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Find our newsletters and the latest opportunities for connection, education, advocacy and action.
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 2025 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.
November 2025 Newsletter
Our November newsletter includes articles about a new book, green teams, a UWF grant, the FEMA Act of 2025, SunDay, new Earthkeepers, and some health benefits of being outside.
Cop30 Daily Updates
Links to daily updates, written by United Methodists who will be attending the event in-person and virtually, will be posted daily to this page during the conference.
COP30 Prayers & Devotionals
On this page you will find some prayers and devotionals for use during COP30.
COP30 Information
On this page you will find some helpful background information about COP30.
COP30 Newsletter
This special newsletter issue features the upcoming COP30 with background information, prayers, and news about updates during the conference.
October 2025 Newsletter
Our October newsletter includes articles about a new book, green teams, the US farm bill and a reflection on last month’s Earth Connect Retreat.
Celebrate Sun Day – a grassroots day of action on September 21
Sun Day is a day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating the power of clean energy.
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.
September 2025 Newsletter
Our September newsletter includes articles about an Open Letter to the Council of Bishops, Season of Creation, Action Alerts, Monthly Prayer Points, new Church & Society Resources and more.