The Presbytery of Lake Michigan is proud to celebrate several congregations that have been certified as Earth Care Congregations for 2026 through the work of the PC (USA)’s Presbyterian Hunger Program. This recognition affirms a deep and ongoing commitment to caring for God’s creation through faithful stewardship, community engagement, and environmental responsibility.
Across the denomination, 373 congregations in 42 states earned this certification for 2026, demonstrating a growing movement within the church to live out God’s call to “till and keep” the earth. Within the Presbytery of Lake Michigan, the following congregations have been recognized:
- First Presbyterian Church — Kalamazoo, MI
- First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven — Grand Haven, MI
- First Presbyterian Church of Lansing — Lansing, MI
- First Presbyterian Church of Richland — Richland, MI
- First Presbyterian Church, Buchanan — Buchanan, MI
- First Presbyterian Church, Holland — Holland, MI
- Presbyterian Church of Okemos — Okemos, MI
- Westminster Presbyterian Church — Portage, MI
The Earth Care Congregation program, established in 2010, invites churches to integrate environmental ministry into four key areas of congregational life: worship, education, facilities, and outreach. Through this holistic approach, congregations not only reduce their environmental impact but also cultivate a culture of care that extends beyond church walls into their communities.
Earning this certification reflects a serious and sustained commitment. Many congregations continue to renew their status year after year, embedding earth care into their identity and inspiring others to follow their lead.
A full map of 2026 Earth Care Congregations across the country is available here: https://tinyurl.com/pcusaeccmap.
The Presbytery of Lake Michigan gives thanks for these congregations and their faithful witness, celebrating the ways they embody hope, stewardship, and care for our shared home.
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