EarthKeepers 2024
General Board of Global Ministries
Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial.
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training and incubator program that provides a collaborative space for United Methodists to develop and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training.
As a Global Ministries Earthkeeper, you will:
- Be equipped with United Methodist resources to lead creation care work within your community and congregation.
- Learn strategies for community organizing, project planning, anti-racism, and climate justice.
- Have the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund a project that will achieve measurable, positive environmental impact in one year or less.
- Receive project support and technical guidance through post-training consultation from Global Ministries staff and other EarthKeepers.
- Join the Global Ministries Creation Care Network, an online community of practice to support United Methodists engaged in environmental ministries.
The next trainings will be October 3-6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD and St. Paul, MN. Attend the training closest you to minimize travel emissions, while still engaging with other people attending trainings being held in other locations. The strategy is designed to support Global Ministries commitment to just and equitable net-zero emissions.
Maritime Conference Center, Baltimore, MD, Baltimore-Washington Conference with Lead Trainer: Rev. Jenny Phillips, director, Global Ministries Environmental Sustainability. Co-Trainers are Thea Becton and the Rev. Cary James, Baltimore-Washington Conference.
Hamline UMC, St. Paul, MN, Minnesota Conference with Lead Trainer with the Rev. Jonathan Brake, program manager, Global Ministries Environmental Sustainability. Co-Trainers are the Rev. Dana Neuhauser, Minnesota Conference and the Rev. Crystal Paul-Watson, New York Conference.
See the EarthKeepers page for more details. Applications are due by August 14, 2024.