I hope you will join us this Thursday, March 9, for a free, one-hour webinar with a gifted teacher about the most important week in the church year (Holy Week) and how the most important moral concern today (Climate Change and creation care) are related. I hope you will join us as well for the Just Creation Conference next week (see below)..
"Holy Ground: The Earth as Participant in Holy Week"
This Thursday, March 9th at 7:00 pm EST (4:00 PST)
Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Paul Galbreath is Professor of Theology at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He is the author of six books including a new Lenten devotional resource: Elemental: A Journey through Lent with the Earth. I (Bruce Gillette, PEC Moderator and Pastor of the First Presbyterian Union Church in Owego New York) will serve as host for this webinar.
Please complete the form to register for this FREE workshop. You will receive a link prior to the workshop date. Register here: https://presbyearthcare.org/holy-ground-earth-holyweek/
This informative and insightful webinar will:
1) Offer a theological orientation to the importance of the earth in Scripture and worship;
2) Provide practical commentary on planning worship that recognizes the importance of the earth in worship services from Palm Sunday through the First Sunday of Easter.
Please share news about this free webinar with preachers, Bible study teachers and everyone concerned about God's creation.
“Effective preaching, teaching, and personal witness require disciplined study of both the Bible and the contemporary world.” The Confession of 1967, Book of Confessions, Presbyterian Church (USA), 9.49
Just Creation Conference: Shalom for Our Common Home Columbia Theological Seminary
NEXT WEEK: March 16-18, 2023 Focused on environmental justice, theologians, scientists, artists, and activists will reflect on how the church moves forward in a time of precipitous climate change. Centering the conference are opening and closing keynote sessions by nationally-known speakers and three plenary sessions. Each plenary session will feature a theologian, a scientist, and an activist who will guide conferees reflections on “Earth,” “Air,” and “Water.” Conferees will also have the opportunity to take part in workshops and worship and engage artists and their work. Check out the national Presbyterian News Service article on this conference.
Presbyterians for Earth Care is thrilled to be one of the sponsors for this exciting conference. For more information about the conference, visit the website HERE. Both in-person and virtual conference attendance options are available. 
Can we help you and/or your church care for creation? We offer free resourcing for you and your church over the phone, on zoom and in person (if one of our 1,800 PEC members and friends live near you). Email us at presbyearthcare@gmail.com.
Help us grow! Please let us know if there is anyone we should add to our list!
Email us at presbyearthcare@gmail.com. Thank you!
Please help us to continue to assist individuals and churches in creation care work by donating to PEC on our secure website for donations. Thank you! Thank you for your prayers for the webinar, the conference and the important work of Presbyterians for Earth Care.
Blessings on you, your loved ones and your care of God's creation.
Grace and Peace,
Bruce Gillette
Moderator, Presbyterians for Earth Care | 
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