THE EARTHKEEPING MINISTRIES CONGRESS THE NORTH AMERICAN COALITION FOR CHRISTIANITY AND ECOLOGY September 13-15, 1996 Summary Report   ORGANIZATIONS A tiny sample of lesser known among the hundreds of denominational, interfaith and secular organizations and coalitions that are working for ecology and social justice. New coalitions are being formed all the time in every state and bioregion. Faith communities can have an important role to play in their activities.   NATIONAL Clean Water Action, 1320 18th NW, # 300, Washington DC 20036; 202/457-1286, a coalition of regional Clean Water Action alliances International Network for Religion and Animals, PO Box 77591, Washington DC 20013 North American Association for Environmental Education, 1255 23rd St. NW, #400, Washington DC 20037 Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste, PO Box 6806, Falls Church VA 22040, 703/237-CCHW EarthAction, 30 Cottage St., Amherst MA 010012, 413/549-8118, an action network on behalf of the environment, peace and human rights with 1500 partner organizations in over 140 countries HONOR (Honor Our Neighbors Origins and Rights), 2647 N. Stowell Ave., Milwaukee WI 53211, 414/963-1324, a human rights coalition that focuses on American Indian issues. Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Dr., New York NY 10115, 212/870-2385 Catholic Rural Life Conference, 4625 Beaver Ave., Des Moines IA 50310   REGIONAL The Westside Alliance, 1424 Fourth Ave. # 813, Seattle WA 98101, 206/397-6056; twenty national, state and grassroots organizations working for forest watershed protection in the Pacific Northwest. Rainforest Action Network, 450 Sansome St. # 700, San Francisco CA 94111, 415/398-2732; an affiliate of Friends of the Earth International. Pesticide Watch, 116 New Montgomery St., # 530, San Francisco CA 94105, 415/543-2627; a coalition for alternatives to pesticides. Western Organization of Resource Councils, 2401 Montana Ave. # 301, Billings MT 59101, 406/252-9672; a federation of community organizations. Earth Ministry, 1305 NE 47th St., Seattle WA 98105, 206/632-2426; an ecumenical ministry to educate and engage congregations and individuals in the care of creation. Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns, (INEC) a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, 0245 SW Bancroft, Suite B, Portland OR 97201. Boise Interfaith Earthkeepers, c/o Pitney, 1205 N. 17th St., Boise ID 83902, 208/368-0019. Southern Neighborhoods Network, PO Box 121133, Nashville TN 37212. Southern Empowerment Project, 343 Ellis Ave., Maryville TN 37804, a coalition of 10 regional organizations working for justice. Mid-South Peace and Justice Center, PO Box 11428, Memphis TN 38111, 901/452-6997. Mt. Graham Sacred Sites Interfaith Alliance, 317 W. 23rd St., Tucson AZ 85713, 520/628-7525, works for preservation of the dignity and environment of Native American sacred sites, particularly Mt. Graham.   Previous page     Next page Home     Acknowledgements     Resources