by umcjnews | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog, Outdoor Worship
As your car gets closer to the farm, you find your breathing slows, your pulse relaxes,your foot becomes a little less heavy on the gas pedal, and your world of action and decision-making are now far away in the rearview mirror. You turn into the driveway, ease to a...
by umcjnews | Jun 29, 2022 | Annual Conferences, Blog
By Rev. Sharon Delgado I am happy to announce that this year’s Annual Conference Session, held June 10–13, passed aRecommendation to Convene a Climate Justice Ministries Task Force, which required an amendment tothe Standing Rules. The task force will be an ongoing...
by umcjnews | Jun 29, 2022 | Annual Conferences, Blog
Here are some Creation Justice updates from Annual Conferences across the US. Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest Conference June 8, 2022 focus session included a discussion recommending passage of Creation Justice related legislation developed by Global...
by umcjnews | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Outdoor Worship
By Beth Norcross, Executive Director of The Center for Spirituality in Nature Many of us are heading out to beautiful natural places this summer. But sometimes our vacations become so frenetic, we forget that they offer an opportunity to slow down, breathe and be...
by umcjnews | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Outdoor Worship
The first time I visited Sky Lake Camp and Retreat Center was for my confirmation retreat in sixth grade. As we sang goofy songs and walked through the fallen leaves of late fall, I knew this place was special and I wanted to come back. Fast forward 25 years, and I’m...
