49 Scholars Call for United Methodist Fossil Fuel Divestment
Portland, OR—49 scholars, both United Methodist and teaching at United Methodist-affiliated institutions, have released an open letter to General Conference delegates, calling them to...
Prayers Will Light the Night at the General Conference Climate Vigil
Climate change is happening right now. It is impacting all of our communities. As stewards of God’s creation, we must pray together and discern...
Celebrate Earth Sunday by Making a Climate Vigil Prayer Lantern for General Conference
By Rev. Jenny Phillips
Earth Sunday, celebrated in many churches on the Sunday nearest to Earth Day, can be a challenge for church leaders. The...
Climate Vigil Lanterns!
We need volunteers to help at the General Conference Climate Vigil! If you can come to Portland to volunteer for the Vigil or for our...
United Methodists Bring Faith and Advocacy to Olympia and Beyond
(Cover) Interfaith leaders met with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to discuss a variety of legislative concerns. (Above) United Methodist clergy distributed ashes during Ash...
Fossil Free UMC Responds to United Methodist Pension Board Video for Central Conference Delegates
Seattle, WA—The United Methodist Church’s General Board of Pension and Health Benefits has released a video for central conference delegates instructing them to vote...
Pastoring at the Crossroads of Science and Faith
Laura Baumgartner, member of University Temple UMC in Seattle and candidate for ministry, shares how an internship at Earth Ministry is giving her new...
Want to Stop Oil Trains? We Have Work to Do!
By Rev. Richenda Fairhurst | Camas United Methodist Church
I am still celebrating today! Last week, more than 1000 people participated in a hearing on the...
Watching for the Light at COP21
The mornings are so very dark these days, and my sunlight lamp is no substitute for the actual sun. Still, I kind of like...
Faith Leaders Support Washington Clean Air Rule
Faith leaders from around Washington State recently spoke with Governor Jay Inslee about targeting the state's biggest CO2 emitters to reduce pollution. After their conversation, the...
