Posts by Climate Justice (Page 2)
Open Letter to Council of Bishops
In this time of growing environmental and human rights urgency, the Coordinating Team of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, with love and hope for people and creation, gathered to write this letter to The United Methodist Council of Bishops. Given the importance of the Episcopacy as denominational leaders, our hope is that our bishops will not only read the letter but take it to heart and seriously contemplate how they, and we as a denomination, can incorporate creation justice…
Sun Day – GreenFaith Events in San Jose
Below is an opportunity and invitation from GreenFaith to join in their Sun Day events in San Jose.
August 2025 Newsletter
Our August newsletter includes articles on our Fall Earth Connect Retreat, Divestment, a new book, the Green Step project, the August Recess Toolkit and more.
Season of Creation Worship Resource
The Serviceberry is the title of Season of Creation Worship Resources for 2025 produced for the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement.
Protect Important EPA Regulations
Call on EPA to Protect Mercury and Air Toxics Standards & Protect Standards for Pollution from Power Plants.
Fall Earth Connect Retreat
Saturday September 6 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at
Hillside Sanctuary, El Cerrito
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”