Action Opportunities
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
Recycling Obscure Items
How do you recycle a non working dishwasher? How about old CD cases? Wish there was a resource that listed all kinds of items for recycling? There is! Go to search.earth911.com. Enter your item and your zip code to get links for 350 materials and 100,000 recycling sites. Or dial 1(800)CLEANUP.
Last Minute Easy Earth Day Ideas
If you find yourself caught with no plans for observing this special day, no worries! Here are 10 things you can readily do by yourself, with family, or with a friend or two. And yes, these ideas could also be easily scaled up to do with a group, including your church. By Crys ZinkiewiczReproduced from an article on UM Creation Justice Movement Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty. Take a walk wherever you can and look for wildflowers and other signs of returning…