Lynna Kaucheck from Food & Water Watch and Bobby King from the Land Stewardship Project explore this critical topic of how modern drilling and fracking impacts food, farmers, ranchers and land use in the United States. Hear about how people and communities are resisting. Watch the recording.
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Global Perspectives on Land Grabbing (Presbyterian Church USA)
Governments, transnational corporations, and investors are “grabbing land” to secure food, water, energy and factors of production abroad, and to boost economic activity through development projects. The March webinar looked at specific cases of land grabbing in Cameroon, Honduras and the Gran Chaco Region of South America and explored ways local communities are being impacted and mobilizing for change. Panelists: Jaff Napoleon Bamenjo, Coordinator of RELUFA, Joining Hands Cameroon; Stephen Bartlett, Coordinator for Constituency Education, Agricultural Missions, Inc.; Fionuala Cregan, Program Officer for the South American Chaco, Church World Service. Watch the recording.
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Trade Simulation Game “Survive or Thrive” – Train the Trainer (Presbyterian Church USA)
The Trade Simulation Game is designed to bring these issues to life through stories from our global partners. Each participant assumes a character in four trade stories loosely based on real scenarios. Characters share their realities with others and work together to understand the role of trade agreements and the people they impact. Discussion focuses on how we can respond on behalf of the poor and the environment. The fun, interactive game has been introduced to congregations on a national level. The April webinar provided an overview and information for leading the game in your community or congregation. Watch the recording.
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Bioregional Food Covenant & Watershed Discipleship (Presbyterian Church USA)
Ched Myers is an activist theologian and author who has worked in social change movements for almost 40 years. He and his partner Elaine Enns, a restorative justice practitioner, live in the Ventura River watershed in southern California and co-direct Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries. Todd Wynward lives in a yurt with his family in the high desert mountains near Taos, NM. Todd is the founder of a wilderness-based public school, leads backpacking and river trips for adult seekers, and is the animating force behind TiLT, an emerging discipleship community in Taos. He is the author of The Secrets of Leaven, a novel patheos.com calls “a delicious mystery exploring deep questions.” Watch the recording.
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Earth Care in Christian Education (Presbyterian Church USA)
How have children, youth, young adults, and adults of all ages been learning, teaching, and exploring around issues of earth care? This webinar explored programs, curriculum, and experiences of earth care education as well as best practices and helpful hints to “try this at (your) home (church)!” Watch the recording.
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Churches and Camps: Food Growing & Greening Initiatives (Presbyterian Church USA)
Each will describe the birth of the idea (seed), challenges and best practices along the way (growth & ramification), and the tangible and intangible results (fruit). Join us to be inspired and equipped! Watch the recording.
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How to run a Fair Trade store/holiday sale in your church (Presbyterian Church USA)
Running a store or sale through the local church can be difficult but rewarding to the life of a congregation. Join us as we explore why, how, and helpful tips and tricks. Lauralyn Kolb, Merry Panteleo, and Julie Bills helped with preparation and presentation. Watch the recording.
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1000 Days: Scaling Up Nutrition (Presbyterian Church USA)
Learn about the campaign, the Presbyterian focus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and ways you, your congregation and community can get more involved. Speakers include Nancy Neal (Bread for the World), Inge Sthreshley (Mission Co-Worker DRC), and Carol Winkler (Presbyterian Women). Watch the Recording.
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Agroecology and/or Industrial Farming: The Future of Food (Presbyterian Church USA)
The later approach is largely high tech and fossil fuel-based while agroecology is based on indigenous knowledge and practices to which innovations are made to fit local conditions. Joann highlights how farm workers, producers and food chain workers fare. Watch the Recording.
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Creation Care: Basic Bible 101 (Presbyterian Church USA)
Presenters will share how earth care is core to Christian ministry and how scripture undergirds the eco-justice work we do in our own lives and across the church. Watch the recording.
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