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Minnesota Episcopal Environmental Stewardship Commission
The Minnesota Episcopal Environmental Stewardship Commission (MEESC) was created by Bishop Robert Anderson in 1993 to inform him about environmental issues within the church. Since then, this group has been dedicated to promoting the care of creation by and within congregations. For the first number of years, this effort was focused on providing resources for liturgical leaders, specifically through lectionary reflections, and creation ‘season’ liturgies and reflections (all posted on our website).
More recently MEESC’s efforts have expanded to include support for grass-root efforts within congregations. These efforts include personalized presentations; networking with Episcopal and interfaith organizations; and offering resolutions that encourage parishioners to engage their values in relation to personal and congregation resources.
As the environmental stewardship movement has gained more widespread recognition, our work has changed. We have offered various retreats at the Mary Brown Environmental Center in Ely; been instrumental in the national Episcopal creation care presence; and encouraging local ‘chapters’ around a hub group of active members. In the last year, Bishop Jelinek has supported this timely ministry through the naming of the Rev. Wanda Copeland as Environmental Minister for the Diocese.
MEESC’s members stand ready to educate, network and advocate with congregational and diocesan personnel on creation care topics. For more information, contact any of our members through our website at www.env-steward.com.
