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Mainstream Protestant Perspectives on Sustainable Economies
Alverna Covenant (Report on Task Force on Christian Lifestyle and Ecology) cont.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1991

THE ALVERNA COVENANT

As a member of the human family and a follower of Jesus Christ, I hereby covenant that:
I will change my lifestyle to reduce my contribution to pollution
I will support recycling efforts
I will search for sustainable lifestyles
I will work for public policies which lead to a just and sustainable society
I will share these concerns with others and urge them to make this covenant.

Read the complete statement in the Environmental Anthology of Denominational Policy.

 

 

For more information on mainline Protestant perspectives on sustainable economies:

  • Other mainline Protestant denominations have made statements and policies on similar topics, including: Sustainable Development, Paper Use, Lifestyle, Population, Corporate Responsibility, Economics, Resource Use, Recycling, and Church Operations. To read more, browse the Environmental Anthology of Denominational Policy by denomination or by environmental issue.
  • The National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program has worship and informational resources on Sustainable Living, the theme for Earth Day Sunday 1999.
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