Earthkeepers at Third

Our History:

Earthkeepers was born out of a recognition of the desire to help our congregation see more clearly the connection between our faith, our daily life, and ecological concerns.

Earthkeepers recognizes that Western Christendom has been blamed for contributing to the environmental crisis. We believe, however, that our Judeo-Christian tradition has much to offer in helping our culture live respectfully: in balance with all creation; grateful for its inherent God-given worth and integrity: and nourished by its beauty. This is the foundation of the stewardship of creation.

Our Vision:

Earthkeepers helps individuals and our congregation to connect Christian faith with the care for the earth. We work with individuals and with our congregation to know God more fully through deepening relationships with all of God's creation. We believe that through this experience our personal lives and our culture will be transformed. These transformations include: simplified living, environmental stewardship, justice for all creation, and a worldview that sees creation as a revelation of God. Together these lead to a rediscovery of the vitality of Christian faith.

Our Mission:

1. Equip our congregation with a theological grounding for stewardship of all creation.
2. Analyze our current congregational, family and personal practices of creation stewardship.
3. Inspire our congregation to live respectfully in balance with all creation.
4. Involve our congregation as advocates for transformation of policies and practices of creation justice.

Earthkeepers Committee:

The Earthkeepers Committee of Third Presbyterian Church is inactive as of June 1, 2011.
Contact Rod Frohman for more information:
phone - (585)271-6537
email - rfrohman@thirdspresbyterian.org