What's New
NCC, the Union for Reform Judaism, and interfaith groups call for urgent chemical policy reform. Organizations and individuals invited to read and endorse the Interfaith Statement for Chemical Policy Reform here.
Pray for our Neighbors in the Gulf Coast. Click here for prayer and liturgical resources for congregations to facilitate a prayerful response to the Gulf oil disaster from the United Methodist Chruch, the Episcopal church and more.
Take Action
Speak out on the Gulf oil disaster. The National Council of Churches issued a statement with leaders of the faith community urging Congress ensure a comprehensive and effective response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Read and endorse this statement here!
Join women of faith across the country to call for safe cosmetics. Read and sign the letter here.
Eco-Justice Spotlight
The Presbyterian Church USA launches the Earth Care Congregations program to inspire congregations to care for God's Creation from a holistic perspective. Churches can be certified as Earth Care Congregations after completing projects in the fields of worship, education, facilities, and outreach. Click here to learn more. Click here to Download the Earth Care Guide .
Upcoming Events
The NCC launches climate change leadership training program, which will provide 18 key religious leaders opportunities to explore the connections, impacts, and emerging links between global climate change and the diverse ministries of the church. The program, held September 8-10, will be conducted over the course of three days in the Washington, DC, region. Lodging, food, and a travel stipend will be provided for all participants. For more information and to apply, email Tyler Edgar
