by umcjnews | Jul 30, 2021 | Children & Youth, News
Photo courtesy of Asti White The Global Mission Fellows Program is seeking a creation care project partner to serve as a two-year host to full-time Fellows in mission service between the ages of 20-30, and young adults to apply for the program. The US-2 track...
by umcjnews | Jul 28, 2021 | Children & Youth, Resources
A collection of stories, educational materials, and virtual experiences for engaging children and youth in caring for God’s creation. Hear from United Methodist Earthkeepers working on making creation care fun and exciting for kids and families! If you know of...
by umcjnews | Jul 28, 2021 | Children & Youth, News
Faith has been a part of Girl Scouting since Girl Scouts was founded in 1912. As part of the Girl Scout Promise, Girl Scouts pledge to serve God and to help people at all times. By partnering together, faith-based organizations and Girl Scouts build compassionate girl...
by umcjnews | Jul 28, 2021 | Resources
By Mark Davies The primary goal of education in general and higher education in particular has been human flourishing. The Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle referred to this goal, this telos, as Eudaimonia. For Aristotle, the Eudaimonia is the goal of...
by umcjnews | Jul 26, 2021 | Children & Youth, News
By Karen McElfish, MD As temperatures rise due to climate change, what effects does this have on children? Because of theirimmature physiology and metabolism, incomplete development, greater minute ventilation, greatersurface-area-to-body-mass ratio, unique behavior...