A Collection of Haiku

I am so honored to be able to present to you Presbyterians for Earth Care’s haiku collection, Creation, in Just a Few Words. This is the brainchild of Mindy Hidenfelter and I am very grateful for her imagination and dedication to this effort. In a time when it is so easy to despair over what we see happening to our natural world, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the creation we see around us. Thanks to Mindy, and to all those, young and old, who contributed to this effort. This collection of haikus is just one of the things PEC does to connect friends around the country and the world who love the creation we have been given to tend and keep. And while keeping creation is hard work, these carefully chosen words and images create a respite from our labors. You will have an opportunity to show your appreciation for this effort, along with all the other resources and opportunities for community that PEC offers, when you receive our annual fundraising campaign letter in a few weeks.

I hope you enjoy this publication half as much as I’ve enjoyed watching it come together. Grace for all you do on behalf of God’s world.

In care for God’s creation,

Courtenay Willcox

PEC Moderator

CLICK HERE to Download Haiku Compilation

It's time to nominate YOUR

Eco-Justice Champion for 2026!

Do you know a young adult, 30 years old or younger, who connects their faith with creation and shows great potential to be a future leader for environmental justice? Or perhaps you know a more mature person who has spent their life acting and advocating for the beauty, integrity, and health of God’s creation. Maybe your congregation or faith organization operates in a sustainable manner and promotes being a good steward of God’s earth, both within and beyond its membership.

If one of these prompts brought an individual or a congregation/organization to your mind, now is the time to nominate them for a Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) Annual Earth Care Award. PEC presents three awards annually, two to individuals and one to an organization. These awards are given to individuals and groups whose work for the environment is especially praiseworthy and creative.

Visit the Awards page on the PEC website for more information, then nominate your eco-justice hero by October 15, 2026.

If you are a PEC member/donor, you are welcome to nominate an awardee. If you are not a member/donor and would like to make a nomination, you can join or renew your PEC membership now.

Volunteers are needed to make the decision about which qualified individual/congregation or organizations will receive the 2026 awards. If you would like to serve on the PEC Awards Committee, contact PEC Coordinator Mindy Hidenfelter at pec@presbyearthcare.org.

The deadline for submitting nominations for PEC Awards is October 15th.

CLICK HERE to Nominate an Award Recipient

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!