Opportunities (Page 2)

Opportunities (Page 2)

View our current connection, education, advocacy & action opportunities.  Also check out our upcoming events and our newsletters.

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 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.

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?

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.

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…

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…

Protect the Protectors

An Action Alert from UM Creation Justice Movement (by Rev. Dr. Becca Edwards) Since the Trump Administration took office in January,  we have heard many troubling announcements about changes made to the federal workforce. As United Methodists who feel called to work for a healthy environment and safe climate, perhaps the most troubling news has been the reduction of workforce and suspension of funding for research at two government agencies: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

Call on Congress to Protect Funding for Clean Energy Projects

An Action Alert from Creation Justice Ministries. As Christians, we believe budgets are moral documents, as they demonstrate what we care about and what we are willing to invest in as a country. Right now, Congress is preparing the federal budget for the next fiscal year. As communities across the country experience harm caused by increased flooding, fires, and drought –  investing clean energy is imperative to address the urgency of the climate crisis.  In order to meet the moment and…

End Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Fossil Gas Expansion

GreenFaith are sending a letter to decision-makers, urging them to take right action to end fossil fuel subsidies and fossil gas expansion as a moral imperative. Every year, the oil industry receives $20 billion in Federal subsidies which pollute the air, destroy the climate, and harm communities, while enriching corporations that have knowingly caused the climate crisis. That’s $2 million every hour to one of the world’s wealthiest industries, while 2.5 million US children are homeless. This is morally obscene. The…