Jackson, TN – First Presbyterian Church, 1573 North Highland Ave., has been certified as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program through February 2025. 

According to a press release from Roshni Patel – digital ads & social media – Adelsberger Marketing – the Earth Care Congregation certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden.

This status speaks to the serious commitment that First Presbyterian Church has made to care for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation, this congregation affirmed an Earth Care Pledge to integrate environmental practices and thinking into their worship, education, facilities, and outreach. 

Started in 2010 by the PC(USA), the goal of this program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, through integrating earth care into all aspects of their church life.

The Earth Care Congregation certification honors churches that make that commitment and encourages others to follow their example.

“First Presbyterian Church is just one of the 3,331 churches in our denomination that chose to dedicate themselves to intentional care of God’s earth this year.” said Jessica Maudlin, Associate for Sustainable Living and Earth Care Concerns for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

“This congregation’s activities and commitment brings hope to their community and indeed to the world. We believe that First Presbyterian Church will inspire others to respond intentionally to God’s call to care for the earth.”

For more information about First Presbyterian Church’s earth care program contact Ceil Cowles at [email protected] or (731) 422-1591.