by umcjnews | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog, Children & Youth, Food Security, Global Stories
By Dr. Richard F. Gillum Children in countries least responsible for climate change face greatest losses from the impacts. Climate shocks continue to ravish vulnerable communities and nations around the world. For example, severe drought in the Horn of Africa,...
by umcjnews | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Children & Youth, Outdoor Worship
On June 4th three vans of youth and their leaders traveled from their respective churches to an elevation of 8,000 feet to participate in an Eco-Justice Mission Trip at Buckhorn Camp, a UMC camp of the Mountain Sky Conference in Bellevue, Colorado. The group spent...
by umcjnews | Aug 9, 2021 | Children & Youth, Newsletter
This month’s newsletter focuses on actions we can and must take now, to protect our children. It sheds light on the effects climate change has on children and youth. But it also highlights ways our children and youth can become involved in climate action now and in...
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...