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 | Jul 19, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
“If we start with something, work together, and stay ambitious, hope stops being a thing we wait to feel and becomes something we create.” —Malala Yousafzai August Tips Start with something. Choose one or two easy changes to make, perhaps swapping single-use water...
by umcjnews | Jun 27, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction. Remember that when you feel overwhelmed or down because of the enormity of our climate crises. Do what you can, wherever you can, whenever you can. That’s very Wesleyan. July Tips Get rid of your junk catalogs. Over...
by umcjnews | Jun 14, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
First, Do No Harm!Second, Do Good!Third, Stay in Love With God! These General Rules of John Wesleyapply to creation justice ina myriad of ways, beginning with how we think—First, do no harm! June Tips Stop using Styrofoam. This single-use “convenience” has its raw...
by umcjnews | Apr 27, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
Uncommon care for our common green spaces—national, state, city, neighborhood, and pocket parks, greenways, biking and hiking trails—each a patch of Eden, calling us to tend and keepfor all creatures for all time. May 2026 Immerse yourself in nature. Try forest...
by umcjnews | Mar 17, 2026 | Creation Justice Tips
April showers bring May flowers. That little capsule of truth reminds us how interconnected we are, which is especially true related to water. What we do matters. April 2026 Through the waters of baptism, we are reminded of God’s renewing grace and gift of water that...