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Home Page: www.eco-justice.org     *     E-mail: ministry@eco-justice.org

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Volunteer Opportunities

Resources for Liturgy
Writing poetic and powerful words for liturgy is a special gift. Clergy and worship planners are hungry for fresh and creative resources.

• Eco-Justice Ministries will receive original writings -- prayers, responsive readings and litanies, benedictions, etc. -- and post the best. Note that the materials we post on this website must have permission from the author, and must not be copyrighted.

• We also welcome information on published or distributed worship resources that enhance an eco-justice perspective. Please provide us with information on published collections, or copies of other resources with information on the original source.

Music for Worship
Music has a remarkable power to touch the spirit. Worship is one of the few places in our society where people sing together, and where they routinely listen to live music.

• Hymnal indices - We're looking for people who will work through their denomination's hymnal and prepare a listing (with comments, if possible) of hymns that are especially good at supporting an eco-justice perspective. These will include far more than the ones in the topical index for "justice" and "nature," so it will take some careful and creative reading of texts. The list could also note hymn texts which might be avoided.

• Other music resources - Along similar lines, we want to compile a listing of suplemental hymns, anthems, service music, etc., which affirm care for all of God's creation and which nurture a positive spirituality and lifestyle. We welcome suggestions for compositions to include on this list.

Web Scroungers
The Internet has a wealth of resources and information related to eco-justice (from theological writings to simple living guides to critiques of globalization to environmental studies to sites maintained by activist organizations to ... you get the idea!). We're always looking for good sites to add to our links pages.

• On the simple side, let us know of websites that you use which you think would be good links from this site.

• On a more substantial level, we'd like to enlist the help of someone to actively search the Internet for good sites and resources. Use the search engines, and follow links from other sites, to compile a listing of the best materials.

Briefing Papers
An eco-justice perspective needs to be applied to the multitudes of specific issues that we encounter in the world. Those issues are usually complex and can be overwhelming to clergy and laity without expertise in a specific field. Eco-Justice Ministries hopes to produce a series of briefing papers that will make these issues accessible to a wide range of people.

Some of the possible themes for briefing papers would be:

• Global warming / global climate change
• Forest issues in the US and globally - logging, roadless areas and wilderness, grazing
• Transportation and urban sprawl
• Environmental racism
• Endangered Species Act
• World Bank and International Monetary Fund

The briefing papers should be short (4 or 5 pages at the most), and should not present a highly-politicized slant on the subject. They should point to sources for more information, provide a theological/ethical rationale, and suggest ways of taking action or being involved. (Denominational resolutions may provide a good starting point for developing a briefing paper.)

Anyone interested in helping to develop a briefing paper is encouraged to contact Eco-Justice Ministries to discuss the project in more detail.

Grant Writing
Eco-Justice Ministries (like every other non-profit agency!) needs donations and grants to underwrite our important work. We're always looking for leads on foundations, church mission funds, and major donors who might be interested in the sort of work that we do with churches.

Please contact us if you have leads on donors and/or if you have a good track record in writing grant applications!