by umcjnews | Sep 21, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
Scary Things/Hope & ActionLife has always been filled with scary things. From ancient times festivals have helped humanity manage what is frightening, including death. With Christianity came All Hallows Day, also known as All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day... 
by umcjnews | Aug 30, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
Time to Come Clean—and GreenTo “come clean” usually means to ’fess up about something not so good, so that you can make a “clean break” and begin again in a more positive direction. Sometimes the reveal comes from learning something new that sparks a desire to do... 
by umcjnews | Jul 25, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
Plastic Is Everywhere—Litter-ally.Some plastic is helpful. BUT… The harm done by microplastics infiltrating our air, food, water, and even dust is increasingly recognized. Yet, recent rulings are hampering the federal regulating bodies charged with public safety, and... 
by umcjnews | Jun 23, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
Second Thoughts“But we’ve always done it that way!” Maybe so, but the more we learn,the more we discover that what we’ve taken for granted may need a second thought—a new way of looking at “it,”a new way of doing “it.”Being open to rethinking leads to growth. Consider... 
by umcjnews | May 30, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
Dollar$ and SenseYou have more powerthan you may realizebecause of the “sense” that guides your use of the “dollars” you have. Money talks.Use your power for God’s good. Share these Tips with your family, friends, and congregation. Choose any or all. Forward them to... 
by umcjnews | May 7, 2024 | Creation Justice Tips
The Other R’s Before RecycleAfter decades of promotion, “recycling” has entered the everyday language of most people. In many urban settings at least, curbside pick-up is standard. Yet, the rates of recycling remain low, and landfills grow, degrading land, water, and...