Posts from July 2026

Posts from July 2026

August 2026 Newsletter

Our August newsletter newsletter includes information on Peace with Justice Grants; Helping Churches to Go Solar; the Fall Retreat in San Jose; Feast of Creation; Sustainable Richmond Expo; Election Resources; an Advocacy Alert; EV rebates; and Stories of Hope.

Oppose EPA Proposal to Reduce Public Comment Opportunities

This Advocacy Alert is was originally published here by United Methodist Creation Justice Movement and was written by Rev. Mel Caraway from the UMCJM Advocacy Working Group. On July 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented a proposed rule change related to the public participation elements for Clean Air Act “minor New Source Review (NSR) programs.” Minor NSR programs regulate the construction of new “minor” stationary sources of air pollution and “minor” modifications to existing stationary sources. The changes…

July 2026 Newsletter

Our July newsletter includes a Post-ACS Report, an advocacy item to Oppose Immunity for Big Oil, an announcement about the new Church & Society Environmental Director, an article on land use action for Defensible Space, Feast of Creation worship resources, Fall Retreat Registration, and more.

Preparing for Wildfires

Defensible Space is crucial for your home and church’s wildfire safety. Planting fire-resistant plants reduces fuel and the intensity of a fire.