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Sanitation MDG will fall short
Billions still will lack sanitation by 2015
World Health Organization, U.N. Children’s Fund report says 1/3 global population will not have improved sanitation. read more »
Earth Day celebration
A worship service honoring God’s good Creation
National Council of Church’s Eco-Justice Programs resource, ‘Sunday Morning Sustainability’ provides basis for service. read more »
Carbon market crossroads
Harnessing global markets to confront climate change
Stimulating much stronger climate action requires creating real political will: a sense of purpose that simply does not exist today. read more »
White House honors youth solar ministry
Partnership between Los Gatos UMC and Los Gatos Morning Rotary
2 United Methodists take an idea for bringing light to people living in darkness from their church altar to the White House in less than a year. read more »
Peace on the Land
Peace on the Land by Steve Sprecher This article gives examples of what the Bible says about some of the environmental issues which impact the world today. Biblical passages are used to show that we are to be stewards of the Earth and "we are not to exploit and waste... read more »
Caring for All of God’s Creation
"…All things are connected like the blood which unites one family. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth. Men and women did not weave the web of life; they are merely strands in it. Whatever one does to the web, one does to oneself." ... read more »
Seeds of Change- Companion Guide Included
Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace by Jen Cullerton Johnson • Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace brings to life the empowering story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize. Engaging narrative and vibrant images paint a robust... read more »
Sunday Morning Sustainability: Eco-justice Impacts and Opportunities (2013 Earth Day Sunday)
Many of us have similar Sunday morning routines. These routines, like our other daily activities, create an ecological “footprint,” which impacts God’s Creation: both people and planet. As we examine our routines and adjust them to create smaller ecological footprints, we can be better caretakers of... read more »
Ecological Footprint Exercise
This exercise is a fun, interactive way to estimate how big your ecological footprint is. After completing the exercise you will discover how many earths would be needed if every person lived like you do. At the end of the exercise it lists... read more »
Dirt! The Movie
The film explores the relationship between humans and soil, including its necessity for human life and impacts by society. Dirt! The Movie has won several awards, including the best documentary award at the 2009 Visions/Voices Environmental Film Festival and the "Best film for our future" award at the 2009 Mendocino Film... read more »