The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)

Passed and Pending Resolutions:

The list, below, represents the resolutions of individual dioceses and of the Episcopal Church, USA, concerning the environment. If there is a missing resolution, please send the text of the resolution or the URL of its location to info[@eenonline.org] (please remove the square brackets before sending the e-mail).

2012

Numbered Resolutions for the 77^th General Convention, July 5-12 in Indianapolis, IN (links to texts to be added shortly):

• A011: Reaffirm Commitment to Millennium Development Goals as a Mission Priority (Submitted by the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns)
• A012: Advocate for a Just Global Economy for International Trade (Submitted by the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns)
• A013: Study Genetically Modified Food Crops (Submitted by the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns)
• A047: Develop an Electronic Learning Community (Submitted by the Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education)
• A053: Authorize Liturgical Materials for Honoring God in Creation (Submitted by: Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. This is a follow-up to Resolution 2009-C034)
• A054: Authorize Rites and Prayers for the Care of Beloved Animals (Submitted by: Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music)
• A055: Authorize Daily Prayer for All Seasons (Submitted by: Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music)
• A088: Set Expectations for Steward Leaders (submitted by the Standing Commission on Stewardship and Development)
• A136: Affirming the Compatibility of Science and the Christian Faith (submitted by the Committee on Science, Technology, and Faith)
  

Diocesan Resolutions:

• a proposed resolution for General Convention from the Association for Episcopal Deacons to place people living in poverty on the agenda of every church meeting in 2013
• a proposed resolution for General Convention from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia to Support Legislation to Reduce Carbon Emissions

2011

• a resolution Concerning the practice of high-volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio
• a resolution Concerning High-Volume, Horizontal Hydraulic Fracturing (aka Fracking) in the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio
• Executive Council Resolution of February, 2011, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2010

• a resolution encouraging the formation of “green teams” in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas
• a Resolution in Response to Bishop Suffragan Cederholm’s Report to Convention from the Diocese of Massachusetts
• a Resolution on Sustainability from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 2010, pertaining to a Recommendation to Create Report on Genetically Modified Plants (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of February, 2010, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2009

Presented at the 76^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, July 8-17, 2009, in Anaheim, CA. Final disposition is indicated after the title.

• 2009-A035: Establishment of Environmental Commission (both houses "concurred" with the totally revised resolution that recommends that the Episcopal Church "establish a Group to evaluate the current system of standing commissions". Pending completion of that evaluation and report to the 77^th General Convention (2012), "no new Standing Commissions [shall] be established". Thus, the establishment of an environmental commission is delayed until at least 2012.)
• 2009-A045: Restricting use of Bottled Water, Energy and Water Conservation (adopted with amendment by both Houses and asks the Church to restrict the use of bottled water at General Convention and at other Church-sponsored activities, and that every baptized Christian be encouraged to practice simple energy and water conservation techniques.)
• 2009-A083: Directive for Dioceses to Formulate at Strategy for Lifelong Christian Formation in the Next Triennium (revised and passed)
• 2009-A086: Continued Development and Maintenance of the Theological Education for All (TEforALL) Web Site, Internet and Electronic Resources (passed)
• 2009-A112: Episcopal Network for Economic Justice (did not pass)
• 2009-A155: To Establish a Program for the Alleviation of Domestic Poverty (Totally revised and passed)
• 2009-A156: Sacred Acts for Sacred Water (did not pass)
• 2009-A157: Climate Change and the Millenium Development Goals (did not pass)
• 2009-B001: Amendment to the Parochial Report (did not pass)
• 2009-C011: Governmental Policies for Environmental Stewardship (Revised and passed)
• 2009-C012: Scientific Integrity and Environmental Policy (Revised and passed)
• 2009-C034: Creation Cycle of the Pentecost Season (Joint Bishop/Deputy Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy has assigned it to consideration for the 77^th General Convention for the Standing Committee on Music and Liturgy. Does not pass this session. May be revisited before the 77^th General Convention.)
• 2009-C035: Economic Justice for and with Lower Income People (did not pass)
• 2009-C044: The Earth Charter (Discharged as previously acted on this session)
• 2009-C049: Renew and Strengthen Economic Justice Ministry (Revised and passed)
• 2009-C064: Endorsement of the Earth Charter (Revised and passed)
• 2009-C070: Memorializing the Genesis Covenant (passed)
• 2009-C076: Prayers for the Life and Loss of a Companion Animal (Discharged as previously acted on this session)
• 2009-D001: Creation Cycle of the Pentecost Season (Joint Bishop/Deputy Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy has assigned it to consideration for the 2012 General Convention for the Standing Committee on Music and Liturgy. Does not pass this session)
• 2009-D014: Environmental Justice (Revised and passed)
• 2009-D015: Merciful and Humane Treatment of God's Creatures (Revised and passed)

Diocesan Resolutions:

