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There are a lot of resources available for you to learn and to help you plan environmental justice programs in your church. 

Environmental Justice articles - written for the NCNY Conference Connections newsletter
Books and newsletters; Videos; the Web
Speakers
Links to other faith and secular organizations

Books, newsletters, videos, and the web

There are many books, newsletters and videos to help you learn more about environmental justice issues as well as to help you plan your environmental justice programs in church.

On the web

The United Methodist Church's General Board of Church and Society
The Natural World - Learn what the UMC's Social Principles say about the natural world and about specific issues.
Environmental news on the web
To be good stewards of God's creation, we need to keep up with what's happening ... but most of us have very busy lives. One solution is get subscribe to The Daily Grist, a free daily summary of important environmental news from reputable sources - with a twist of humor. It's a project of the Earth Day Network.
Subscribe to DAILY GRIST
Daily too much for you?  Try WEEKLY GRIST

Speakers

If you are in the Central New York area, we can put you in touch with speakers on the following topics:

Creation Stewardship - An overview of the kinds of activities congregations can do as good stewards of creation.
Energy Stewardship - Ways we can be good stewards of God's gift of energy in our church buildings and in our personal lives.
Responsible Stewardship of Your Land - Learn about how to be a good steward of your church property by using it to provide a healthy habitat for God's creatures - and to provide a spiritual resource for your congregation. You need not only worship in a man-made building! What about the "green cathedral" created by God?
Personal Food Choices and the Environment - A professor from Syracuse University's College of Human Development is willing to speak on the topic of the environmental and social consequences of our personal food choices.
Justice Coffee - A short video and presentation on reasons for buying and serving Justice Coffee - coffee that is Fair Trade, shade-grown, and organic. Learn why increasing numbers of congregations of all denominations are serving a cup of Justice!
The Rainforest - Learn about the rainforest from a SUNY-ESF Dept. of Forestry professor (and active United Methodist layperson) involved in research in this area. The world's rainforests are important for all of us!
Sustainability of Energy - A SUNY-ESF Dept. of Forestry professor (and active United Methodist layperson) can facilitate a discussion of Prof. Bartlett's video on Arithmetic, Population, and Energy. 
Native American Art and Philosophy - A local Native American artist uses his art to explain the Native American philosophy of preserving the Earth for future generations.

Links to other websites

Faith-based Groups

Secular Organizations

Faith-based groups - we can learn from each other
Catholic Conservation Center
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life
Earth Ministry
Eco-Justice Ministries
Ecumenical Eco-Justice Network
Environmental Ministries
Episcopal Environmental Network
Evangelical Environmental Network
Faith in Place - interfaith efforts in Chicago
Habitat for Humanity's Environmental Initiative
Healthy Families, Healthy Environment
National Council of Churches - Web of Creation
National Religious Partnership for the Environment
New York Interfaith Power & Light
Presbyterians for Restoring Creation
US Catholic Conference Environmental Justice Program
Secular organizations - learn the facts about environmental issues
Center for a New American Dream (Responsible Consumption)
Environmental Advocates of New York - for legislative info in NYS
Environmental Defense
League of Conservation Voters
National Audubon Society
National Resources Defense Council
National Wildlife Federation
Sierra Club
The Nature Conservancy
Union of Concerned Scientists
World Wildlife Fund
 

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