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VAUMC Creation Justice Movement
Climate Justice Congregations
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About Climate Just Congregations
Join the VAUMC Creation Justice Movement in our efforts to support the Virginia Annual Conference commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2050, to become energy efficient, and to work towards climate justice by becoming a Climate Just Congregation! These resources will empower your congregations to advocate for clean, efficient, affordable, and just energy for all!Learn More About The Green Church Initiative & Cool Congregations
Learn More About The Green Church Initiative & Cool Congregations
The Virginia Annual Conference UMC Green Church Initiative will assist congregational efforts for Climate Justice in Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Evangelism, and Mission. Questions, please email us@
The Interfaith Power and Light Cool Congregations has everything you need to help your congregation become a Cool Congregation: start-up kits, calculators, a certification process, and a challenge that awards $1,000 in 5 categories. For churches in MD, DC, and NoVA, contact [email protected]. For churches in central and southern Virginia, contact [email protected]
Energy Audit Resources
- See the FACS-Energy Star Energy Audits for Faith Communities and the FACS-Energy Star Energy and Water Efficiency Checklist for Worship Facilities. Grab a clipboard and take this checklist along as you discover opportunities to increase energy and water efficiency at your congregation. Focus on uncovering opportunities to save.
- The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions promotes energy efficiency and other climate solutions in Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria and advocates for local climate policy with your neighbors.
Funding opportunities for the energy transition
- Federal Funding for Energy Work at Houses of Worship | Interfaith Power and Light
- Renew America’s Nonprofits | Department of Energy
- Energy and Climate Resiliency Funding Opportunities for Houses of Worship
Resources
- UMC Net-Zero Commitment
- Energy Policy Statement 2009 Book of Resolutions #1001
- What does the church say about Climate Change?
- Creation Justice Work Group | VAUMC, email [email protected]
- Interfaith Power and Light (DC.MD.NoVA), email [email protected]
- Virginia Interfaith Power and Light, email [email protected]
- Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions email i[email protected]
- United Methodist Creation Justice Movement
- Just Energy 4 All | United Women in Faith