Opportunities
View our current connection, education, advocacy & action opportunities. Also check out our upcoming events and our newsletters.
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 2025 Earth Connect Retreat
Saturday April 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Loomis First UMC.
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.
Sun Day Events
Sun Day is a day of action to celebrate the power of clean energy. On September 21st, people everywhere will be showcasing solar installations, electric homes and vehicles running on clean power.
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.
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.
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?
ACS 2025 Climate Justice Legislation
Our Climate Justice Legislation to ACS – Items 12,13, 15, and 17.
The “Sample Sacred Ground” Contest
Enter The “Sample Sacred Ground” Contest for a chance to win a $150 gift certificate from REI ! To participate: DEADLINE: July 31 Winner will be announced in the August Climate Justice Ministries newsletter.
California IPL’s Annual Advocacy Day
California Interfaith Power & Light’s (CIPL) Annual Advocacy Day is June 11 at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Pope Francis
A Tribute to Pope Francis and his climate justice work.Written by Task Force member Rev. Judith Stone. A Wesleyan Pope? I remember surprise at the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. It was followed by an even greater surprise. The elected Pope chose the name Francis, a first, but he did not want to be called “Francis the First,” just Francis. That simple name will grace his final resting place. We grieve the loss of Pope Francis, and express thanksgiving for…
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.
The Science & Solutions of Climate Change
A recording of The United Methodist Creation Justice Movement March Café (webinar) focusing on the nuts and bolts of climate change is available. UMC EarthKeeper, Bill Middlecamp, was the guest speaker. His presentation gets to the heart of the question ‘what is climate change?’ Middlecamp breaks down the science for everyday people, helping to answer the ‘what is it, exactly’ question. He addressed solutions and well as impacts. As a trained en-ROADs ambassador, he also shared what a path to emissions reduction…
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