Environmental Justice
Faith-based climate change and energy organizations
State organizationsThere are also faith-based climate change organizations in most states. Many are based on the Interfaith Power and Light model, including that of New York State. The New York State Interfaith Power and Light (NYS IP&L) was founded in 2003. Its mission is to "promote faithful and just stewardship of God’s creation through energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy." Mission ProjectsYour church might also be interested in mission projects that address energy issues. These projects can dramatically improve the health and quality of life for impoverished people all over the world. National organizationsInterfaith Climate Change NetworkThis is a partnership between the National Council of Churches and the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, joining together to protect creation. Check it out!
Religious Witness for the EarthReligious Witness for the Earth (RWE) is a national interfaith network dedicated to public witness in defense of Creation. Seeing climate change and environmental devastation as issues of justice, RWE invokes the loving spirit, selfless courage, and moral authority of the civil rights movement. Through prayer, education, and nonviolent action, we join hands to protect the Earth, our beloved home. Earth MinistryEarth Ministry has published a new (Oct. 2003) resource called The Cry of Creation: A Call for Climate Justice. Suitable for interfaith use. Environmental Justice and Climate Change InitiativeThe EJCC Initiative supports energy efficiency, renewable energy, and conservation policies while seeking equitable measures to protect and assist the communities most affected by climate change. They're working for the fair treatment of people of all races, tribes, and economic groups in the implementation and enforcement of environmental protection laws. Interfaith Coalition on EnergyInterfaith Coalition on Energy (ICE) offers a range of services and publications to help congregations reduce their heating, cooling and other energy costs. ICE provides intensive services in the Philadelphia area, but is also available to perform energy audits, provide workshop training, distribute educational materials, and assist in the formation of other local energy coalitions throughout the nation. ICE publishes a newsletter entitled Comfort & Light.
Evangelical Environmental NetworkThe Evangelical Environmental Network has a magazine, Creation Care, that features a From the Boiler Room column by Andrew Rudin. Here's a sample. |