Posts by Climate Justice (Page 2)
Fall 2026 Earth Connect Retreat
Saturday September 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Willow Glen UMC, San Jose
ACS 2026 Climate Justice Report
Our Climate Justice written report to ACS
May 2026 Newsletter
Our May newsletter includes articles about the Fossil Fuel Transition Conference, Feast of Creation, Eco Farming in Central Valley, the US Forest Service cuts, Hosting a Movie Screening, Lawn to Garden Rebates, Chinese Wind Farms and Stories of Hope.
Lawn to Garden Rebates
Many California residents qualify for outdoor turf replacement rebates through their public water agency.
Feast of Creation
On September 1st, 2026 the church celebrates a new holy day, the Feast of Creation! For United Methodist calendars, this day will be called Creation in Christ Sunday.
First International Conference for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
The idea for a specific fossil fuel transition conference first emerged during tense end-game negotiations at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil in November 2025. That summit was held from April 24-29 in Santa Marta, Colombia,
U.S. Forest Service Advocacy Alert
In March of this year, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a sweeping restructuring of the U.S. Forest Service, including moving the agency’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Movie Screenings
Hosting a movie screening is a great way to spark discussion about climate change. This movie series from California Interfaith Power & Light provides low cost access to faith communities to screen several award winning films. You can download discussion guides for each film.
April 2026 Newsletter
Our April newsletter includes articles about the Spring Earth Connect Retreat, Season of Creation, Green Teams, Sacred Waters, Overshoot Day, Climate Hope and two Advocacy opportunities.
March 2026 Newsletter
Our March newsletter includes articles about the conference Lenten Devotionals, spring Earth Connect Retreat, Eco Farm award, Earth Day, Green Teams, Climate Ambassador training, and three Advocacy opportunities.
February 2026 Newsletter
Our February newsletter includes articles about the spring retreat, a UM survey, ideas for Lent for Green Teams, and Advocacy.
Lent Devotions 2026
Healing the World: A daily journey through Lent 2026 – written by members of the California-Nevada Core team with week 5 written by our task force on “Restoring God’s Good Earth”
Spring 2026 Earth Connect Retreat
Saturday April 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Loomis First UMC.
January 2026 Newsletter
Our January newsletter includes articles about the spring Earth Connect Retreat, a book presentation, green team ideas, and advocacy.
Eco Christmas Trees
Here is an idea for next December from the town of Cascais in Portugal. Could your church hold an eco-friendly Christmas Tree decorating competition? Or could the tree in your church sanctuary be decorated in a more sustainable way?
Book Launch
Book Launch Presentation of “Love in a Time of Climate Change” with Sharon Delgado. Presented by California Interfaith Power and Light. Wednesday, January 14. 12 pm PST on Zoom
Ecumenical Decade for Climate Action
The Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action (2025–2034) is a bold invitation from the World Council of Churches
and ecumenical partners worldwide: a pilgrimage of repentance, renewal, and action to confront the climate emergency with courage, hope, and love.
Bishop’s Support for Climate Action
The Council of Bishops affirmed their commitment to climate action including creating Green Teams in churches and supporting the WCC Ecumenical Decade for Climate Justice Action.
December 2025 Newsletter
Our December newsletter includes articles with some Advent ideas, reflections on COP30, a response from the Council of Bishops on creation care, the Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action, and ideas for advocacy & education.
COP30 Outcome
Below are some summaries, analysis and reflections on the outcomes of COP30.