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The Season of Creation is an ecumenical church observance every September. In the NC Conference, the Creation Care Team is providing free worship resources and a weekly webinar series. The Creation Care Team also donated several books to the NC Conference Media Center. These books are available to borrow to increase your own knowledge about…
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This hope-filled, inspiring, and informative webinar is available for replay. “Amazing” was the word that participants used to describe the webinar, “Preparing for the Feast of Creation,” offered on July 22 by the NCCUMC Creation Care Committee. Far from a ho-hum academic lecture on doctrinal technicalities and liturgical minutiae, the webinar featured very accessible theological…
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Climate change is arguably the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century, and its effects deepen health disparities. In this presentation, Dr. Nepveux and her colleagues will discuss how extreme weather and shifting weather patterns affect lives and health in North Carolina. Participants will learn about some realistic and practical ways that communities, families,…
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Genesis 2:15 reads, “The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to take care of it and to look after it.” (Contemporary English Version). The United Methodist Social Principles (2024) proclaim, “The goodness of God’s creation, and the value given to every part of it, call people to respect, protect, and care…
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The act of landscaping can be so much more than just aesthetics; it can be a deeply meaningful process that reconnects us with nature and fosters a thriving ecosystem around our churches and homes. By choosing native plants, removing non-native invasive species, and creating healthier wildlife habitats, we can strengthen the web of life in…
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Bluestem Conservation Cemetery actively focuses on community, conservation, and cemetery. Located 10 miles north of Hillsborough on 87 acres, Bluestem is the state’s largest green burial cemetery, renewing historic burial practices. Presenters will focus on the ecological, conservation, and climate impacts of this innovative project and how Bluestem connects to community and faith. Jeff Masten is…

