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Your Congregation | Greening Resources | Broader Religious Outreach | Para-faith Organizations
“Para-faith”
Organizations
These
Earth-care organizations work with individuals and faith-based institutions
across denominational and/or religious lines. (This list was complied
in partnership with the Center for a New
American Dream.)
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Organization Name |
Contact Information |
Description |
Main Programs |
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P.O.
Box 2857 (712)
274-8875 or |
An
organization that “equips people of faith to challenge consumerism,
live justly and celebrate responsibly.” The focus is on encouraging
celebrations that reflect conscientious ways of living. |
Catalogue of resources, and special resources for Lent and
Advent/Christmas.
Educational resources for voluntary simplicity.
“Slow-down” network of speakers and workshop leaders.
Semi-annual newsletter. |
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http://ausable.org/au.main.cfm 731
State Street (608)
255-0950
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An
ecumenical Christian environmental stewardship Institute whose mission
is to bring healing and wholeness to the biosphere and the whole of
Creation. |
Provides
courses for college students, environmental education for school
children and adults, retreats and conferences, and educational
outreach services for churches and the wider world community. |
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http://conservation.catholic.org/ Based
out of the Environmental Group of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic
Church in Wading River, NY |
“Our mission is to inspire and inform people about ecology, environmental
justice, and the stewardship of creation
in light of Scripture and Roman Catholic Tradition.” |
A
web-based collection of resources and ideas for action. |
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The
Christian Environmental Project |
P.O.
Box 80092 |
“…an
independent ‘think tank’ ministry [Christian, Ecumenical] that
promotes clean air, clean water and pure food for all people and
reverent use of God’s creation.” |
Free,
biannual newsletter: It’s Not Easy Being Green. |
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6930
Carroll Avenue, Suite 900 (301)
891-3683 |
Secular
organization that helps congregations change the way they consume (as
individuals and institutions) in order to protect the environment,
promote social justice, and enhance quality of life. |
“Turn the Tide,” a program of nine actions that help
individuals change personal consumption patterns.
“Step by Step,” a monthly email action bulletin
“Simplify the Holidays.” |
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2100 “L” ST, NW
(202) 778-6133 |
An
interfaith organization that “examines the basic assumptions,
attitudes, and beliefs that underlie our relationship with the natural
world…” |
Publishes
Earth Ethics and promotes understanding of the Earth Charter. |
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443 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 (212)
684-6950, ext. 210 |
A
Jewish organization that |
Publishes a newsletter three times a year.
Direct advocacy and education work.
Local affiliates engage members in hands-on activities,
celebrations, and opportunities for learning. |
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6512
23rd Ave. NW, Ste. 317 (206)
632-2426 |
An
ecumenical, Christian nonprofit that helps connect Christian faith
with care and justice for all creation. |
Publishes Earth Letter mini-journal, and curricula: Simpler
Living, Compassionate Life and Food, Faith & Sustainability.
Many resources for congregations including Handbook for
Creation Awareness and Care and their local Colleague Support
Program.
Local (Pacific NW) offerings: field trips, hands-on restoration
events, lectures, gatherings, speakers network, advocacy
opportunities, and resource library. |
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400
S. Williams St. (303)
715-3873 |
An
ecumenical Christian organization that helps to bring “an
Eco-Justice theological perspective into the life and ministry of
churches.” |
Congregational
resources in the following dimensions: worship, education, pastoral
care, administration, outreach, fellowship & community. |
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http://hometown.aol.com/
PeterEco/index.html 7579
Blue Lake Dr.
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An
ecumenical Christian organization (linked with the United Methodist
Church) that helps individuals and congregations to learn about and
care for Creation. |
Web site contains resources for congregations (e.g., litanies,
sermons, Earth Day resources) and various “thought pieces.” |
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P.O.
Box 65, |
“…a
national network of concerned Episcopalians which was formed shortly
before the 1991 General Convention, and was instrumental in supporting
the resolutions adopted at that convention which authorized the
creation of the national Environmental Stewardship Team.” |
Connects Episcopalians throughout the country with others in
their diocese working to care for Creation. |
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www.theregenerationproject.org Rev.
Sally Bingham |
This
Episcopalian organization helps “individuals and institutions of the
Episcopal Church further the stewardship of Creation, and our highest
priority is to establish an energy conservation program in the
Episcopal Church and to share it with the interfaith community.” |
Education
regarding global warming and practical help for congregations buying
“green energy.” |
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Evangelical
Environment Network (EEN) |
10
E. Lancaster Avenue |
Initiated
by World Vision and Evangelicals for Social Action as part of a
growing movement among Christians to respond faithfully to the
biblical mandate for caring stewardship of God's creation. EEN
recognizes many environmental problems are fundamentally spiritual
problems. |
Publishes Creation Care magazine.
Engages directly in advocacy.
Produces curricula and other resources for pastors and laity. |
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2649 N. Francisco (773) 235-4640
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“Faith in Place gives religious people tools to become better
stewards of Creation.” |
Working with over 120 congregations from Chicago and suburbs on energy conservation, renewable energy, congregational support for sustainable farming, habitat preservation and green space activities, and urban agriculture program for youth. |
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1216
NE 65th Street |
“…promotes
just structures in the church and in the world, with a particular
focus on the Pacific Northwest. IPJC is sponsored by eight religious
communities and collaborates with Catholic, ecumenical, interfaith and
other organizations in carrying out this mission.” |
Women’s Justice Circles, “Plunge and Immersion,” and
Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment.
