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Wespath uses clout for climate change

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Officials of Wespath, the agency that administers UM pension funds and benefits, are touting its efforts to be environmentally friendly. 

Urgency needed around creation care

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Everything from green-friendly investing to connecting with government officials was discussed at the recent 2019 United Methodist Creation Care Summit.

Smaller energy bill, bigger ministry

Man on roof of Ferndale UMC

Michigan Interfaith Power and Light is a non-profit organization helping churches save dollars through energy efficiency. Those funds can then be invested in congregational care and community outreach.

The fire next time

Children at a Climate Vigil at the 2016 General Conference

Advent is a time to focus on how humans have failed in the God-given duty to care for God’s creation.

Earthkeepers bring joy to the world

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As headlines communicate prophetic pronouncements about the future of planet earth, United Methodists celebrate the season of Advent as a time for making peace with all creation.

‘Ridge to reef’ earth care

United Methodists in Liberia and elsewhere point to Paris climate accord and initiate healthy change.

Bishops decry pullout

United Methodist bishops and other Christian leaders object to Paris accord decision.

Climate-friendly investment

The United Methodist pension agency is planning for a low-carbon economy. For investors, the move makes good sense. 

Keep Making Peace Apr. 1, 2017

“Confronting Michigan’s Climate Change” is the focus of the15th annual Keep Making Peace event to be held at University UMC, East Lansing on Saturday, April 1. Bishop David Bard will share… Continue Reading Keep Making Peace Apr. 1, 2017

Mission u July & August, 2016

Climate justice,  human sexuality and Latin America are the UMW studies offered at Mission u 2016.

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