Environment

The Bible sends a strong message that being faithful requires just and right relationships with God, other human beings and with the rest of creation. Likewise, the United Methodist Church's Social Principles and numerous General Conference resolutions call for sound stewardship of the earth and environmentally friendly lifestyles that preserve creation for the benefit of present and future generations. United Methodist Women's environmental advocacy responds to this call.

United Methodist Women environmental work includes:

• Be A Green Unit: Take the Pledge
• Joining with other organizations to promote environmental justice, which is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people - regardless of race, ethnicity, income or education level - in environmental decision-making.
   
• Green Teams -- a program activating local United Methodist Women members to organize their communities around environmental issues impacting their area.
   
• Chlorine-Free Campaign: Converting use of paper and household products to dioxin-free, chlorine-free products.
   
• Green Guidance -- a United Methodist Women booklet on how to plan environmentally responsible events.
• Take Action!
• Climate Change
   

Videos

• Harriett Olson on United Methodist Women's Commitment to Climate Bill
• Summary of Green Team Initial Meeting
• Water is a Gift from God