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Creation Protection Campaign:
 Never before in history, have human beings had the capacity for destroying the Earth as they are doing today. This continuing destruction of the environment, on a global scale, seriously brings into question whether humankind and the majority of living creatures can survive in the years to come.
Destruction of this magnitude of the Creator’s home for all living things points to a moral and spiritual crisis in humanity. It also presents an unprecedented challenge to those who profess to believe in a Creator, live a faith-based life, and seek to honor the Creator’s works.
The ongoing destruction of life on Earth demands that the leaders and congregants of every faith community consider their roles as stewards of creation and how they can lead society, through inspiration from their own traditions, to life-affirming and immediate changes in how humanity interacts with sacred Creation. Perhaps no other element of society can have a larger influence on how humanity responds to this call than faith-based communities.
The Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment (OCICE) developed the Creation Protection Agreement for the purpose of educating congregations of the importance of Caring for and Protecting Creation through Responsible Stewardship. Read the letter that OCICE mailed to over 900 congregations in Orange County.
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Climate Protection Campaign:
With less than 5% of the world’s population, the US produces more than 25% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, and those emissions continue to grow. We believe that US cities can, and should act to reduce green house gas emissions. Many cities are already doing so through programs such as energy conservation, urban forest restoration, control of sprawl and the use of alternative fuels in their fleets. Not only are they reducing their contributions to global warming pollution, they are investing in more livable cities through cleaner air, creation and preservation of open space, and reduced energy costs, at the same time, saving the taxpayers’ money.
Please join the mayors who are already committed to providing leadership on this nation-wide, urgent effort. Since Seattle’s Mayor, Greg Nickels first announced this initiative on February 16, 2005, the interest and positive feedback have remained intense, including national news stories. As of this writing, more than 800 mayors, including seven in Orange County (Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, and Santa Ana) have signed the Climate Protection Agreement. This is an opportunity to build on what is becoming an increasingly bi-partisan issue. Moreover, it is an opportunity to provide real leadership to the more than 80% of Americans who think the US should be acting to reduce global warming pollution.
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End Mountain Top Removal:
If the destruction of God's beautiful mountains weren't enough, Mountain Top Removal Coal Mining (MTR) destroys with flash fluds, mud slides, toxic ground water, and toxic air, just to name a few.
The Greed of coal mining companies, such as Massey Energy Company have left the people of Appalachia with few options. They can't sell their land for what it was once worth. Who wants to live in a war zone? Many have lived in these areas for generations and wouldn't consider moving. So, what are they to do? Sit around and let the coal mining companies have their way? NO! They fight!
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If you would like to help with any of these campaigns, please contact us.
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