A letter I sent to Administrator Lisa Jackson, EPA with letters from other Sierra Club members:SierraClub.org
We all must live by rules.When we were two, we learned to not walk out into the street, when we were five we learned how to be seperated from our mother as we ventured out to school. When we were sixteen we got our driver's license and learned how to blend into traffic and be safe. Than we headed off to college or the armed services, or marriage or Peace Corp. In all the choices we have been given to make, we have been held accountable for our actions.
WHY does the oil and gas industry play by different rules? We know the answers and now we MUST hold them accountable for ALL the wrong they have done to God's Creation.
You have the power to help all of the people around the world who want to work for change. For caring for God's earth and everything in it.You have heard the cries of the impoverished and the groaning of our earth and YOU can set the stage for dramatic change. And God will be able to say,"It is good."
Peace and Joy to you and everyone fighting for God's earth.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Deep and Wide
I found a new site, Deep and Wide, with presbyterian roots. I now have a blog on that site, also. Please go and visit with other presbyterians. You can join the journey.
Carpe Diem!!
Carpe Diem!!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Relationship
Part of being in a right relationship with God is being in a right relationship with God's creation-including the rest of humanity.
In giving the command for Sabbath, God was saying that ALL should rest. This is also a matter of justice. Animal and human servants must also have the opportunity to experience a right relationship with God.
In recognizing the Sabbath, God is also calling us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence on the rest of creation, and on the rest of humanity.
We are being challenged to look carefully at how we may better honor our sacred task of caring for and nurturing God's creation. How can we through our worship, prayer, and other activities humbly approach God so the land may be healed and sustain our lives in the future?
I look forward to your responses.
In giving the command for Sabbath, God was saying that ALL should rest. This is also a matter of justice. Animal and human servants must also have the opportunity to experience a right relationship with God.
In recognizing the Sabbath, God is also calling us to recognize our interconnectedness and interdependence on the rest of creation, and on the rest of humanity.
We are being challenged to look carefully at how we may better honor our sacred task of caring for and nurturing God's creation. How can we through our worship, prayer, and other activities humbly approach God so the land may be healed and sustain our lives in the future?
I look forward to your responses.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
What is Fair Trade?
As the Green Team has started the process of selling Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and other foods, some are asking, "What is Fair Trade?"
"Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.
The Fair Trade system ensures that people along every step of the supply chain receive fair wages, that workers and communities are treated with dignity, and that artisans and producers take steps to preserve the environment. Fair Trade builds real and lasting relationships between producers in developing areas all around the world. The Fair Trade economy is based on justice, empowerment, transparency, and respect for people and the planet." Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America
Peace and Joy.
"Fair Trade is a people-powered solution to global economic injustice.
The Fair Trade system ensures that people along every step of the supply chain receive fair wages, that workers and communities are treated with dignity, and that artisans and producers take steps to preserve the environment. Fair Trade builds real and lasting relationships between producers in developing areas all around the world. The Fair Trade economy is based on justice, empowerment, transparency, and respect for people and the planet." Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director, Green America
Peace and Joy.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
PCUSA...Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice
I wanted to share info from the 202nd General Assembly (1990). The Presbyterian Church has been concerned for God's Creation and the lack of Justice as a result of man's abuse of the land, for longer than most members are aware.
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (www.pcusa.org/)
Excerpted from the 202nd General Assembly (1990) Report: “Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice.” More information can be found here, including how to get a copy of the the full report.
“Creation cries out in this time of ecological crisis . . . Therefore, God calls the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to:
respond to the cry of creation, human and non-human;
engage in the effort to make the 1990s the ‘turnaround decade,’ not only for reasons of prudence or survival, but because the endangered is God’s creation; and
draw upon all the resources of biblical faith and the Reformed tradition for empowerment and guidance in this adventure.
“The church has powerful reason for engagement in restoring God’s creation:
God’s works in creation are too wonderful, too ancient, too beautiful, too good to be desecrated.
Restoring creation is God’s own work in our time, in which God comes both to judge and to restore.
The Creator-Redeemer calls faithful people to become engaged with God in keeping and healing the creation, human and non-human.
Human life and well-being depend upon the flourishing of other life and the integrity of the life-supporting processes that God has ordained.
The love of neighbor, particularly ‘the least’ of Christ’s brothers and sisters, requires action to stop the poisoning, the erosion, the wastefulness that are causing suffering and death.”
“Therefore, the 202nd General Assembly affirms that:
... Earth-keeping today means insisting on sustainability – the ongoing capacity of natural and social systems to thrive together – which requires human beings to practice wise, humble, responsible stewardship, after the model of servanthood that we have in Jesus. ...”
I thought you might find this of interest.
Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (www.pcusa.org/)
Excerpted from the 202nd General Assembly (1990) Report: “Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice.” More information can be found here, including how to get a copy of the the full report.
