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The Task Force on Christian Lifestyle and Ecology was created by the Administrative Commitee of the General Board, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in reponse to General Assembly Resolution 7754, “Resolution Concerning a Task Force on Ecology.” It is related to the Division of Homeland Minstries for administration. The Task Force was created to make recommendations on environmental stewardship and lifestyle matters to members, congregations, regions, and general units of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The Task Force is pleased to report a steadily increasing concern for environmental stewardship and lifestyle issues within both chruch and society. The widely publicized celebration of Earth Day 1990 resulted in a swelling of interest and action. For example, many bodies of the church have ended the practice of using disposable table service. The use of recycled material is increasingly common. The Alverma Covenant (environmental stewardship covenant created by the Task Force) was signed by more than 1800 persons in 1990. The brings the total number of signers to more than 3000.
The Task Force is distressed to report that the state of the environment is only minimally improved. Much work needs to be done including careful attention to lifestyle adjustments, consumption reduction, production methods and amounts monitoring, reuse processes development, and recycling.
The Task Force is interested in hearing the concerns and reports of actions by Disciples on ecological and lifestyle issues. Communications may be addressed to: Task Force on Christian Lifestyle and Ecology, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46206.
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