Posts by Climate Justice
Solar Survey and UMCOR Solar Grant
There are some major funding organizations associated with United Methodists that are considering offering solar grants in the future – for that to happen they need some data – please have your church complete the church solar survey. There is also a new UMC Solar and Battery Pilot Program offering UMCOR grants of up to $100K to 20 qualifying UM churches across the USA.
Children’s Booklist
There are so many good children’s books out right now about appreciating God’s Creation and what humans can do to help preserve and protect it. Check out our children’s booklist. Great for children’s sermons too!
September 2026 UMCJM Advocacy Alerts
Three Advocacy Alerts published by UMCJM for September 2026.
September 2026 Newsletter
Our September newsletter newsletter includes information on UMCOR Solar Grants up to $100K, an important solar survey, Fall Retreat, Feast of Creation worship service, engaging young people, children’s books, climate debt collection, and advocacy alerts.
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.
ACS 2026 – Post ACS Report
Our Climate Justice Ministries Task Force was well represented at ACS.
News about ACS 2026
In this special ACS 2026 News message is some helpful information about Annual Conference Session (ACS) for those attending and also for those who will not be in attendance.
ACS 2026 Climate Justice Information
Start here. Helpful Climate Justice Information for ACS for those attending and for those following the session.
ACS 2026 Handouts
Downloadable Handouts from our ACS Display Table and Advocacy & Justice Dinner
Ideas
What can you and your church do to care for the earth and bring healing to the world in a fair and just way?
Oppose Legal Immunity for Big Oil
H.R. 8330 & S. 4340 On April 16, 2026, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced identical bills in their chambers to immunize fossil-fuel companies from climate damage lawsuits. The Senate bill is branded the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act. We suggest these 3 actions Background Petition Rationale As climate disasters like floods, fires, and hurricanes intensify, Big Oil companies are lobbying Congress for blanket immunity from any laws or lawsuits that could hold them accountable for fueling…
ACS 2026 – Recommendation to Train Clergy in Climate Change
The Retired Clergy Association has submitted recommendation with a climate justice focus to train clergy in climate change as well as in disaster response.
ACS 2026 – Resolution Urging Fossil Fuel Divestment
Our Task Force has submitted one item of climate justice legislation to this year’s Annual Conference Session. The Resolution Urging Fossil Fuel Divestment of All Denominational Funds at Wespath asks the California-Nevada conference to write to the Wespath Board urging them to add fossil fuels to its investment screens for all its portfolios. UPDATE: This Legislative Item PASSED with no amendments. The Legislation Packet with the text of all legislative items can be found here: In addition the Retired Clergy Association has also submitted…
June 2026 Newsletter
Our June newsletter includes articles about the Advocacy & Justice dinner, Roundup use in CA forests, a new film series, fall EarthKeepers training, plastic-free July, Feast of Creation and the Fall Earth Connect Retreat in San Jose.
Plastic Free July
Take the pledge and choose to refuse single-use plastics for the month of July and maybe discover some great alternatives that can become new habits forever.
Faith + Climate Film Series
The Faith + Climate Film Series produced by Blessed Tomorrow brings together powerful voices representing many faith traditions to explore how our spiritual traditions call us to care for creation and each other.
Advocacy & Justice Dinner & Action Fair
The California-Nevada Conference Advocacy & Justice Committee invites all clergy, lay members, and guests to a special dinner and action fair as part of ACS 2026.