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| THE ASSOCIATION FOR RELIGION & ECOLOGY |
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| Religious groups and individuals can find many resources on practicing a more green lifestyle and join with others who have also become conscious of our environmental impact in the Assocation for Religion & Ecology. The ARE links individuals, households, churches, faith groups, organizations, or any other religious entity together through a network of eco-practice, awareness, and advocacy. The ARE aims to incorporate and unite diverse religious traditions and individuals with the common purpose of earth care. All traditions have reasons to honor the earth, and whatever the reasons behind one’s environmental concerns, the ARE is a chance to join together in defense of our only environment. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in nature or ecology and is willing to live a more eco-conscious life.
The Association for Religion & Ecology was originally created as the Environmental Ministry Network. The title changed in June 2006, and the mission is the same, only broader in scope. The Environmental Ministry Network was built on environmental ministries throughout the country that work locally to initiate effective and sustainable environmental practices in their communities. An environmental ministry is any ministry, group, or committee in churches or religious bodies that address ecological issues, such as efficiency, awareness, consumption, farming, etc. Eco-practices are conscious and continuous patterns of actions aimed at combating the global environmental crisis while stifling and ameliorating the damage that humans have caused to the planet’s ecosystems. The ARE continues its advocacy of environmental ministries or eco-committees/groups in religious bodies. These groups are effective at addressing numerous environmental concerns in their communities. This carries over to individuals and households as well, as many of the eco-practices involved can be practiced by anyone from one person to a large group such as a church.
Gregory S. McElwain
Founder and Director
The Association for Religion & Ecology
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