Publishes AMOS (A Matter of Spirit) newsletter
quarterly, resource packets on (for example) sweatshops and
simplicity, a guide for the Columbia River Bishops Pastoral,
and other resources. |
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Interfaith
Coalition on Energy |
7217
Oak Avenue (215)
635-1122 |
An
interfaith organization that works specifically on energy efficiency
in congregations. |
Workshops, consultations, and a wide variety of printed
resources for energy efficiency in congregations. |
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Interfaith
Network for Earth Concerns, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon |
0245
SW Bancroft, Suite B (503)
221-1054 |
Connects,
informs, and empowers “people, congregations and religious
institutions to work for justice and the care and renewal of the
earth. Our aim is to foster an awareness that care
for creation is integral to a life of faith.” |
Top
priorities/task groups: food
sustainability and security, environmental justice, Metro livability,
energy and global warming, salmon recovery, and watershed protection.
Printed educational resources, workshops, conferences, and
direct advocacy.
Direct congregational assistance. |
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11315
Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876 |
An
ecumenical Christian ministry “that encourages all persons to become
free from their attachment to cultural values regarding money and to
live out joyfully God’s call for their lives and resources.” |
Publishes a quarterly newsletter.
Money & Faith retreats, Money & Faith study circles,
“pilgrimages of reverse mission,” and a sub-group for women
exploring issues of money. |
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4625
Beaver Ave. (515)
270-2634 |
Communicates
“a Catholic perspective and urging public action on rural life and
environmental issues. Since its inception in 1923, the Conference has
been committed to challenging and enabling rural people to participate
in the Church’s evangelizing ministry and to live the faith that
does justice.” |
Ecumenical, community-wide conferences and workshops.
Advocacy and public policy efforts around sustainable
agriculture.
Educational campaigns and publications.
Biannual and bimonthly publications. |
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National
Council of Churches of Christ (NCCC) Eco-Justice Working Group |
www.webofcreation.org/NCC/ 475
Riverside Drive #812 |
Provides
an opportunity for the national bodies of member Protestant and
Orthodox denominations to work together to protect and restore God's
creation. |
Earth Day mailings
Updated environmental justice resource lists and distribution
center.
Climate Change information & strategy packet and video.
Environmental justice covenant congregation program.
Energy stewardship congregations program.
Environmental justice coordinators program.
The Black Church and Orthodox churches environmental justice
programs. |
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1047
Amsterdam Avenue |
An interfaith organization with the following partners: COEJL,
the NCCC, the USCC, and the EEN.
“The Partnership is integrating care for God's creation
throughout religious life: theology, worship, social teaching,
education, congregational life, and public policy initiative. And we
seek to provide inspiration, moral vision, and commitment to social
justice for all efforts to protect the natural world and human
well-being within it.” |
Printed curricula and other resources.
Direct advocacy.
Various campaigns including the Interfaith Climate Change
Campaign. |
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www.nacce.org (612) 698-0349; |
“…an
ecumenical, voluntary, tax-exempt organization. It was established in
1986 to encourage the many strands of Christian tradition in the work
of healing the damaged earth, out of a common concern and love for
God's creation.” |
Publishes Earthkeeping News, a newsletter that describes
and announces a number of Creation-care efforts throughout the U.S.
Fosters “Earthkeeping Circles” throughout the country –
connecting interested Christians with one another. |
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592
Main St. (413)
253-6998 |
An
international, interfaith organization that helps “people connect
more deeply with themselves, each other and the Earth, and ultimately
to transform the way humans live with one another and the planet.” |
Workshops,
presentations, customized programs for organizations, “full
immersion” trips, and action projects. |
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www.spiritearthnet.org |
“An [interfaith] international network of people whose focus is contemplation, reflection, justice-making in the ecozoic era.” |
Publishes
a regular newsletter, provides a network of similar organizations, and
promotes “contemplation, reflection, and justice.” |
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www.spiritinnature.com
P.O. Box 253, 464 E. Main St. |
“A place of interconnecting paths where people of diverse spiritual traditions may walk, worship, meet, meditate, and promote education and action toward better stewardship of this sacred earth.” |
Publishes
a newsletter/ mini-journal quarterly, and hosts a “Soup and Bread”
lecture series, an annual “Neighborhood and Sustainable Living”
course, and guided walks at the Path Center. |
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3015-P,
Hopyard Road (925)
462-2439 |
“…a
national movement of Christians who reflect this commitment to care.
It's a movement of individuals, churches, college fellowships and
Christian ministries motivated by the biblical call to be faithful
stewards of everything God created-to love our neighbors as ourselves
and to care for the earth.” |
Service
projects and internships in the U.S. and in developing countries.
Academic programs and field stations.
Publishes Target Earth newsletter.
Outdoor awareness programs.
Advocacy efforts. |
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| Tennessee Environmental Council |
www.tectn.org/tectnhome.html
One Vantage Way, Ste. D-105 (615) 248-6500 |
"The Tennessee Stewardship Project, supported by the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), enables faith communities and TEC to work together in caring for God's gift of creation." | "Creation Stewardship Congregations" program, electronic newsletter, speakers/discussion facilitators, and much more. |
Theological
Education to Meet the Environmental Challenge (TEMEC)
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www.webofcreation.org/ Program
on Ecology, Justice and Faith |
“TEMEC
seeks to make ‘eco-justice’ - ecological integrity with social
justice - a central focus of religious self-understanding; scholarship
and teaching in higher education; and action at the personal,
institutional, and social policy level.” |
Conferences
for professional ministerial development, publications, technical
assistance to “lead” theological institutions, and Earth Charter
study. |
United
States Catholic Conference (USCC) Environmental Justice Program
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