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Electrify Everything! It is more crucial than ever to find ways to stop burning fossil fuels. We can do this by fully electrifying our homes, churches, and transportation. In this webinar, Trisha Tull will introduce the ins and outs of electrification and the benefits available for doing so. WEBINAR DATE: Thursday, July 10, 2025 TIME: 7:30 pm EDT (6:30 CDT, 5:30 MDT, 4:30 PDT) PRESENTER: Trisha Tull PRESENTER BIO The Rev. Dr. Patricia Tull is A.B. Rhodes Professor Emerita of Hebrew Bible, author of the 2024-2025 Horizons Bible Study Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation and a certified electric coach for Rewiring America. CLICK HERE for Webinar Registration The Bible, Sabbath, and the Earth 2025 There is so much turmoil in creation, and it's easy to get burned out on all that could be done to respond.  Join Garrett Associate Professor of Hebrew Scriptures and Director of Digital Learning Dr. G. Brooke Lester and PEC contributor,  Director of the Garrett Collective rev. dr. abby mohaupt for a facilitated conversation on how the biblical tradition calls for sabbath (or rest) for all creation. Register to join live or receive the recording. Date: July 24, 2025 Time: From 7pm to 8:30pm. Cost: $20 with sliding scale available. Location: Zoom Registration Deadline: July 23, 2025 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BibleSabbathEarth Save the Date for our August Webinar Join us to learn about clean water partnerships from Kendall Cox, Director of Programs for Living Waters for the World,  a non-profit organization that trains teams to work with partners on water purification projects. There are now over 1,150 water partnerships, from right here in the US and to 27 other countries, bringing clean water to God's children. We will find out how we can support clean water access domestically and worldwide. CLICK HERE for Registration 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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WCC NEWS: Side event to World Summit on the Information Society spotlights why churches are involved in digital justice

Experts in digital justice, communicators, and media representatives gathered for a side event to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 on 8 July. The summit is being held in Geneva from 7-11 July. 09 July 2025 The side event was organized by the World Council of Churches and cohosted by the World Association for Christian Communication.  The community gathering and reception focused on local and global voices for digital justice.  The World Association for Christian Communication, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches, is leading ecumenical voices for a people-centred digital transformation at the summit. A 7-person World Association for Christian Communication delegation includes partners from the Philippines, Zimbabwe, and Costa Rica, who shared their local digital justice perspectives and the status of discussions at WSIS+20 which will be shaping digital governance for years to come. Philip Lee, World Association for Christian Communication general secretary, described some of his experiences at the summit—including pitching his organization’s membership to a robot.  Although he didn’t get very far with his endeavor, the encounter did, he said, “crystalize the leap” the world has made related to technology and AI.  The group also heard from Xian Guevara, deputy secretary general of the Computer Professionals Union, an organization of IT professionals and digital rights advocates in the Philippines. The union is a World Association of Christian Communication partner.  Guevara described some the union’s social media and digital marketing strategies for socio-civic organizations. "The problem there is, that a lot of people do not have access to to smart phones,” he said, adding that the government in the Philippines wants people to register their phones for security, ostensibly to protect them from scams. “The problem there lies in—what is the government doing with our data?" Patience Zirima, executive director of Gender and Media Connect in Zimbabwe, also a World Association for Christian Communication partner, described her work in promoting gender equality in the media, and in advancing policies that support the rights, safety, and representation of journalists, particularly women.  Kemly Camacho, cofounder and general coordinator of the Sulá Batsú Cooperative in Costa Rica, spoke about her biggest concerns related to digital justice, among them how local communities are vulnerable to technologically-driven manipulation and bias.  The speakers fielded questions from those gathered, including inquiries about CO2 emissions coming from the cooling of the data centers, as well as how much water the centers require for cooling.  Camacho agreed that water considerations are very important, and urged churches to advocate governments to take responsibility for where data centers are built.  Marianne Ejdersten, WCC director of communication, said she was grateful that the WCC could host the group. “As communicators standing for digital justice, there is clearly more work to do, and we have been able to learn from one another,” she said. “To be continued!”  See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 356 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland

Statement on ICE Actions and Support for Vulnerable Communities from Office of Ecumenical and Urban Affairs

As a community of faith, we recognize the importance of upholding the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their race, religion, and immigration status. While we understand the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing immigration laws, we are deeply concerned about the impact of their actions on vulnerable populations, including families, children, and those seeking asylum. We call upon ICE to exercise compassion and sensitivity in its enforcement actions, particularly in sensitive locations such as churches and schools. These places should be safe havens, where individuals can seek refuge and support without fear of persecution or detention. We urge our members and the broader community to welcome and support those who are fleeing persecution, violence, or natural disasters. We will continue to advocate for policies and practices that promote justice, compassion, and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status. Key Principles: Respect for Human Dignity: We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their immigration status. Compassion in Enforcement We urge ICE to exercise compassion and sensitivity in its enforcement actions, particularly in sensitive locations. Support for Vulnerable Populations: We will continue to support and advocate for those who are most vulnerable, including families, children, and those seeking asylum.  Advocacy for Just Policies:  We will advocate for policies and practices that promote justice, compassion, and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their immigration status.  We will advocate for people who are facing discrimination, illegal deportation, and detention.  We call on the current Presidential administration of the United States to immediately cease any totalitarian policies that threaten all peace-loving citizens, legal immigrants, and further isolation of the United States of America, the most merciful peace-loving nation on planet earth.  Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr. Ecumenical Officer, AME Church