• a Resolution to endorse The Earth Charter from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
• a Resolution on a Liturgical Creation Cycle of the Pentecost Season from the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey (passed) – to be submitted to General Convention (see 2009-D001 and 2009-C034, above)
• a Resolution on The Merciful and Humane Treatment of God’s Creatures from the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey (passed) – to be submitted to General Convention (see 2009-D015, above)
• a Resolution on Environmental Justice from the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey (passed) – to be submitted to General Convention (see 2009-D014, above)
• a Resolution on Greening the Convention from the Episcopal Diocese of New York
• a Resolution establishing a Green Congregation Program in the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota (passed)

2008

• a Resolution on Action for Environmental Protection and Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia (passed)
• a Resolution on Support Of The "Genesis Covenant" from the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon (passed)
• a Resolution Memorializing the Genesis Covenant from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia (passed) – submitted to General Convention (see C070)
• a draft proposed Resolution to go to the 76^th General Convention on establishing a time to celebrate creation within the Episcopal Church from the Diocese of Newark (did not pass)
• a draft proposed Resolution to go to the 76^th General Convention on establishing a time to celebrate creation within the Episcopal Church from the Diocese of New Jersey (passed February, 2009)
• A resolution on Carbon Footprint passed by the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, USA.
• Executive Council Resolution of February, 2008, pertaining to Support for Long-Term Carbon Neutral Goals (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2007

• a Resolution on Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development from the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island (passed)
• a Resolution to Support the Presiding Bishop's Call for a Multifaith Conference to Address Climate Change from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine (passed)
• a Resolution for Climate/Carbon Neutrality Energy Audit from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont (pending)
• Executive Council Resolution of March, 2007, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October, 2007, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of March, 2007, pertaining to Support for Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2006 (all below were presented at the 75^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, June 13-21, 2006, in Columbus, OH)

• a resolution on Regarding Environmental Stewardship from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
• Executive Council Resolution from November, 2006, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution concerning several corporations (see note below)
• Environmental Resolutions from the 75^th General Convention, 2006

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2005

• a Resolution asking Bishop Jelinek to call for the Celebration of a Creation Season from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
• an Environmental Resolution from the Episcopal Diocese of Maine concerning Environmental Responsibility in the Episcopal Church
• a Resolution from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia on Faithful Stewardship of Energy
• Executive Council Resolution from November, 2005, pertaining to Approval of Shareholder Resolution Filing concerning Environmental Justice and Genetically Modified Organisms (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from February, 2005, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2004

• Executive Council resolution from February, 2004, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)
• Executive Council resolution from February, 2004, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2003

• a Resolution on Water from the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
• a Resolution on Environmental Stewardship from the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
• a Resolution establishing a Task Force for the Stewardship of Creation from the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama) [link temporarily not working]
• a Resolution on Energy Conservation and Global Warming for Diocesan Headquarters and National Church Headquarters from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark [NJ]
• a Resolution on Integrated Pest Management from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark [NJ]
• a Resolution on Food Security from the Committee on Science, Technology and Faith
• a Resolution, Environmental Ministry and the Development of a Green Church, from the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont (passed)
• Executive Council Resolution from January, 2003, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)
• Environmental Resolutions from the 74^th General Convention, 2003

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2002

• a Resolution on Environmental Responsibility from the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee
• a Resolution to Reduce the Use of Toxic Chemicals in the Care of Parish Buildings and Grounds from the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
• a Resolution On Church Buildings and Grounds from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas
• Executive Council Resolution from February, 2002, pertaining to Support for Socially Responsible Investing (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from February, 2002, pertaining to Support for Conservation Based Legislation (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2001

• a Resolution on the Spirituality of Food Production from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
• Executive Council Resolution from January, 2001, pertaining to Support for Environmental Principles (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from February, 2001, pertaining to Mission of the Committee on National Concerns (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from February, 2001, pertaining to Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution (see note below)
• Executive Council Rresolution from June, 2001, pertaining to Support for Environmental Principles

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2000

• a Resolution on Church Buildings and Grounds, and Church-Related Activitiies from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota
• Executive Council Resolution from January, 2000, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution concerning Social Responsibility in Investments (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from October, 2000, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Endorsement of the CERES Principles for Environmental Responsibility (see note below)
• Environmental Resolutions from the 73^rd General Convention, 2000

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1999

• Executive Council Resolution from October-November, 1999, on Puerto Rico: Island of Vieques (see note below)
• Executive Council resolution from June, 1999, on Environmental Cleanup in Panama (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permits and texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1998

• a Resolution for Episcopal Power and Light from the Episcopal Diocese of California
• Executive Council Resolution from November, 1998, on US Urged to Pay Back Dues to the UN (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1997

