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Baltimore church champions eco-friendly initiatives for a thriving community and planet, Presbyterian News Service, Feb 3, 2025

The Fox 45 broadcast spotlights one of three different local church initiatives to address community issues that are not “normally” considered to be part of “the church.” The Baltimore Presbytery is featured in the second segment on the program, represented by Adrienne Knight, of Knox Presbyterian Church, and Susan Krehbiel, our Social Justice Coordinator. Aired on June 4 & 18, 2023. Courtesy of Sinclair Communications, LLC.

At bay: Baltimore County congregations link spiritually to watershed projects

Baltimore Sun, 3.17.21

Earth Care Congregations are congregations that have committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories: worship, education, facilities, and outreach.

The four categories of actions in the “Earth Care Pledge” were used as a guide for developing “Earth Care Congregations: A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches,” which provides congregations with worksheets, resources, and instructions for becoming an Earth Care Congregation. Congregation members are also invited to participate as individuals by completing similar actions in their homes.s.

Click on an image below for useful ideas, tips and suggestions.

Education Worship Facilites Outreach

Certified Congregations in our Presbytery

  • Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church, Odenton
  • Catonsville Presbyterian Church, Catonsville
  • Churchville Presbyterian Church , Churchville
  • Faith Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
  • First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, Annapolis
  • First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, Columbia
  • Frederick Presbyterian Church, Frederick
  • Govans Presbyterian Church, Govans
  • Light Street Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
  • Maryland Presbyterian Church, Towson
  • Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, Crofton
  • Roland Park Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
  • Towson Presbyterian Church, Towson

Previously Certified Churches

  • Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, Baltimore
  • Knox Presbyterian Church, Baltimore

Applying for Certification

If your church is active in earth care or interested in becoming more involved in being stewards of God’s earth, visit PC(USA)’s Earth Care Congregation webpage for more information.

First Year Churches

The Earth Care Congregation application for congregations applying for their first year is available at: www.presbyterianmission.org/resource/earth-care-congregation-first-year-application.  This application includes the Earth Care Pledge.

Recertification

The Earth Care Congregation application for congregations who are recertifying is available at: www.presbyterianmission.org/resource/earth-care-congregation-recertification.  This does not include the Earth Care Pledge, as the Pledge does not need to be resubmitted after first year certification.

Earth Care Pledge

The Earth Care Pledge can be downloaded by itself as a PDF document.


Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Partner Congregations

Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake is building a movement of faith communities working together to restore, honor, and protect the Chesapeake Bay. To learn more about the Partner Pledge, visit the IPC’s website.

  • Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
  • Catonsville Presbyterian Church
  • Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church
  • Churchville Presbyterian Church
  • Dickey Memorial Presbyterian Church
  • Fallston Presbyterian Church
  • Faith Presbyterian Church
  • First Presbyterian Church of Howard County
  • Govans Presbyterian Church
  • Highland Presbyterian Church
  • Knox Presbyterian Church
  • Maryland Presbyterian Church
  • Roland Park Presbyterian Church
  • Second Presbyterian Church
  • Towson Presbyterian Church
  • Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church

Respond to climate change with Interfaith Power & Light

Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA) is working with churches across the Presbytery and congregations of many faiths in Maryland and the DC area to support them in responding to climate change. Join the email list to connect with our regional faith climate movement, invite a speaker or program, download their annual Lenten Creation Care calendar, order light switch reminders for your facility, and explore taking your church solar!

The Climate Care Challenge

The Climate Care Challenge is a two part commitment that first asks participants to make a personal step to help decrease the impacts of climate change, then asks for an outward step that engages the participant’s community. Take the Climate Care Challenge

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