by umcjnews | Apr 27, 2023 | Annual Conferences, Blog
By Robert Downs The West Ohio Conference of the UMC includes about three quarters of the state geographically, ranging environmentally from the southeastern region of Appalachia with mining and fracking interests to the southwestern region of industry and agriculture...
by umcjnews | Apr 27, 2023 | Annual Conferences, Blog
By Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy In June of 2022 the New England Conference passed a very exciting resolution, asking at our the Conference to— Hire a part-time Climate Coordinator to organize efforts to educate New England UMC members on efforts to go green, to help...
by umcjnews | Mar 27, 2023 | Annual Conferences, Blog, Infrastructure, Renewables
By Rev. Todd Bartlett, Executive Director, Camp and Retreat Ministry of the OR-ID United Methodist Church. Header photo: Solar Installation at Wallowa Lake United Methodist Camp. The Board of Camp and Retreat Ministry of the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United...
by umcjnews | Jan 23, 2023 | Annual Conferences, Blog, Resources
Passing a Resolution It’s just a piece of paper—why bother? Creating a resolution starts a conversation. The people initiating the resolution do more than talk about it. They come with conviction and passion for God’s creation. They delve into Scripture to assure...
by umcjnews | Sep 29, 2022 | Annual Conferences, Blog, News
South Central: The next SCJ meeting will be Tuesday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. CT. At that time we will have a recap of COP27 and a discussion of episcopal assignments and how they may potentially impact creation justice. Meetings are generally on the 2nd Tuesday of...
by umcjnews | Aug 17, 2022 | Annual Conferences, Blog, News
United Methodist Jurisdictional Conferences are coming up in November. One important role of jurisdictional delegates is the process of interviewing and selecting new Bishops to lead our church. Please share this information with the jurisdictional delegates from your...