteer Episcopal Climate News team is literally doubling in size: Please welcome our new deputy editor, Perry Hodgkins Jones! Perry is a self-described "happy member of the Episcopal laity." She works for an environmental education non-profit in western North Carolina, holds a Masters in Theology and the Environment from Sewanee's School of Theology, coordinates... Continue Reading →

December 8, 2018 0

Local Projects: The Diocese of California

This week’s ECN local project spotlight features the Episcopal Diocese of California and its eco-justice conference! Share on Facebook Last year, the Episcopal Church approved 44 Stewardship of Creation grants for local projects, including many great ideas that your parish or diocese could do too. Every Thursday, to help highlight the exciting work happening across... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2018 0

7 Tips to Green Your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Here are several tips to help you plan a greener holiday, whether at home or at your parish's community feast: 1. Use reusable dishes and napkins: Avoid the waste of paper or plastic plates, cups, and silverware. If Thanksgiving isn't a festive enough day for the good china or... Continue Reading →

November 19, 2018 0

ECN editorial: Vote like creation depended on it!

One of the biggest things we can do to care for God's creation is to vote today for the candidates whom we believe will do the most to mitigate climate change — and not just in federal elections, but at the state and local levels, too. The separation of church and state is important, but... Continue Reading →

November 6, 2018 0

First Woman Bishop in Africa Visits DC to Talk Climate Change

This week, two prominent leaders of GREEN Anglicans in southern Africa are visiting the Diocese of Washington (DC) to talk about Anglican climate action. The Rt. Rev. Ellinah Wamukoya is Bishop of Swaziland, the first woman to be elected an Anglican bishop in the whole African continent, and the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash is the... Continue Reading →

November 2, 2018 0

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