Global Ministries Earthkeepers Training

Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial.

Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips US-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training.

Application Deadline February 13, 2023. 

Spring Online Training March 10-25, 2023.

This training includes 8.5 hours of live online training and up to 24 hours of independent/asynchronous training.

Live Plenary Sessions

• Session 1: Friday, March 10, 8-9:30pm ET
• Session 2: Friday, March 17, 8-9:30pm ET
• Session 3: Saturday, March 25, 10am-1pm ET

Small Group Meetings (participants will request preferred meeting time from options below)

• Group 1 – Tuesdays, March 14 & 21, 1pm-2:15pm ET 
• Group 2 – Tuesdays, March 14 & 21, 7pm-8:15pm ET
• Group 3 – Wednesdays, March 15 & 22, 10am-11:15am ET
• Group 4 – Wednesdays March 15 & 22, 8pm-9:15pm ET

Fall in-person training dates and location to be announced in early 2023.

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