Our October 24 book discussion will feature Sharon Delgado's new book The Cross in the Midst of Creation: Following Jesus, Engaging the Powers,Transforming the World. On 9/27, you'll have the opportunity to engage her in conversation during the webinar. Amazon; Bookshop.org; indiebound.org We'll use the same meeting code as we did for the spring book discussions, so if […]
Our next Creation Care book discussion is on Monday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Debra Rienstra Amazon, Bookshop.org, indiebound.org To receive the Zoom link, email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org.
Our next Creation Care book discussion is on Monday, March 27 at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss the Second EDITION of Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action edited by Pat Watkins, who will lead our discussion. Amazon Kindle, (digital $5.95) or from United Women in Faith (paper copy $24.99) To join, email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org.
Our next Creation Care Book Discussion on Monday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. will be led by Richard Loeppert (a soil scientist) who recommended: A World Without Soil: The Past, Present, and Precarious Future of the Earth Beneath our Feet by Jo Handelsman. To receive the Zoom link, email tclayton@nccumc.org.
Our next Creation Care Book Discussion on Monday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. featuring Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action by Susan Inches. Bookshop.org, Amazon. Barnes & Noble, This will be our last discussion until September, we'll take a break for summer. Also NOTE this is a longer book so you might want to get […]
f you'd like to participate in Zoom advocacy sessions with the legislative assistants of elected officials, please contact Keith Sexton at ksexton@nccumc.org and he can send you the Zoom link. The more folks on the Zoom, the better. Some familiar faces from our book discussion group volunteered to speak about particular aspects of the Farm Bill and […]
f you'd like to participate in Zoom advocacy sessions with the legislative assistants of elected officials, please contact Keith Sexton at ksexton@nccumc.org and he can send you the Zoom link. The more folks on the Zoom, the better. Some familiar faces from our book discussion group volunteered to speak about particular aspects of the Farm Bill and […]
Tired of the partisan divide? Exhausted with the political wrangling? Good News! Advocacy is nothing like the political theatre in the media! Advocacy is civil, reasoned conversation with a genuine exchange of ideas and the opportunity to effect real policy change. If you are ready for a positive, rewarding, faithful approach to Christian confession in […]
July 2023 was the hottest month recorded in global history, yet it seems this is just the beginning. What can we do to make our communities more heat resilient? How can local churches prepare to love our neighbors in the years ahead? Join Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub of the […]
Climate change has been described as the greatest threat the human race has ever faced. As this cataclysm looms, many are reporting feeling anxious, afraid, sad, guilty and even paralyzed. The threat of climate change has already started impacting our mental health and our hope for the future. Psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Johnson will be joining […]
Summer is winding down and our book discussion group will reconvene on Monday, September 25 at 10:30 a.m. Our featured book is The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions by Greta Thunberg. In digging into the book, we're discovering that it is dense. So we think it will be better to cover it over 2 months. September: […]
What measures can individuals and congregations take to save energy and reduce carbon waste? What renewable and sustainable energy options are out there? How are the Bible and God’s teachings connected to our power bills? Join us on September 26 to learn answers to these questions and more. Our time together will be led by […]
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