FossilFreeUMC

In 1980, United Methodists broke fresh ground and planted the seeds of climate justice with a resolution passed at General Conference to address energy policy. That resolution has been amended and amended… but the planting made in 1980 – 43 years ago – has yet to bear the most important fruit. Other churches, congregations and… Read more

Was the General Conference divestment push of 2016 really 7 years ago?! Remember the lantern globes and climate vigils? A few articles for those who were there, and for those who scrolled their then-Twitter feeds for the latest news. In 2016 the focus centered on Wespath. For 2024 we renew and widen our focus. We… Read more

I am the convener of a group that is reviving and revisioning Fossil Free UMC in the leadup to next year’s General Conference, which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 23 through May 3. Our group will focus on moving United Methodists to divest their financial holdings away from fossil fuels and… Read more