Posts from 2025 (Page 2)
Staying Safe From Wildfire Smoke OR in Extreme Heat
Tips for breathing more easily in poor air quality and tools for coping in extreme heat.
Plastic Free July
Challenge your congregation to go plastic free for a month and help them to find great alternatives that can become new habits forever.
July 2025 Newsletter
Our July newsletter includes articles on ACS, plastic-free July, new worship resource, Earth Connect retreat, extreme heat resources, and EPA regulations.
ACS 2025 Post-ACS Report
A summary of our Climate Justice Ministries work at ACS 2025.
ACS 2025 – Approved Legislation Wording
Here is the final approved text of the four pieces of Climate Justice Legislation that came to ACS.
ACS 2025 Climate Justice Information
Start here. Helpful info for those attending and those not attending.
ACS 2025 Handouts
Downloadable Handouts from our ACS Display Table
ACS 2025 Climate Justice Report
Our Climate Justice written report to ACS
Mental Health Resources
As our changing climate causes more frequent severe weather events, the physical and mental health impacts are following, weighing heavily on communities, congregations and especially children. One Home, One Future has produced some resources about mental health and climate change. Note: “One Home, One Future” is supported by “Blessed Tomorrow” and the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement is a partner organization. What action can your congregation take to support mental health, youth and climate solutions?
June 2025 Newsletter
We have four pieces of climate justice legislation that will be voted upon during the Annual Conference Session and you can find more information about them in this newsletter.
ACS 2025 Climate Justice Legislation
Our Climate Justice Legislation to ACS – Items 12,13, 15, and 17.
ACS 2025 – Boycott Chevron Resolution
Item 13. “Resolution to Boycott Chevron to Defend God’s Creation and Human Rights”
ACS 2025 – Green Teams Recommendation
Item 17. “Recommendation on Green Teams” encourages all congregations to establish green teams.
ACS 2025 – Ten Minutes Recommendation
Item 12. “Recommendation to Spend 10 Minutes a Day in Nature”
ACS 2025 – Divestment Resolution
item 15. “Resolution for Conference Fossil Fuel Divestment”
The “Sample Sacred Ground” Contest
Enter The “Sample Sacred Ground” Contest for a chance to win a $150 gift certificate from REI ! To participate: DEADLINE: July 31 Winner will be announced in the August Climate Justice Ministries newsletter.
May 2025 Newsletter
It was with sadness that I learned of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. As the Vatican News said on the day of his death …
California IPL’s Annual Advocacy Day
California Interfaith Power & Light’s (CIPL) Annual Advocacy Day is June 11 at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Pope Francis
A Tribute to Pope Francis and his climate justice work.Written by Task Force member Rev. Judith Stone. A Wesleyan Pope? I remember surprise at the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. It was followed by an even greater surprise. The elected Pope chose the name Francis, a first, but he did not want to be called “Francis the First,” just Francis. That simple name will grace his final resting place. We grieve the loss of Pope Francis, and express thanksgiving for…
New Website Announcement
We are excited to announce that we have a new website! This replaces the single page that we have been using on the conference website.