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Upcoming Events

EarthKeepers Training | October 1-4 in Decatur, GA
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities. Training topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing, and project planning. Projects include community gardens, energy initiatives, food security projects, reforestation efforts, and more. Applications to attend the October training are due by August 1, see link below for details. If you have questions about this training, please e-mail Mariellyn Grace, Connectional Ministries office Mission Engagement director.

Application and Details

What Can You Do?

• Join the Ohio Episcopal Area Green Church Movement!
• Sign the Green Church Pledge
• Learn from a Green Church Training
• Earn Green Church Certification
• Learn more about climate change and global warming.
  • Use an online carbon footprint calculator to measure your household's emissions.
  • The United States is the second largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, producing about 15% of the planet's carbon dioxide. China leads the way, emitting 30% of the world's carbon dioxide. Learn more.
  • Sources of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions include transportation (28%), electricity (25%), industry (23%), commercial & residential (13%), and agriculture (10%). Learn more.
• Share your story! Has your congregation been working to care for God's creation? Fill out our survey form so we can share your story with others!
• Participate in Bible studies.
  • Wake Up World! By Anita and Bob Dygert-Gearheart
  • 100 Year Flood Bible Study (Flooding & Climate Change)
  • Footprint Bible Study (Environmental Sustainability in Appalachian Ohio)
  • Harmony Creation Care Curriculum by Rev Crystal Paul-Watson with Lavanda Paul target audience youth and young adult who want to share God’s Creation with children.
  • Loving People and Planet in the Name of God Engaging the Local Church (LPP)

People, Agencies, and Groups to Partner With Locally

• County Parks
• Health Department
• Local Library
• National Park Service
• Parks and Recreation
• Recycling Agencies
• Sewer and Water

UMC General Agencies

• General Board of Church & Society
• Global Missions Earthkeepers
• United Methodist Creation Justice Movement
• United Women in Faith
  • Just Energy 4 All

Other Web Resources

• Breakthrough Energy
• Interfaith Power & Light
• Ohioans for Sustainable Change
• Project Drawdown
• The Story of Stuff Project