• Executive Council Resolution from November, 1997, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Kellwood Company (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution from November, 1997, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to International House of Pancakes (see note below)
• Environmental Resolutions from the 72^nd General Convention, 1997

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1996

Executive Council Resolution of October-November, 1995, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to International House of Pancakes. (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1995

• Executive Council Resolution of February, 1995, on Establishment of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October-November, 1995, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to General Motors (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October-November, 1995, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Halliburton (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1994

• a Resolution on Celebrating a Creation Cycle from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark
• Executive Council Resolution of January-February, 1994, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to serveral companies (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October-November, 1994, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to serveral companies (see note below)
• Environmental Resolutions from the 71^st General Convention, 1994

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1993

• a Resolution on Christian obligations for God's created environment from the Episcopal Diocese of California
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1993, on Environmental Policy for Shareholder Resolutions (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1991

• Executive Council Resolution of January, 1991, on Support of Gwich'in Athabascan Indians [from the Episcopal Public Policy Network Archives] (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October-November 1991 on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to General Electric (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of October-November 1991 on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Westinghouse (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of January-February 1991, on Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of April, 1991, on Policy and Action Plan
• Resolutions from the 70^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1990

• Executive Council Resolution of March, 1990, on Resources on Stewardship of Creation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on Challenge to Use Recycled Paper at General Convention
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on an Approach to Global Economic Justice (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on Commendation of the JPIC (Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation) Report from the World Council of Churches
• Executive Council resolution of June, 1990, on Day of Stewardship of the Global Environment (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1990, on Support for a DFMS Policy on Sustainable Development (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Burlington Resources Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to General Electric Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Westinghouse Electric Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Kerr-McGee Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Union Pacific Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1990, on Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Coastal Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution Of November, 1990, on Presiding Bishop's Consultation on the Environment and Sustainable Development (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1989

• Executive Council resolution of February-March, 1989, on a Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to American Telephone and Telegraph (see note below)
• Executive Council resolution of February-March, 1989, on a Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Emerson Electric (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of June, 1989, to Support for President's Environmental Program
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1989, on the Global Environmental Crisis
• Executive Council resolution of November, 1989, on a Instructions for a Shareholder Resolution pertaining to Amoco Corporation (see note below)
• Executive Council Resolution of November, 1989, on Support for Environmental Principles (see note below)

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1988 (all below were presented at the 69^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Detroit, MI)

• a Resolution to Request a Statement of Policy and a Plan for Environmental Stewardship
• a Resolution to Respond to the Current Crisis in Rural America Caused by the Drought

1985 (all below were presented at the 68^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Anaheim, CA)

• General Convention Resolution 1985-D109 On the Topic of Pollution and Toxic Waste Disposal (did not pass both houses before adjournment)

1982 (all below were presented at the 67^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in New Orleans, LA)

• a Resolution to Request Dioceses to Respond to Issues of Land Use and Stewardship
• a Resolution to Develop an Educational Process on Judicious Land Use

1980

Executive Council resolution on Designation of Responsible Energy Sabbath

NOTE: Some of the above links may not function. In 2006, 2009, and 2012, the Episcopal Church, USA, restructured its website and changed many links. These links will be updated as time permitsand texts can be found. If you have an electronic copy of any of the above resolutions, please send them to news[@eenonline.org] (delete the square brackets before sending.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1979 (all below were presented at the 66^th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, in Denver, CO)

• a Resolution to Maintain a Simple Life Style at Church Meetings
• a Resolution to Give Priority to Educating Congregations on Energy and the Environment
• a Resolution to Urge Local Churches to Influence Land Development in Their Communities
• a Resolution to Call Upon Members to Exercise a Responsible Life Style

1978

• Executive Council Resolution of May 1978: Episcopal Church Stance on NCCC Policy Statement on Energy

1977

• Executive Council Resolution of April 1977: Support for Efforts to Resolve the Energy Crisis
• Executive Council Resolution of September 1977: Appropriation to Fund an Energy Policy Task Force

Resolutions from other Judicatories:

Presbyterian Church, USA:

• The 210^th General Assembly (1998) approved Commissioners' Resolution 98-5 calling for the United States to ratify the protocol negotiated in Kyoto
• The 211^th General Assembly (1999) again urged the government of the United States to ratify the Kyoto Protocol
• The 214^th General Assembly (2002) approved "On Cleaning Up Power Plant Pollution"

United Methodist Church:

• California Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church June 2002, Resolution #90 "In Defense of God's Creation: A Call to Preserve Biodiversity and Halt Mass Extinction"

The EpEN is a national network of active lay and clergy persons within the Episcopal Church, USA, who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation and who work to make these concerns and beliefs known throughout all Provinces and Dioceses within the church. Members come from around the Episcopal Church USA. The activities of the EpEN are focused on the areas of Reflection, Education, and Action.

If you would like to contact any of these groups or to find out more about the EpEN, please click on the links on the left.