Think having a green corner in your parish newsletter or bulletin is a great idea, but don’t have time to research or write one? Episcopal Climate News is here to help! Every Monday, to help Christians live out our faith in daily life, ECN offers a free green-living tip and a theological quote that your... Continue Reading →
Local Projects: Kivalina Epiphany Church, Alaska
This week’s ECN local project spotlight features Kivalina Epiphany Church in the Diocese of Alaska. Kivalina is connecting with the Dioceses of Olympia, Oregon, and California to build awareness of climate justice, build relationships, and develop videos of their presentations. Share on Facebook The Episcopal Church has approved 44 Stewardship of Creation grants for local... Continue Reading →
Diocese of Spokane Passes Climate-Change Resolution, Calls for Planting of “Paris Groves”
On Saturday, October 20, delegates to the annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane took action against climate change, overwhelmingly passing resolution "2018-21 Environmental Stewardship" and calling for the planting of local "Paris Groves." The Spokane resolution was inspired by an earlier resolution passed this summer by General Convention, the governing body of the Episcopal... Continue Reading →
Climate Change Announced as Theme for the Diocese of Upper South Carolina’s Annual Convention
Each year, the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina's annual convention includes a "Leadership Day" of keynote speakers and breakout sessions. This year, Bishop W. Andrew Waldo announced on October 17, Leadership Day will focus on climate change and environmental stewardship. "As Christians," Bishop Waldo said in a YouTube video, "we need to take care of what God... Continue Reading →
ECN Editorial: A Response to EPPN’s Climate-Change Action Alert
The choice of whether or not to support H.R. 6463 is a complicated one. As an independent project, Episcopal Climate News does not endorse the MARKET CHOICE Act, but does lift up the EPPN alert as a heartening example of the church taking strong moral action on climate change.
