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SPRING WEBINAR Neonicotinoids: The Pesticides Threatening Bees, Birds, & Our Health Join us for our next webinar and learn more about the effects of pesticides on pollinators! Webinar Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm EDT (6:30 CDT, 5:30 MDT, 4:30 PDT) Presenter: Daniel Raichel, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) Our presenter will explain the science behind the threats posed by neonicotinoid pesticides, aka “neonics,” to pollinators, biodiversity, and our own health as well as neonics’ surprising prevalence in our environment.  The popular pesticides contaminate soil, water, and plant life on a nearly unprecedented scale, driving mass losses of birds and bees, and raising alarm bells for a whole host of wildlife, clean water, and human health.  The presentation will conclude with a discussion of what we can all do to protect and promote pollinators in our environment. Speaker Bio: Daniel Raichel, Director, Pollinators & Pesticides, Nature Program, focuses on protecting our nation’s bee populations from the ever-growing threats to their health and existence—in particular, the use of bee-toxic pesticides. Before joining the Nature Program, Raichel was co-director of NRDC’s Community Fracking Defense Project and an advocate for the cleanup of industrial pollution in the New York region. Raichel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 2025 Earth Care Lenten Devotional   Our 2025 Lenten Devotional was made possible by the volunteers contributing their devotions as well as Spanish language collaboration with our partner organization Red Presbiteriana para el Cuidado de la Creación. CLICK HERE to download the English language version of the Lenten Devotional CLICK HERE to download the Lenten Devotional in Spanish Would you like to receive each devotion on its designated date in your email Inbox?  If so, you can request devotional emails through Lent by signing up with your email CLICK HERE. Online Bible Study What do you see Moses and Jesus saying about generosity toward the poor, and how are we generous to the poor today? Do you know people or corporations/businesses that have been affected or displaced because of climate change disasters such as rising sea levels, fires, floods? What climate actions can you and your congregation take, and do you see yourself advocating on behalf of creation care to your legislators? We will explore these questions and more in our upcoming study of a lesson on Economic Climate Justice. You are invited to join Presbyterians for Earth Care on Sunday, March 23rd for an online study of: Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation by Patricia K. Tull Suggestions for Leaders by Rebecca Barnes Please join PEC for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful study.   Time: 7:00 pm Eastern/ 6:00 pm Central/ 5:00 pm Mountain/ 4:00 pm Pacific. The study will run for 75 minutes. Study Leaders: Rev. M. Courtenay Willcox and Rev. Lucy Youngblood The study guide is helpful, but not necessary to participate. Each lesson is stand alone - join us online for any or all of our study sessions! We hope to see you there! CLICK HERE FOR INFO & ZOOM LINK SPRING WEBINAR The Book of Revelation: All Creation’s Hallelujah Webinar Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm EDT (6:30 CDT, 5:30 MDT, 4:30 PDT) Presenter: Robert A. Bryant, Ph.D., Kristen Herrington Professor of Bible, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Presbyterian College The Revelation to John--the last book of the Bible, and sometimes the first book to capture eyes and ears of people and cultures across time. This study enables groups to learn together about messages to first century (CE) churches and how these speak to churches today. Explore visions conveyed in apocalyptic style that provoke faithful wonder and how symbols and metaphors illustrate God’s character and purpose as well as the consequences of evil. Study the ways in which prophecy conveys what matters to God and what Christians need to do to remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus, the Messiah and Savior of the world, and to respect God’s loving care for all creation. Registration coming soon! Save the Date! Registration opens in May Presbyterians for Earth Care Biennial Earth Care Conference “Sacred Creation: Justice Flows Down Like Water” October 8-11, 2025 Ferncliff Camp & Conference Center 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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