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5 Reasons for Annual Conferences to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Fossil Free UMC is building on momentum achieved at General Conference! Every United Methodist in every Annual Conference has the opportunity, right now, to move forward with our mission to “faithfully address climate change by screening out fossil fuels from our investments at all levels of the church and by investing in goods and services…
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Look at the Bright Side: “Climate Justice Fares Well Overall” (UM News)
Photo: Musa Dube, the distinguished professor of New Testament at the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, preaches during a Vigil for Creation on April 22 to mark Earth Day. The gathering took place at First United Methodist Church of Charlotte on the day before the United Methodist General Conference began its work nearby. Photo…
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General Conference Update to Fossil Free UMC’s Petition, May 1, 2024
This update is now obsolete. To see the final result of what happened with Fossil Free UMC’s petition at General Conference, see our final press release or A Report on What Happened with Fossil Fuel Divestment at General Conference and What You Can Do Now. While General Conference has made numerous positive decisions that signal “a…
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Divest from Fossil Fuels to Stop Plastic Pollution
Photo by Sharon Delgado. On April 22, the day before General Conference began, there was a livestreamed Earth Day worship service in Charlotte that focused on our United Methodist call to care for creation. This last day of April here at General Conference would not be complete without tying together this year’s Earth Day theme…
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The Fossil Fuel Engagement Game
Commentary – Reprinted from One World House. After an amazing first week of progress at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, NC in the United States, it has become clear that it is the will of the General Conference to move away from language and practices that have caused so many persons harm, especially…
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General Conference Updates
By Sharon Delgado This update is now obsolete. To see the final result of what happened with Fossil Free UMC’s petition at General Conference, see our final press release or A Report on What Happened with Fossil Fuel Divestment at General Conference and What You Can Do Now. Grace and Peace to you during this historic…
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Tennis ball hail batters Charlotte while Methodists Bank On Climate Change
Tennis ball-sized hail erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina, Saturday, as General Conference gathered. It scattered cars over the freeway, busted out car windows, scattering them over the roadways. The hail was so large and fell so violently that glass splintered and impact-resistant windshields turned to shards with sharp broken glass penetrating skin and clothes and…
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Response to Wespath by Fossil Free UMC (Part 2) Become Like a Child
“He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes a little child like this…
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