As most of you probably know, President Trump recently announced his intention to withdraw support for the Paris Climate Agreement. PC(USA) released a statement, including the following quote: “The...
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FPCY is a Certified Earth Care Congregation
Earth Care Congregations are PC(USA) congregations that have committed to the “Earth Care Pledge” and accomplished a specific number of actions toward caring for God’s earth in four categories: worship,...
Help Support Organic Produce Coming to Our Food Pantry
Looking for a way to Eat Green this summer, and support local farming (and also our own Food Pantry)? Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, right here in Yorktown (preserving the land of a former...
What *You* Can Do About Climate Change
With Earth Day just behind us, perhaps you’re wondering what you can do about climate change. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what changes we can personally make to reduce our own “carbon...
Recycling your Electronic Waste
How can I Responsibly Recycle My Electronic Waste? E-waste contains many valuable, recoverable materials such as aluminum, copper, gold, silver, plastics, and ferrous metals. In order to conserve natural...
Earth Sunday 2017 – April 23
Join us as we celebrate “Earth Sunday” on April 23. We will have special worship services at 8:30 and 10:45 led by our GreenFaith team. After each service, join us in Fellowship hall for information...
Labyrinth Dedication on April 23
On Sunday, April 23, at 12:30 pm we will dedicate our new outdoor labyrinth. A labyrinth is a single path with one entrance and exit that is often walked as part of a spiritual practice. The image...
Celebrate God’s Creation! An Eco-theological Reflection
God created humanity in God’s own image…and said to them, “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and master it. Take care of the fish of the sea, the birds in the sky, and everything crawling...
Healing Sacred Sites – A Special Tour Opportunity in Peekskill
HRP Green is organizing a tour on the Peekskill Trolley for a tour through the Hudson River Valley. In preparation for Holy Week and Easter, participants will visit sites of environment death and...
News from the Green Team March 2017
I know you’ve been wondering….okay, maybe not but we have been busy. Your GreenTeam is currently Robin Corpolongo, Donna Gresh, Theresa Kennedy, Connie Knapp, David Lee, Tami Seidel, Lynda Spring,...