FossilFreeUMC

Evolve away from fossil fuels

Fossil Free UMC

The hope of an earth free of harmful fossil fuels is right in front of us. Our 2024 effort calls United Methodists to divest from fossil fuels at every level. Let us be righteous. Let us be a Just and Fossil Free people.”
Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. – Matthew 6:21

Renewing the Movement

A word from Rev. Sharon Delgado: Fossil Free UMC: Walking Our Talk about Climate Change

Why Divest from Fossil Fuels?

The burning of fossil fuels has caused devastating harm across the globe. Five Reasons to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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News, updates & reflection

May 3, 2024

Today’s the day. I am hopeful.

Today is the last day of General Conference. There are less than 20 items remaining, 16 are very important to those who are here so hard at work to renew our denomination. I am hopeful. We have had hundreds of conversations. We have learned so much. Whatever happens today, whatever the outcome or vote count,…
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May 1, 2024

General Conference Update to Fossil Free UMC’s Petition, May 1, 2024

While General Conference has made numerous positive decisions that signal “a new day” in the United Methodist Church, divestment from fossil fuels is still very much up in the air. Here is an update on where we are with Fossil Free UMC’s petition to add “fossil fuels” to the UM investment screens in paragraph 717…
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Fossil Free UMC. 2016 – 2024

Remembering the 2016 effort! The huge push to divest in 2016 included events such as this evening Climate Vigil. We continue the journey to see the UMC become fossil free.