Category: Earth Care
Bottle Caps to Benches
Recycling Collection Project
Tierra Nueva Couseling Center is asking you to recycle your plastic bottle caps and lids to make beautiful park benches. Drop them off in our church lobby; keep them out of Santa Fe landfills by upcycling them into benches to serve the Center's therapists, clients, and the entire community.Read more
Public Lands Caucus Launched
US Capitol, May 7
To kick off an event on Wednesday May 7th at the US Capitol celebrating the formation of the bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, members of the US House of Representatives turned to our Rev. Andrew Black for a prayer. Read an excerpt from Pastor Andrew's prayer and view a video of the launch celebration.Read more
Volunteer Caja Clean-Up
Earth Care Project, May 3, 10-4
For years, the Caja del Rio has suffered from illegal dumping, vandalism, and improper use from off-highway vehicles that leave lasting scars on a land so many of us love and cherish. Join us Saturday, May for a day of enjoying and giving back to the Caja!Read more
Protecting the Caja del Rio
Solidarity Hour Video
On March 11 Pastor Andrew provided the Solidarity Hour with an incredible presentation on everything from the geography of the Caja del Rio, its Petroglyphs, biodiversity, ongoing threats, and the history of the coalition work to ensure its protection. View the video of this important presentation.Read more
100 NM Leaders Call on Biden
From PCUSA News, Dec 19:
More than 100 New Mexico leaders call on President Biden to designate the Caja del Rio a national monument. More than 100 spiritual, faith, and tribal leaders from across New Mexico sent a letter last week to President Joe Biden, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and the New Mexico congressional delegation calling for the protection of the Caja del Rio as a national monument.Read more
A Poisoned Well Is Forever
PBM Breakfast, Dec 14, 9am
Saturday Dec 14, we welcome Mariel Nanasi, Executive Director and President of New Energy Economy. Mariel left an exciting law practice in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Internet Crimes to act as guardian of our energy economy in New Mexico and associated environmental impacts. Her work in this area is renowned.Read more
Give Thanks: Give Back to Nature
Composting is the most sustainable way to handle food scraps. The Creation Care team and EarthKeepers 360 want to help you get started. Pick up free compost bags in the EarthKeepers 360 display case in the Church lobby. Deposit your compost bags in the compost bins found in the church basement. Show your appreciation for our earth by giving back to it.
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The Burning Bush
Adult Ed, Apr 28
VIDEO. Is First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe a responsible steward of God's creation? In his class, "The Burning Bush—Responsible Stewardship in a World on Fire," Pastor Andrew helps us look at our environmental footprint and climate shadow as a church and a member of the broader community.Read more
Celebrate Earth Month by Composting
Earth Care Opportunity, April
Interested in composting? You can still pick up your 3 free compost bags in the church lobby. Fill each bag with your kitchen food scraps and deposit it in the compost bins located in the church basement. Learn more about how beneficial composting is for our earth and get started.Read morePage 2 of 6