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How First UMC at the Chicago Temple Became Creation-Friendlier

First United Methodist Church in Chicago has been making its building more creation-care friendly by installing more energy-efficient appliances. This has also resulted in significant energy bill reductions.

Broadway United Methodist Church's Multi-Point Creation Care Ministry

Broadway United Methodist Church is taking practical steps to steward God's good creation. Its creation-care team and committed pastor have been leading the church and community in raising awareness, addressing indoor as well as outdoor emissions, and raising native plants in the church garden.

Barrington UMC’s Garden Provides Fresh Produce to Food Pantries

Since its inception, the Barrington United Methodist Church's congregational garden has produced more than 290,000 pounds of vegetables, all distributed to seven local food banks. Anticipating growing needs in the coming months, members of the garden team have already begun preparing for a successful season.

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Many Pathways Lead to Creation Care

United Methodists who hear God’s call to care for the world God created gained practical skills in interrelated areas while attending the Creation Care Summit on May 2 at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights.

Learn to Start a Green Team and More at Creation Care Summit, May 2

A Creation-Care Summit on May 2, 9 a.m. to noon, will teach how to engage one's community, build green teams, reduce energy bills, and plant native plants.

Signs of Unity: Shared Prayer and Shared Care for the Earth

Leaders of fourteen church bodies in the Chicago area who came together on Jan. 24 for the World Day of Prayer put faith into practice by urging the federal government to stay in the Paris Agreement on climate change and pressing Illinois legislators to order the removal of lead drinking water pipes from the state.