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Shari Ponder, Temekia Powell, Rachel Collins, Marcel Cantu, Cheryl Taylor and Kristi Painter at the Serenity House Garden for the EarthKeepers training in Philadelphia
Photo: John Coleman
Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities. Training topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. Projects include community gardens, energy initiatives, food security projects, reforestation efforts and more.
Be equipped with United Methodist resources to lead creation care work within your community and congregation.
Learn strategies for community organizing, project planning, anti-racism, and climate justice.
Have the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund a project that will achieve measurable, positive environmental impact in one year or less.
Receive project support and technical guidance through post-training consultation from Global Ministries staff and other EarthKeepers.
Join the Global Ministries Creation Care Network, an online community of practice to support United Methodists engaged in environmental ministries.
Explore these program requirements before you apply to become an EarthKeeper.
A main component of the EarthKeepers training is developing a plan for a project idea. You must have a ready-to-develop project idea when you apply.
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Common project types include:
Application Deadline will be determined soon.
The in-person Global Ministries EarthKeepers Fall Training will take place October 1–4 at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta area).
The program will include a field trip on Saturday, October 3, to the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design.
Lodging and meals will be provided by Global Ministries, and participants will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to the training site.
Additional details will be shared soon. If you would like to be notified when the application opens, please email environment@umcmission.org.Â
Details coming soon!
If you would like to be notified when the application opens, please email environment@umcmission.org.Â
Details coming soon!
If you would like to be notified when the application opens, please email environment@umcmission.org.Â
Details coming soon!
If you would like to be notified when the application opens, please email environment@umcmission.org.Â
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