Lenten Moment

Even Lenten services come under scrutiny when it comes to the environment! All the palm frond crosses used during Lent contribute to deforestation in Mexico and Guatemala. The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation found that Palm Sunday services alone accounted for almost 30 million palm fronds, about 10% of the annual US demand.

The NACEC is connecting congregations with "eco-palm" operations that are fair trade certified and use sustainable harvest practices.