Climate Change

God created the earth, and it is sacred. Psalm 24:1 proclaims, “The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it.” Therefore, we are called to stewardship of the earth. When we work to protect creation, we are answering God’s call to till and keep the garden (Genesis 2:15). In the face of deepening ecological crises caused by the earth’s warming, our call to act as earth’s caretakers takes on more meaning. Our efforts will curtail the shrinking of sacred waters, the endangerment of living creatures of every kind, and the vulnerability of our brothers and sisters in developing countries.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has identified food, transportation, and energy as the three key personal areas that need action to help stem climate change. 

Explore RECENT resources and ways to take action on climate on our blog! 

Become a Climate Ambassador! Take the free on-demand training on how to inspire others to take action on climate change that makes a difference. Go to: https://ecoamerica.org/, enter in the code PCUSABTAmbassador21 to register then, check your email for the invitation to set up your profile and get started!

NEW! NUEVO! Entrenamiento Virtual Gratuito: Cómo Liderar en el Cambio Climático y la Fe. Cómo Empezar. La capacitación virtual gratuita y autodirigida se puede completar según tu propio horario a lo largo de seis (6) semanas. 1. Ve a la página de registro aquí. 2. Ingresa el código del curso: tierra. 3.  ¡Busca la invitación en tu correo electrónico para iniciar sesión!

View and share the above “Jesus Calls Us” video at https://vimeo.com/370339034

Accept the PC(USA) Climate Care Challenge by committing to personal and outward engagement on climate concerns 

Help your church become carbon-neutral/climate-positive through the Greening Congregations guide and becoming an Earth Care Congregation, using the EPA Energy Star for Congregations program with its congregational workbook and the free online tool Portfolio Manager, and offsetting your building use through Blessed Tomorrow carbon offset program with Cool Effect.

Urge your members of Congress to support legislation which embodies Carbon Pricing as adopted by the 223 General Assembly. Read more background at our carbon pricing page. The bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act is one current piece of legislation that needs support. Learn more with an informative 45 minute recorded presentation at: https://youtu.be/x9iySAJn99A

Embrace your Power as a Shareholder. Do you or your congregation hold investments in companies through stocks? This resource will help you leverage your power as an investor: Activating your Power as a Shareholder. MRTI makes recommendations for Presbyterian shareholders based on the mission goals and policies of the General Assembly. Contact mrti@pcusa.org  for more information.

Consider a loan for energy efficiency upgrades with the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program’s Restoring Creation loan.

Learn from international mission partners how Climate Change Exacerbates the Impacts of Extractive Industries in Peru

Connect with the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s environmental work