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General Conference - Great, great news!  

General Conference, the delayed global legislative gathering of the United Methodist Church (April 23 - May 3, 2024) , passed nearly everything the church's creation justice advocates were hoping for. 

The Revised Social Principles passed, including its Creation Care section.

These links go to the actual legislation passed. Check them out! 

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Want to take climate action but don't have money for geothermal or solar systems?

 

Do you have investments? Here's an option that requires no fundraising, only a shift in investment strategy for  your congregation - or individuals: Divestment. FossilFreeUMC argues cogently that there is no practical justification for profiting from fossil fuel investments, when the fossil companies have abandoned their "commitments" to change direction. The website helps you make the case to your trustees.

If your investments are with the Midwest Methodist Foundation, you can easily request investments to be shifted to one of the Foundation's two Climate Solutions funds.  Check out performance reports here.

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The not-yet news: The petition to add "fossil fuels" to the list of investment screens to avoid did not pass at General Conference this year - time ran out. But it's still one of the simplest actions you and your congregation can take. Here's why.

Welcome to the Website of the UMC Northern Illinois Conference
Net-Zero Task Force

The NIC Net Zero team is working toward Net-Zero emissions goals for Northern Illinois Conference, in concert with the United Methodist Church's 12-agency commitment to "achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across ministries, facilities, operations, and investments."

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Rev. Harriette Cross,
NIC Net-Zero Task Force Coordinator

The NIC Net Zero team is working toward Net-Zero emissions goals for Northern Illinois Conference, in concert with the United Methodist Church's 12-agency commitment to "achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 across ministries, facilities, operations, and investments."

You and your congregation are invited to join in this effort. This website offers links to resources that can help. 
Also, check out our
Facebook group page for timely news, and to share your testimony of success! 

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