Environmental Sustainability News & Stories
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November 10, 2019
67 EarthKeepers Commissioned Online
A new class of EarthKeepers from 24 United Methodist regional conferences will go forth to lead their communities in environmental stewardship projects and initiatives.
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September 6, 2019
Creation care gets traction as priority
A growing amount of grassroots climate change work is being done by graduates of Global Ministries EarthKeepers training.
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July 4, 2019
Where have all the salmon gone?
When the salmon run fails in the northern Pacific, Alaska’s Chignik Native Americans lose more than just a season of work. An UMCOR partnership provides hope and food security for five coastal communities.
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July 4, 2019
In Focus: Sustainable Development
During the month of July, follow along as we share the importance and impact of UMCOR’s sustainable development work around the world.
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June 3, 2019
EarthKeepers community garden grows with support from UMCOR’s Food Security Program
In Burien, Washington, a food security grant from UMCOR helped Highline UMC fulfill their dream of a community garden.
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April 29, 2019
Earth Day and Easter: What Does Resurrection Mean for God’s Creation?
Projects supported by UMCOR are actively caring for the Earth and communities impacted by climate change.
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March 28, 2019
UMCOR extends “neighborliness” to all
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has answered God’s call to be a neighbor for nearly 80 years.