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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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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How does liturgy expose the web of relationship from climate change, environmental racism, and gender justice? How goes liturgy inspire communities to agitate for the healing of the planet? How can a liturgy within a building connect with planetary elements like water, soil, compost, and gardens? Join us for this webinar to hear from communities around the country asking and responding to these questions. Moderated by Rev. Ashley Goff of Church of the Pilgrims, Washington, D.C.  Watch the recording!

Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

A lack of transparency within supply chains and dangerous factory conditions and human trafficking are persistent problems in the making of our clothes which makes picking the “right” garment an even more difficult process. So what do we do? In this webinar we will learn, together, about the abuses present in the industry and what we can do to address them. From seeking out alternatives, to corporate, community, and government advocacy, there is much that we can do to bring transparency and greater justice to the marketplace. Watch the Recording.

Disclaimer: Sacred Space Online Learning (SSOL) seeks to provide individuals with information about religious, spiritual, or faith-based online resources from a variety of sources. Sacred Space Online Learning does NOT claim ownership over this online course or online offering. Sacred Space Online Learning is also NOT responsible for the accuracy of the materials, the content, the way they are advertised or taught, or the costs associated with this online course or offering. The views and opinions expressed in this online course or offering are those of the creators and/or the persons appearing in the online class or offering. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of SSOL, the OFLD, or MCC. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the creator(s) of the given online course or online offering.

Caring for God’s creation and being wise financial stewards of resources go hand-in-hand when saving energy! The April webinar introduced the EPA Portfolio Manager as a free tool to help your church reduce its energy bill and start saving money! Presenters: Jerry Lawson (EPA EnergyStar for Congregations), Mike Lorimer and Jo Randolph (Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church), Dorothy Grimes  (Montevallo Presbyterian Church). Watch the Recording!

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As people consume more energy and technology products, the demand for fossil fuels, metals and minerals continues to rise. This increase has fueled a corresponding rise in conflicts, poverty, corruption, pollution and environmental degradation in the communities and countries in which extractive resources are mined. This webinar looks specifically at problems associated with smelting in Peru and mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia, and analyzes the extractive industries more broadly in Latin America as well as globally. Panelists: Rev. Jed Koball (PCUSA Mission co-worker), Robin Blakeman (PCUSA Teaching Elder working with Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition) and Carlos Lozano-Acosta (AIDA – Interamerican Association for Environmental Defense).Watch the Recording!

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In this Bible study we consider God’s concern about and provision for the multi-layered hunger that is a reality of our life together. The Hunger Program, Barry Ensign-George, Associate for Theology in the Office of Theology & Worship, and Patty Sanders, the Hunger Action Advocate from Presbytery of the Redwoods, reflect on hunger in the Bible and our call to respond to God’s concern. Watch the recording.

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Approaching World Food Day, we explain fundamental barriers to serving up the right to food with a special focus on a critical ingredient – seeds.  Presenters explain the role of seeds in more democratic, equitable, and sustainable local and global food and farm systems. Seeds bring the cultural aspects of agriculture, and the freedom to save and maintain control over seeds is foundational to food sovereignty. Farmers know this, and multinational corporations do as well. While the power of corporations is concentrated and focussed, farmers are naturally dispersed and challenged to unite their voices and influence. Hear how farmers and allies are succeeding in changing the landscape, and how we can support these efforts locally, nationally and globally.

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