Presbyterians for Earth Care - September Webinar: Arctic Adventures 🏔️ + Plug-in Solar Recording and Resources

SEPTEMBER WEBINAR Arctic Adventures: Encounters with Creation and Culture The Rev. Courtenay Willcox is the transitional pastor of Northampton Presbyterian Church in Holland, Pennsylvania, the moderator of Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC), and “Gigi” to three granddaughters. The Rev. Andrew Black is the associate pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the founder of EarthKeepers 360, Public Lands Field Director at the National Wildlife Federation, and serves on the PEC’s Steering Committee. Andrew is father to an adorable and precocious 6-year-old daughter. Andrew and Courtenay care about these little humans, and they, in part, compelled us to spend 5 days camping on the Alaskan tundra in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve, talking with Gwich’in leaders, and learning a few things along the way about the biblical, moral, and spiritual foundations for why we need to care about this landscape. Come hear from us about our experiences that have shaped our worldview on land stewardship. To read the related August 11, 2026 article by Mike Ferguson (published by Presbyterian News Service) Two PC(USA) pastors ‘privileged’ to spend a week in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, CLICK HERE. WEBINAR DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 TIME: 7:30 pm Eastern / 4:30 Pacific PRESENTERS: Rev. Andrew Black and Rev. Courtenay Willcox CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Plug-In Solar: Power Your Home for Cheap Our presenter gave an easy to understand presentation on plug-in solar. She covered what it is, how it works, and why policymakers and consumers are embracing the technology here in the United States. WEBINAR DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 PRESENTER: Carynton Howard, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) Plug-In Solar Resources Plug-In Solar What You Need to Know Article Bright Saver Plug-In Solar Legislation Tracker SACE Plug-In Solar White Paper, Disproportionate Regulation of Residential Plug-in Solar SACE Plug-In Solar White Paper Companion Article CLICK HERE FOR RECORDING Registration is Open for this Special Program! You're Invited: Climate Ambassador Training Join us for free! We will host one-hour, virtual PC(USA) Climate Ambassador training sessions (over 5 total dates). Learn to talk about climate change with confidence, explore real solutions, and take action in your community. Please plan to attend all 5 of the sessions if possible; however, recordings will be available for any sessions you miss. Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Eastern (4:00-5:00 pm Pacific) Facilitator: Jane Laping, PEC Member & Climate Ambassador CLICK HERE TO REGISTER From a Partner Organization: Faith + Climate Film Series Inspiring Action. Deepening Faith. Coming Together in Hope. Faith communities across the country are on the front lines of climate action, leading with hope, compassion, and courage. The Faith + Climate Film Series brings together powerful voices representing many faith traditions to explore how our spiritual traditions call us to care for creation and each other. Each 20-minute film is paired with a Discussion Guide and Sermon + Worship Kit designed for faith groups of all ages and sizes seeking deeper engagement. You will also have access to easy-to-follow facilitation materials that empower you to confidently guide your group, complete with ready-to-use promotional resources and step-by-step support for organizing an in-person viewing and discussion of the film series. When you sign up, you’ll gain full access to the film series along with these tools to lead a successful session, spark meaningful theological conversations, and integrate the film themes into your religious services. No prior experience in creation care is needed! CLICK HERE FOR INFO THANK YOU to all who submitted your haiku for the PEC earth care compilation! We look forward to sharing the completed work soon! If you have any original nature photography you would like to have us include, we welcome it! Please email photos presbyearthcare@gmail.com. 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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