Presbyterians for Earth Care attended PC(USA)’s 222nd General Assembly
June 18-25, 2016 in Portland, Oregon
Click here to see our postcard of activities
PEC worked with its members and partners to prepare and present the following overtures at the 222nd General Assembly. Click on the links to see the results of our efforts:
- On PC(USA) Fossil Fuel Divestment
- On Advocacy Against Factory Farming
- On Witnessing Against Environmental Degradation
- On Gratitude for and Study of the Encyclical “Laudato Si”
- On Amending “The Ministry of Members,” by Adding “Caring for God’s Creation”
PEC sponsored and/or co-sponsored the following events:
- PEC Luncheon, “Beyond Paris: Rising Waters Yet Rising Hope”
Rebecca Barnes makes a presentation at the PEC Luncheon in front of 100 attendees. June 21, 12 noon, First Presbyterian Church, Portland
Speakers: Rebecca Barnes, PC(USA), and Gary Payton, FFPCUSA
2016 PEC Awards Presentation
View the PEC Luncheon photo album on Facebook
- Joint PEC Booth with Fossil Free PCUSA
Our booth theme was water and we promoted the “No Bottled Water” campaign. June 17 – 22 in the Oregon Convention Center Exhibit Hall
View the General Assembly photo album on Facebook
- Environmental Mission Tours
June 20 – Environmental Stewardship at Willamette Valley Wineries & Farms
June 22 – Fossil Fuel Exports and Environmental Justice in the Pacific Northwest
June 23 – Earth Care Congregations Tour: A Resource for Action and Recognition Forum