The Episcopal Ecological Network the grassroots network of Episcopalians from around the country is helping the Church advocate and articulate protection of the environment and preserving the sanctity of creation. The Network's current priorities include: the development of materials and activities which promote the spiritual foundations of ecological protection; helping to implement the 71st General Convention resolution calling for the greening of General Convention and Executive Council meetings, as well as work for the greening of Episcopal conference centers; and actively working with congregations and dioceses around energy deregulation issues.

The goal of the Environmental Stewardship office is to provide to dioceses, congregations and individuals educational, liturgical and action ideas to facilitate our Church's commitment to stewardship of Creation. For more information, please contact Martha Gardner at mgardner@episcopalchurch.org or 800-334-7626 X6056.

The office accomplishes this goal by:

• developing a network of environmental coordinators throughout the Church
  
• working with the Church's Office of Governmental Relations around environmental legislation
  
• disseminating General Convention and Executive Council resolutions
  
• providing curricula, resources and conference information
  
• representing the Episcopal Church at secular and denominationalmeetings, including the National Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Working Group