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Truth and Action Roundup 7.04.25

View this email in your browser Welcome to the Truth and Action Roundup, a reliable weekly source of information, inspiration, and action for the second Trump administration. Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up here to continue receiving it. This July Fourth presents an opportunity to reflect on the vision of the United States as envisioned by those who have rejected both the creedal faith of the Declaration of Independence and the acknowledgment of the divine in every person. This is not the first time we’ve been faced with this vision. While there are many precedents, resistance in the name of liberation also has a long history.  While there is solace in knowing the history of resistance, it is not enough to rest on the belief that everything will be made right. We must remember that every moment is contingent upon the choices we make today. The moral clarity we display in our actions shall shape the story of our country going forward.  — Rev. Moya Harris and Chad Stanton, Sojourners  In the News Here’s what’s been happening this week: 1) The Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill, codifying much of the Trump Administration’s domestic agenda after a week of negotiations and protests. These culminated in Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ ‘magic minute’ - a prolonged speech intended to delay the final vote. Without changes, the law is expected to leave thousands without healthcare and food support and will also increase funding for immigration enforcement and detention. 2) Currently, we see the Trump administration continuing to escalate its targeted attacks on migrant communities. The first detailed account of the conditions of detention for people detained at CECOT, the camp in El Salvador being used by the Trump administration, as described by Kilmar Abrego García, is troubling. We also continue to see a build in detention capacity for U.S.-run facilities here and at Guantanamo Bay, with the administration promoting a detention facility built in a Florida swamp as a “deterrent.” Meanwhile, the Trump administration is intensifying its efforts to denaturalize citizens, with threats especially directed at presumptive Democratic mayoral candidate for New York, Zohran Mamdani. 3) We’ve also seen the administration attempt to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants despite ongoing dangers in their homeland. A federal judge has blocked this move. This action, along with the fallout from the cancellation of development aid by USAID, has been garnering increasing attention. Reports have emerged from whistleblowers deployed there, indicating that U.S. contractors in Gaza firing live rounds at civilians seeking aid. Meanwhile, Israel has been accused of using hunger as a weapon, amid ongoing speculation about peace negotiations with Hamas. Take Action Please join allies and CASA at the U.S. District Court for another hearing in Kilmar's case. Kilmar is currently detained in Tennessee and Judge Xinis of the U.S. District Court in Maryland will be hearing arguments to bring Kilmar to Maryland. You can RSVP here. The Human Rights Campaign is also leading a campaign calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to cease their wrongful abductions and return Andry José Hernández Romero and others like them safely and immediately. What We’re Reading I'm Not Letting Christian Nationalists Ruin My July Fourth | “I think it’s a mistake for us to cede patriotism to those who turn it into a poisonous blend of nationalism and ethnocentrism.” (By Adam Taylor) The Big Blasphemous Bill | The GOP’s sweeping legislation would make it official: The economy is America’s god, and people will be sacrificed on its altar. (By C. Andrew Doyle) The Christian Rapper Who Thinks You’re Loving The Wrong Neighbor | “You don't know Jesus 'til you see him in your enemy.” (By Josiah R. Daniels) Deep Breaths  Whose Independence? Today, America celebrates independence with parades and fireworks, proclaiming freedom from tyranny. But we must ask open and honest hearts: freedom for whom? How can a nation celebrate liberty while enacting policies that deny life and dignity to so many? Even now, Congress has approved a budget that cuts Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and WIC—lifelines for children, elders, disabled neighbors, and working families. These are not just numbers on a ledger; these are human lives. Reducing them is not responsible budgeting; it is government-sponsored cruelty. At the same time, the Supreme Court makes decisions that erode birthright citizenship and redefine who is considered “one of us.” These actions are not accidental—they are part of a calculated plan to return to a time when only wealthy, straight, cisgender white men had full rights. How dare we celebrate independence while writing oppression into our laws? The prophet Zechariah calls us out: “Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the migrant*, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another. (Zechariah 7:9-10 NRSVUE) Proverbs warns: “If you close your ear to the cry of the poor, you will cry out and not be heard.” (Proverb 21:13 NRSV) Isaiah declares: “Woe to those who make unjust laws… to deprive the poor of their rights.” (Isaiah 10:1–2 NIV) If our freedom depends on the oppression of others, it is not freedom—it is tyranny in a new form. So today, let us choose not to participate in a hollow celebration that ignores these truths. Let us remember that true freedom is collective. It cannot belong solely to the privileged few. It must extend to the poor, the immigrant, the disabled, the marginalized—everyone made in God’s image. As people of faith and conscience, let us demand budgets that uphold life, laws that honor dignity, and leaders who prioritize justice over indifference. Because a nation is judged by how it treats the least of these. These words are trustworthy and true. May we not only remember them but live by them. — Rev. Moya Harris, Director of Racial Justice, Sojourners *My word choice. The Truth and Action Roundup is compiled by Sojourners staff: President: Rev. Adam Russell Taylor Senior Research Associate: J.K. Granberg-Michaelson Digital Content and Community Specialist: Kassandra Tapia Chief Program and Impact Officer: Bryan Epps Political Director: Chad V. Stanton Director of Racial Justice: Rev. Moya Harris Digital Education and Outreach Specialist: Cortnie Brooks Mobilizing and Policy Assistant: Miriam Tellez Senior Director of Marketing: Sandra Sims Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842