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Faith and the Environment

cathedralwindowWhat does your faith say about the environment? The world's faith traditions celebrate the goodness of creation and acknowledge the special position of responsibility that the Creator has established for humankind.

Many American communities of faith have issued statements, resolutions, and articles contemplating what specific actions we as people should take to care for the rest of creation.

Following are links to denominational statements and other religious materials regarding faith and the environment. Don't see the one you're looking for? Let us know and we'll add it!

Pope John Paul II Statement on the Environment

World Council of Churches 

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

The Episcopal Church 

Unitarian Universalist Association 

National Council of Churches of Christ

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 

Presbyterian Church USA 

Friends Committee on National Legislation 

American Baptist 

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Religious Action Center of Reform Judiasm 

Interfaith Council for Environmental Stewardship 

Archidiocese of Santa Fe