Creation Care

Links to articles and resources focusing on Creation Care, Climate justice, and Environmental Stewardship
(posted June 2025)

The United Methodist Social Principles state: "We affirm that all creation belongs to God and is a manifestation of God’s goodness and providential care" and "we are called to practice responsible stewardship and to live in right relationship with the Creator and with the whole of God’s creation (Gen. 1:26–31; Matt. 6:26–30; Rom. 8:22–24). We are also called to honor the role of every part of creation in healing the whole..." Below are a variety of resources for individuals and congregations to join in this important work of caring for all of God's creation.

Action Ideas for Local Churches and Green Teams
Here some projects and ideas which local churches can explore and do. Be creative!

April 2025 Creation Tips and Newsletter
10 Tips to Help Your Church Go Green
Creation Care Fair Ideas (Feb 2025)
Creation Care Links (Feb 2025)
Just Energy 4 All – Calling for Divestment
Refugia and Resilience Hubs
Resources for Green Teams (Oct 2023)
Ways United Methodists Can Combat Climate Change

Earthkeepers & Dakotas-Minnesota Efforts
These articles and announcement focus on the next Earthkeeper training in Seattle, WA and what has been happening closer to home.|

Caring for God’s Creation in the Dakotas
Earth keepers Address Environmental and Spiritual Concerns
The Creation Collective at Hennepin Ave. UMC
Yankton First UMC’s Green Team
Earthkeeper Training Fall 2025

Books & Studies
These books and studies offer in-depth learning. There are many more books besides these.

Creation Justice Legislation at General Conference 2024
Creation Justice Book List (includes review of United Women in Faith’s Climate Justice)
Loving People and God’s Planet
Prayers for the Earth and God’s People (booklet)