Discover Healthy Homes, Healthy Congregations, an initiative of the Minnesota Council of Churches. We honor Creation when we foster healthy living for families, congregations, and communities.

Mindful Living: Human Health, Pollution and Toxics

“O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures…When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground” –Psalm 104:24, 30

Of the 82,000 chemicals used in products that somehow find their way into our environment and our bodies, only ten percent of them have been tested for their effects on human beings.  The vast majority of these, and the approximately 1,000 being added every year, are untested and many of these, such as phthalates and bisphenol-A, are potentially dangerous. 

Join the Minnesota Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches to learn more about how to minimize your family’s and church’s exposure to toxic chemicals, to learn about safe alternatives, and to make sure more chemicals are tested.

As a part of the body of Christ, here are some ways you can be the hands working for a cleaner world:

• Endorse the Christian Principles for a Healthy Body and Spirit.
• Gain the hope and tools your congregation needs to protect the sacredness of our bodies and all Creation in a Mindful Living workshop.  This worship and study guide includes the biblical basis for creation care.
• Learn more about how to make safe personal care products at a Healthy Spa workshop at your church
• Contact Jerad Morey at the Minnesota Council of Churches to become a part of our Environmental Health work.
  

Healthy Homes, Healthy Congregations is funded in part by a grant from the
National Council of Churches: Eco-Justice Programs

Healthy Homes, Healthy Congregations Materials
Brochure
Handout: Easy steps to minimize toxic chemicals
  Healthy Homes – Healthy Congregations Concept Paper

Partners
National Council of Churches: Eco-Justice Programs
Healthy Legacy Coalition

Resources for healthy living
Children, Congregation, Environment and Household resources
Faith-based resources