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 | 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 1, 2026 | Blog
By Harriette Cross Justice leaders from across North Central Jurisdiction gathered for a time of learning and building community recently. About fifty people gathered from the NCJ Creation Justice Movement and the Advocacy group at Euclid Avenue United...