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Cross-Pollination: Church and Garden Club Grow Together

Rockton UMC and the Roscoe Gardening Club are growing more than vegetables in the church parking lot. Now in its second year, their partnership transforms unused space into raised garden beds, with the harvest donated to a local food pantry. What began as a simple sharing of space and gardening knowledge has grown into a broader community relationship, including joint events, shared learning and even a new church member who first connected with the congregation through the gardening club.

Jurisdictional Groups Gather to Share Creation Justice Work

About fifty people gathered July 19-21 from the United Methodist North Central Jurisdiction Creation Justice Movement and NCJ Advocacy group at Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Park to learn about the efforts of the movement as a whole and to create a vision for the future of creation justice in the NCJ and individual conferences.

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.

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