Resources Library
The online version of the new official Lay Servant Ministries course, Loving People and Planet in the Name of God, is open for enrollment! This is a great resource based on the previous UMW/United Women in Faith course Climate Justice.
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The Northern Illinois Net-Zero Task Force is working to offer it in the 2023-24 program year in each district's Lay Academy. The online course is a great way to prepare.
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> Are you willing to help lead an in-person session of this course in your district? Please email Beth Galbreath.
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> Are you interested in the online version? Click here, and please share with friends outside NIC!
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency partners with Energy Star to offer a free Action Workbook for Congregations.
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This linked page offers some great videos about the program, the action workbook for congregations, and other action workbooks for many other settings.
Resources for young folks
Rev. Tura Gillespie's website Teaching Cultural Compassion offers great reviews of books for young folks on many subjects, including creation care and climate justice.
She locates and reviews books, and writes curriculum, to help parents and congregations give children and youth the best of the best, and save time! Subscribe to her great free enews!
This 2020 Document Packet includes:
Bishop Sally Dyck's Earth Day address
UMW Climate Justice Campaign (Just Energy 4 All) Info
Earthkeepers information - training and grants
Chicago ecumenical Earth Day event April 22
Ecumenical Advocacy weekend in D.C. April 24-27
Jemez Principles for Democratic Organizing
The Fierce Urgency of Now Liturgy
United Methodist Foundation Ex-Carbon 200 Fund Info
Earth Day 2020 Theme: Climate Action