by umcjnews | Jul 26, 2025 | Blog
One morning in early June, as I came into the kitchen to get my morning coffee I heard a concerning sound coming from the basement. I bravely descended to find water spurting from the top of our water heater. Barely awake, and not yet caffeinated, I somehow managed to... 
by umcjnews | Jul 26, 2025 | Blog
By Karlah Burton Each year, United Women in Faith develops three justice focused biblical curricula for adults, youth, and children, all on a common theme and offering a unique opportunity for faith communities to create powerful intergenerational learning... 
by umcjnews | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
Approximately one in four persons in the US,(1) and one in six persons worldwide,(2) has a disability. Climate change-related events such as heat waves and wildfires have a disproportionate effect on those of us who are disabled or live with chronic illness.(3) For... 
by umcjnews | Jun 28, 2025 | Creation Justice Tips
July's hot topic is heat!The effects of heat go deeperthan just feeling too hot. Here are some cool tips for cooling offand consequently being kind toGod’s creation, including people. July 2025 From New Holland, Ohio, to New York City, communities are creating... 
by umcjnews | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog
Once a time when churches could plan for carefree fun at camp and vacation Bible school, summer has become a season when excessive heat has proved deadly for children, the elderly, expectant mothers and other vulnerable groups. Church leaders in children’s ministries,...