In the World
Caring for Creation
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A New Class of Earthkeepers Equipped to Care for God’s Creation
Global Ministries commissioned 57 EarthKeepers from across the United States. Friends and family gathered virtually to celebrate the new class, which included United Methodists from 23 U.S. regional conferences. Read more
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Why COP28 Matters to Your Local Church
We care because first, God calls us to be good stewards of the Earth, and second, because the climate crisis is the existential challenge of our time that will affect the futures of our children and grandchildren. Read more
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Climate Summit Day 1
COP28 Begins: 4 Issues That Will Determine if the UN Climate Summit is a Success, from Methane to Money Read more
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New Faith Pavilion Highlights Contentious Climate Meeting
United Methodists will be well represented at the United Nation's climate conference known as COP28 opens on Nov. 30 – but this year's event is drawing even more controversy than in the past. Read more
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Talking about Climate Solutions
How climate negotiators turn national self-interest into global collective action. Read more
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Greening Your Gift-Giving
In a special four-part holiday series, Crys Zinkiewicz offers tips for greening your gift-giving, decorating, celebration, and putting away. Read more
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It's Too Darn Hot – Again
Nov. 18, 2023, the planet’s temperature went past the 2.0 degree Celsius barrier for the first time, notes climate advocate Bill McKIbben and others. Those attending the UN climate summit hope the Faith Pavilion will help spur more activism. Read more
Advocating Justice
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Bethlehem Pastors Arrive in DC, Urge Lawmakers to Embrace Cease-fire, Peace Plan
A trio of Christian leaders are visiting the U.S. capital carrying a letter signed by churches in Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank long heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, urging U.S. leaders to work for peace. Read more
Nov 30, 2023
Concerned New York United Methodists Issue Call for Anti-Racism Action
Concerned clergy and laity of the New York Annual Conference issued a strong "call for accountability and action" Nov. 21 following a consultant's report on anti-racism activity that they claim is being quashed. Read more
Nov 22, 2023