“Creation cries out in this time of ecological crisis . . . Therefore, God calls the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to:
respond to the cry of creation, human and non-human;
engage in the effort to make the 1990s the ‘turnaround decade,’ not only for reasons of prudence or survival, but because the endangered is God’s creation; and
draw upon all the resources of biblical faith and the Reformed tradition for empowerment and guidance in this adventure.
“The church has powerful reason for engagement in restoring God’s creation:
God’s works in creation are too wonderful, too ancient, too beautiful, too good to be desecrated.
Restoring creation is God’s own work in our time, in which God comes both to judge and to restore.
The Creator-Redeemer calls faithful people to become engaged with God in keeping and healing the creation, human and non-human.
Human life and well-being depend upon the flourishing of other life and the integrity of the life-supporting processes that God has ordained.
The love of neighbor, particularly ‘the least’ of Christ’s brothers and sisters, requires action to stop the poisoning, the erosion, the wastefulness that are causing suffering and death.”
“Therefore, the 202nd General Assembly affirms that:
... Earth-keeping today means insisting on sustainability – the ongoing capacity of natural and social systems to thrive together – which requires human beings to practice wise, humble, responsible stewardship, after the model of servanthood that we have in Jesus. ...”
I thought you might find this of interest.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
National Wildlife Federation
The NWF has been to the Gulf Coast and oil is leaking 200,000 gallons of oil a day!! The NWF has stated more than 400 species of wildlife is being threatened. We have got to put into place new policies for our environment. I am just sick regarding Congress' lack of concern and how they are dragging their feet and not taking any action. I'm tired of this bickering. I want to be part of the solution...not part of the problem.
Greenpeace in the Gulf:BP Deepwater Disaster
Greenpeace has moved aggressively to the Gulf in response to the oil spill. They have staff on the ground interviewing with the media talking about the greater implications, assisting local clean up groups, and bearing witness to this tragic and preventable event. This oil spill is a major wake up call. I question the benefit of off shore drilling. I don't think this is the way to solve our energy problems.
Let us remember to keep our prayers directed to all of God's creatures affected by this major event. Let our prayers be to all fishermen and their families, small business owners along the coastline. Pray for our country to come together as one nation and do what we can to help....and offering prayers is a most powerful service. Carpe Diem!
Let us remember to keep our prayers directed to all of God's creatures affected by this major event. Let our prayers be to all fishermen and their families, small business owners along the coastline. Pray for our country to come together as one nation and do what we can to help....and offering prayers is a most powerful service. Carpe Diem!
Monday, May 3, 2010
GP Oil Spill
I don't know about you but I am sick regarding the oil spill with GP. I heard the governor of Louisana make the comment,"I have nothing against oil, but....WHERE IS YOUR BACKUP PLAN OR PLAN B?" How could GP let this happen? What frightens me is oil can come out of the earth for a very long time before it is capped. GP is now trying to say it isn't their fault! Excuse me? So how is everyone out there feeling about this?
I do believe we all need to pray on this. Pray for God to be with the men and women working on solutions. Pray for the fisherman and other businesses on the waterfront, to know people are keeping them in their thoughts and hearts. I'm praying for all of God's creatures to know to go away.
I do believe we all need to pray on this. Pray for God to be with the men and women working on solutions. Pray for the fisherman and other businesses on the waterfront, to know people are keeping them in their thoughts and hearts. I'm praying for all of God's creatures to know to go away.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Earth Day Sunday
Our Earth Day Service at John Knox Presbyterian, was thought provoking and informative. Dr. Jeff London had a wonderful message we MUST hear and respond too. (You can read his sermon on JK's website: johnknoxchurch.org) God's Creation is in peril and groaning and we can sleep no more. We must awake and begin to take action, to let our voices be heard in Congress. We cannot wait for government...we the people, must join with our brothers and sisters around the globe.
We can start with the small baby steps:
1) Recycle and buy minimally packed goods as much as possible.
2) Wash clothes in cold or warm water, not hot.
3) Install low-flow shower heads to use less water
4) Run the dishwasher only when full and don't use heat to dry dishes.
5) Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
6) Plug air leaks in windows and dodors to increase energy efficiency
7) Replace old appliances with energy efficient models
8) Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible
9) Adjust your thermostat- lower in winter, higher in summer
10) Share these simple steps with friends and family and increase awareness
We can do this. Let's be part of the solution for our grandchildren.
P-s-s-t...DO SOMETHING! Carpe Diem
Peace and Joy
We can start with the small baby steps:
1) Recycle and buy minimally packed goods as much as possible.
2) Wash clothes in cold or warm water, not hot.
3) Install low-flow shower heads to use less water
4) Run the dishwasher only when full and don't use heat to dry dishes.
5) Replace standard light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
6) Plug air leaks in windows and dodors to increase energy efficiency
7) Replace old appliances with energy efficient models
8) Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible
9) Adjust your thermostat- lower in winter, higher in summer
10) Share these simple steps with friends and family and increase awareness
We can do this. Let's be part of the solution for our grandchildren.
P-s-s-t...DO SOMETHING! Carpe Diem
Peace and Joy
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