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:

Committee members and overture advocates at General Assembly: Jenny Holmes, Karen Turney, Sue Smith, Rev. Carolyn Gillette
Committee members and overture advocates at General Assembly: Jenny Holmes, Karen Turney, Sue Smith, Rev. Carolyn Gillette

 

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.
    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.
    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