97-year-old pays forward with bird sanctuary

Betty Hinshaw, a United Methodist, recently donated 25 acres to the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, which will restore native grasses and improve habitat for grassland-dependent birds.

Annual Conferences focus on future

Many resolutions before annual conferences respond in some way to GC 2019. Delegates are also being elected for GC 2020.

The fire next time

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

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.

9 new Michigan Earthkeepers

The new class of 44 Earthkeepers includes nine people from Michigan. These leaders were commissioned via an online service on November 12, 2018 by the General Board of Global Ministries.

Earthkeeper training coming to Detroit

Do you feel called to care for God’s creation? Here’s an opportunity to learn to take bold action.

Church goes green

Going green is “largely a matter of attitude” according to one Chicago-land congregation.

Why Water Matters Nov. 16-18, 2017

Registration has begun for Why Water Matters, an ecumenical summit offering workshops, worship, and presentations from United Methodist bishops, Native American activists, professors, and ecumenical faith leaders. Bishop David Bard… Continue Reading Why Water Matters Nov. 16-18, 2017

‘Ridge to reef’ earth care

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

UMs prep for planet protection

United Methodists prepare to redouble their efforts to address the threat of climate change.