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Religious Community Gathers in Poland for UN Climate Talks - Close to 100 representatives for the worldwide religious community gathered in early December to participate in the United Nations (UN) climate negotiation gathering in Poznan, Poland, highlighting the need to protect vulnerable populations from the effects of climate change. Click here to read the statement issued by the World Council of Churches.
The Low Carbon 12 Days of Christmas - The Christmas season is upon us, and we are all 
rushing to decorate, purchase gifts, and remember the birth of Jesus Christ. You can honor Christ this Christmas by caring for Creation. Click here for 12 tips for a low carbon Christmas
Help Make Creation a Priority - Join Christians across the US in telling President-elect Obama what our priorities are in the struggle to limit the future impacts of climate change on God's Creation. Click here to sign an open letter calling for effective climate action and justice for all.
Eco-Justice Program calls for Toxic Toys to be Taken off the Shelves - In a statement released December 18th, the National Council of Churches urged the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to enforce new legislation banning the use of phthalates in products made for children. Click here to read more.
Take Action
Endorse the NCC's Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit The NCC, in consultation with member communions, partners in state councils of churches, and ecumenical organizations drafted these principles to address the growing concern that pollution and toxic chemicals are believed to harm Creation, children, and other vulnerable populations. We invite you to read, endorse, and share these principles. Read them here!
Churches Taking Action -. Click on the map to learn about churches in your area taking actions to protect God's Creation
Endorse the NCC's Faith Principles on Global Warming
The National Council of Churches, in
conjunction with our interfaith community, developed
global warming principles that outlines principles to protect God's planet and people in any national climate change legislation. Click
here to read these principles and to
endorse them.
Eco-Justice Spotlight
Climate Video from the Youth of St. John's Mar Thoma Church !
As part of their congregations Earth Day celebration for 2008, the youth of St. John's Mar Thoma Church made a powrful video about the impacts of climate change. Click here to check it out on our YouTube page!
News
Internship Opportunities from NCC Eco-Justice. Click here for more information.
Eco-Justice Program Office Recieves 2008 Blessed Are the Peacemakers Award - The National Council of Churches' Eco-Justice staff are recipients of the 2008 "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" award of the U.S. Conference for the World Council of Churches. Click here to read more.
2008 Environmental Savings Certification - The Eco-Justice office has recieved certification for the environmentally friendly way we print our resources. Click here to view the certificate!
Newly Posted - Check out these Eco-Justice Hymns!
Standing in Solidarity - In September an African delegation visited the US to help raise awareness about the impacts of climate on those living in poverty. Click here for more information and to read about our partnership!
Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God's Creation - A resource from Upper Room Books. Click here to order.
Upcoming Events
Radical Abundence - A Theology of Sustainability: January 21-23 Trinity Institute will explore sustainability through the lens of liberation theology, which views Jesus not only as redeemer but also liberator of the oppressed. It posits a vision of Christians working together toward social justice by considering all people as full partners in healing our planet and our communities, regardless of their social or economic status. Only in striving for sustainable relationships, rather than accumulating and consuming more for ourselves, can we discover true abundance.Click here for more.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2009! Join at the 7th annual Ecumenical Advocacy Days, as we explore ways to bring about a world with 
Enough for All Creation. Learn about the connections between climate change, migration and poverty in the U.S. and around the world. Come together with faith-based advocates and activists from across the United States in the nation’s capitol March 13-16 to discuss the abundance of our world and how it can be allocated in a way that is fair and just for all creation. Click here for more.
