Whereas, we live in an environment with diminishing resources, andWhereas, environmental concerns are of the utmost importance to the continued existence of life on this planet, andWhereas, individuals in communities can take an active role in protecting the environment, and

Whereas, The Moravian Covenant for Christian Living states in paragraph #29:Being aware that our witness is made both by what we do and what we avoid doing, we will endeavor to let our manner of life "be worthy of the gospel of Christ," (Phil.1:27) "not being conformed to this world." (Rom. 12:2) But in our yearning for the redemption of the whole creation, we will seek to meet the needs of the world in self­giving love, and as true yokefellows of Jesus Christ, willingly share in the fellowship of His sufferings, walking in His strength, by whom all things are given us that pertain to life and godliness. (II Peter 1:3);

therefore be it

RESOLVED: The 1990 Synod of the Moravian Church, Northern Province, directs the Provincial Elders' Conference of the Northern Province to strongly urge each Moravian congregation:

a. to inform their members about environmental concerns,

b. to participate in community conservation projects,

c. to implement and/or participate in environmental education programs and conservation practices (such as: recycling, use of recycled products, proper disposal of toxic household waste, use of cloth diapers, car pooling, etc.),

d. to encourage members to make changes in their lifestyle toward simplicity, moderation, and self­control concerning consumption of products made for non­renewable resources.