Upcoming Eco-Stewards Events & Programs
Tending the Garden: A Faith Response to Protecting & Restoring Mountains, Communities & Relationships
We invite young adults (ages 18-30) who are searching for a way to connect faith and environmental stewardship to participate in the 2010 Eco-Stewards training program. Nestled in beautiful southern West Virginia, we will delve into the complex environmental issues surrounding mountains, coal, land use, and sustainability. We will consider how these issues invite us to deepen our relationship with God and with each other -- to live more simply, to consume less, and to join in a dynamic Christian movement to care for the earth. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click on Eco-Stewards 2010 for more information.
Stewardship of the Land: A Christian Community Gathering
All are welcome to join us for a weekend of workshops, local food, contemplative worship, and the commissioning of the 2010 young adult eco-stewards. We will be joined by Joel Salatin, a Christian sustainable farmer featured in The Omnivore's Dilemma and Food, Inc. Click on Community for more information.
Paid Eco-Stewards Internships
Young adults are encouraged to apply for 8-10 week summer internships at faith-based organizations that include West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps & Montgomery Presbyterian Church, Fayetville Presbyterian & WV Stewardship of Creation Ministry Team, McGraws/Ravencliff Foodbank Garden, and Bluestone Camp & Retreat and Hinton Presbyterian Church With ongoing supervision throughout the summer, interns will develop job skills relating to eco-stewardship while simultaneously building commmunity and developing lifelong friendships. Each intern will receive between $1000-2000 upon completion of their internship and housing will be provided. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible. Click on Internships for more information.
