Action Opportunities
View some action ideas. You can also find action ideas each month in our newsletter.
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.
Lawn to Garden Rebates
Many California residents qualify for outdoor turf replacement rebates through their public water agency.
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.
Monthly Creation Justice Tips
The UM Creation Justice Movement have a Creation Justice Tips resource where each month, 10 tips are provided that are easy to implement, biblically and theologically sound, and educational.
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…