Caring for Creation Caring for God's creation is the original human vocation. That we have been less than faithful in this calling is painfully apparent. The threat of climate change, species extinction, destruction and degradation of habitat, and pollution of land, air, and water are today not only local problems but global threats of unprecedented proportions. In the twenty-first century caring for and defending God's creation has become an important part of the church's witness. There are now coordinators in each regional synod and in more than one-third of the classes.
Coordinators work in cooperation with the regional synod diaconal ministry teams.
The Office of Social Witness continues to nurture this network of volunteers and to supply them with resources and training to assist congregations in this area of ministry. Early in 2000 Robin Hoy accepted a part-time contract position as an associate in social witness. Hoy is a member of the North and Southhampton Reformed Church in Churchville, Pennsylvania. Among her responsibilities will be the continuing development and nurture of the network of caring for creation coordinators. The Office of Social Witness has provided resources and study materials through the network of caring for creation coordinators, The City Gate newsletter, action alerts, and the RCA web pages.