Consumerism New and News Check out the Low Carbon 12 Days of Christmas for tips on reducing your carbon foot print this Christmas! Faith and Consumerism Consumerism identifies a lifestyle in which a large number of individuals obtain more than is needed, more than is necessary for fulfillment, and more than God's Earth can sustain. Because consumerism intensifies pollution and degrades God's Creation, this lifestyle is at the heart of what Christians are called to question and confront. As people of faith, we understand our responsibilities to protect the sacred gifts given by God and to be good stewards of these gifts. How we live our lives and make purchasing decisions have profound environmental and justice impacts on God's Creation. Learn More Food Choices Lifestyle Choices Sustainability Buying Green Gifts for Christmas A Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury Resources Faith Resources Click here for Earth Day Sunday resources on sustainability. Click here for a copy of the Responsible Purchasing Guide for Faith Communities Click here for a copy of the Green Building toolkit (sign up for the network and download.) Other Resources Center for a New American Dream Green Guide Good Stuff (from WorldWatch Institute) Conscious Consumer Marketplace Cleaning Products Green Lawn Care School Supplies Youth Purchasing For More Information Contact: Eco-Justice Program OfficeNational Council of Churches 110 Maryland Ave., NE Suite 108 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 544-2350 info@ncccusa.org consumerism, shopping and faith consumerism, shopping and faith consumerism, shopping and faith consumerism, shopping and faith consumerism, shopping and faith consumerism, shopping and faith