United Methodist Book of Discipline
"All creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Water, air, soil, minerals, energy resources, plants, animal life, and space are to be valued and conserved because they are God’s creation and not solely because they are useful to human beings. God has granted us stewardship of creation. We should meet these stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect." (Social Principles, ¶ 160)
United Methodist Women calls for sound stewardship of the earth and environmentally friendly lifestyles that preserve creation for the benefit of present and future generations.
"They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.”
ACTION:
Tell Congress: Pass Economic Recovery and Infrastructure Legislation Now!
Join United Methodist Women and faith leaders around the U.S. and urge Congress to pass economic recovery and infrastructure legislation that addresses the harms of climate change and pollution. We must modernize existing water, transportation and energy infrastructure to be centered on equity and justice. Sign today!
TOOLS:
Be Just. Be Green: 13 Steps to Sustainability
Climate Justice Simulation Experience
The Climate Justice Simulation Experience is a role-playing exercise to help us understand some of the concerns of an environmentally degraded community.
SCRIPTURAL INSPIRATION:
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live.”
~Moses-Deuteronomy 30:19
Read the Bible Study "Choose Life"
More Tools and Resources for Environmental Advocacy
Download the Just Energy For All Poster
Download the"What You Can Do" Info Sheet
Join The World Methodist Council Climate Justice for All Campaign
COVID-19: Tell Congress to stop utility shutoffs
Earth Day
Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane and other gases that trap heat in our atmosphere and warm our earth. The energy sector is the biggest emitter of human-made greenhouse gases and the greatest contributor to global warming. Global warming contributes to climate change.
“The adverse impacts of global climate change disproportionately affect individuals and nations least responsible for the emissions. We therefore support efforts of all governments to require mandatory reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and call on individuals, congregations, businesses, industries, and communities to reduce their emission.” UMC Social Principles 2016 General Conference
Contact Us:
Write or e-mail to let us know what you are doing for Climate Justice
E-mail: climatejustice@unitedmethodistwomen.org
Mailing address:
United Methodist Women
475 Riverside Drive, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10115
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