Presbyterians for Earth Care - NEXT WEEK: Climate Change & Migration Webinar Plus the PEC Annual Gathering🎉

NEW WEBINAR Climate Change and Migration: Compounding Factors Different yet parallel perspectives on the profound effects of climate change on migration will be the topic of this very important and timely webinar. Along with policies that favor imported goods, conflict over water resources and arable land, and large-scale corporate farming activities, climate change is a growing and significant factor in the movement and displacement of people in many parts of the world. Gregg Brekke will discuss the latest research with and about migrants, along with published reports of the effects of climate change, especially on vulnerable people, many of whom rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Andrew Kang Bartlett will discuss climate displacement of trees and animals and related impact on people. He will talk about forest assisted migration and indigenous reforestation efforts, along with specific stories of work being done by two Presbyterian Tree Fund recipients in Minnesota and Alabama. Andrew will also discuss the recent work of groups in Alaska. Webinar Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm EST (6:30 CST, 5:30 MST, 4:30 PST) Presenters: Gregg Brekke and Andrew Kang Bartlett The Rev. Gregg Brekke is an award-winning photojournalist and writer dedicated to telling stories of justice and faith. Through more than 20 years of traveling the world to cover stories of migration, the Rev. Gregg Brekke has documented the devastating impact of climate change on the movement of people.  Andrew Kang Bartlett has degrees from Friends World College and San Francisco State University. He has worked and studied in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and Central America, and lived for five years in East Asia working with Koreans in Japan on their civil rights struggles, primarily at the Korea Christian Center in Osaka. This summer he’ll celebrated 36 years of marriage with his former Korean drums teacher, Haeja Kang. They have two children – Elías (30), a public defense lawyer, and Julian (27), a cook for the unhoused population in Louisville. For fun Andrew enjoys group reading of Rudolf Steiner, yoga, ecstatic dance, hiking, cycling, pickleball, and growing sweet potatoes.  CLICK HERE for MORE INFO & REGISTRATION Presbyterians for Earth Care Steering Committee Election We are happy to present the nominees for positions on the 2025 PEC Steering Committee.  If you are a member of PEC, or if you have donated to PEC, you are eligible to cast your vote in the Steering Committee Election.  (If you are not a member or donor to PEC, you can find more information about becoming a member HERE.)  Voting takes place online and will end on January 12, 2025. For 2-year Terms: Rev. Courtenay Willcox - Moderator Jo Randolph - Treasurer Dr. Mark Eakin - Mid Atlantic Regional Representative Consuelo Walker - Middle America Regional Representative Rev. Matthew Davis - Western Regional Representative Eileen Best - At-Large Representative Rev. Sarah Mayer - At-Large Representative Derrick Weston - At-Large Representative More detailed information about each candidate can be found by CLICKING HERE. CLICK HERE TO VOTE You won’t want to miss our virtual Annual Gathering on January 12th!  Participants will have an opportunity to meet our current Steering Committee members, vote on our SC nominees, gather in small discussion groups, and learn more about what we can do to take care of the earth. Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025 Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm EST (3:00 CST, 2:00 MST, 1:00 PST) Location: Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83914853065?pwd=Jm5SrLitDk7WFqZagBY0nWJBa4JOgM.1 Meeting ID: 839 1485 3065 Passcode: 426777 Webinar Recording & Resources Now Available Winter Solstice Worship Service presented by The Rev. Dr. Janet Adair Hansen on Dec. 21, 2024 CLICK HERE for Webinar Recording & Resources Thank you for your prayers, your participation and your support of PEC efforts to help churches and individuals care for God’s creation.  After a busy year of programming, communication, and advocacy, PEC concludes 2024 with a budget deficit. Please consider making an end-of-the-year gift (or beginning-of-the year gift) to support the work of Presbyterians for Earth Care. Click here to give online. We can make a difference together! How can we help you care for God’s creation?  Drop us an email and let us know at presbyearthcare@gmail.com Help us grow! Please let us know if there is anyone we should add to our list!  Just reply to this email.  Thank you! Please help us to continue to assist individuals and churches in creation care work by donating to PEC through our website by CLICKING HERE.  Thank you!

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