by umcjnews | Aug 31, 2026 | Newsletter
September NewsBeginning September 1st, the world-wide Christian Church will celebrate the birthday of Creation in a united voice. This special time, starting with the day already known as the World Day of Prayer for Creation, takes on new significance for 2026 with... 
by umcjnews | Aug 30, 2026 | Blog, News
Season of Creation begins again this September 1 and runs through October 4. It started as a single day of prayer in the Orthodox Church in 1989; the Catholic Church joined in 2015; today it’s marked ecumenically by congregations across many traditions. At GBCS,... 
by umcjnews | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
This year, churches around the world from many traditions are adding a new days to the calendar. The Orthodox Church has celebrated the Feast of Creation in Christ on September 1 and now Catholic and Protestant churches are joining them. The Revised Common Lectionary... by umcjnews | Aug 28, 2026 | Movement Café
September 2026 Movement Café Engaging Younger Generations in Creation Justice Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9am AK / 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET Sponsored by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, the informal, virtual space of the Café... 
by umcjnews | Aug 28, 2026 | Press
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by umcjnews | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog
The Worship Team of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement has developed extensive worship materials for several years for the Season of Creation. Although the resources were created during a particular year, the resources are appropriate for any year’s Season... 
by umcjnews | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
By Tura Foster Gillespie Picture books capture the attention of all generations—it’s amazing how quiet a room can get when someone starts to read a picture book aloud. Picture books are also a great way to distill big ideas into smaller understanding, start... 
by umcjnews | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog
By Bob Downs Located in the West Ohio Conference, our church draws membership from a largely suburban community. Our Green Team is over 15 years old and actively promotes creation justice in the congregation, conference, and community. In 2020 we established... 
by umcjnews | Aug 26, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
Slow down. Move through the world in a way that truly sees God’s creation. Breathe deeply, opening to the Spirit. September Tips Plan a congregational art show. Invite all ages to contribute the ways they see God’s creation through their photography, painting, poetry,... 
by umcjnews | Aug 1, 2026 | Newsletter
August NewsWith the worsening heat and smoke of climate change, more churches are experiencing disruption of their worship activities and community ministries. The question is, as always for thousands of years, how do people of faith respond? How do they continue to...