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Climate Justice Mission Journey | July 13-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Are you looking for a way to use your skills and passion for disaster recovery? Join the Ohio Episcopal Area Climate Justice Mission Journey to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to assist in clean-up and rebuilding of homes that were flooded last summer. Dates for the mission journey are July 13-18, and housing will be provided by a local church. Estimated cost per person is $200, and scholarships are available for East Ohio UMC church members. Please indicate your interest in the mission journey by filling out the form below. If you have any questions, e-mail Mariellyn Grace, director of Mission Engagement.

Interest Form

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