We continue a long-standing tradition of commitment to creation stewardship.

The Creation Stewardship group works to equip BHPC to continue a lead in environmental preservation that began in 1970 when BHPC drafted and presented the first environmental statement adopted as church policy at the denominational level. This work includes joining with other PCUSA congregations to spearhead new initiatives for the members to follow.

The approach of Creation Stewardship is directly in keeping with BHPC’s commitment to peacemaking since the first priority we have is to preserve the planet, the environment upon which we all depend for life itself.

As We Celebrate Earth Day 2010

 As the Senate takes up clean energy and climate legislation we see the potential for new power sources that can put Americans back to work and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. A new book, Clean Energy Common Sense: An American Call to Action on Global Climate Change, helps bring it all into focus. It is co-written by Frances Beinecke President of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and BHPC member, Bob Deans, Director of Federal Communications in the DC Office of NRDC. Its foreword is written Robert Redford.

Frances and Bob want to speak directly to the American people about what they believe is the single greatest environmental challenge of our time.

The book has a simple message: climate change is a problem, it affects all of us, and it will only grow worse until we take action to curb it. We can turn back climate change in ways that strengthen our economy and make our country more secure. And we must do so now, while we still have time.

More than two centuries ago, Thomas Paine kindled the fire of revolution with his classic essay, "Common Sense." He laid out the case for independence in simple language, clear and concise. He showed how this cause bound us as one. And he called on American patriots everywhere to stand up for what they believed. 

The authors hope this book follows in that tradition, informing the conversation on climate change and inspiring readers to speak out and tell our leaders where they stand.

     —Bob Deans