Micah Connection

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Do Justice | Love Kindness | Walk Humbly With God ~ Micah 6:8

The goal for this ministry is to engage the congregation and community on issues of civil and human rights, poverty, peace, health and climate/creation care. The ministry provides tools to connect and impact our community and the world.

Education & Awareness

The Micah Connection focuses on education and awareness on issues of justice and inclusivity. Team leaders are listed by the ministry area below.

  • Racial Reconciliation - Howard Nussman
  • Inclusivity (LGBTQIA+) - Amy Ramsey
  • Creation Care - Brenda Messera
  • Immigration/Refugees - Laura Waits
  • Poverty/Affordable Housing - Dana Mariani-Lada
  • Disabilities - Hunter Ross
  • Action against Gun Violence - David Bigham
  • Coordinator - Amy DeVore

    Creation Care Ministry Resources

    If you're interested in registering your yard as a Certified Wildlife Habitat, click for info.
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    Creation Justice Tips

    Provided by the UM Creation Justice Movement at umcreationjustice.org.

    Green Tips for June:

    1. Stop using Styrofoam. This single-use "convenience" has its raw materials extracted from the earth, leaches harmful chemicals into hot food or drink, adds to the volume of methane from landfills, and exposes production workers to permanent nervous system damage. Switch to reusable containers for food and drink.

    2. Fossil-fuel-based fabrics (polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, lycra) when washed release microplastics into water systems and then the food chain, harming sea creatures and ultimately humans. Choose natural-fibers clothing (organic cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp, bamboo). Wash what you have less frequently and more gently.

    3. Nix the balloons. They are not biodegradable, and they consequently harm birds and marine life. Also, helium is a nonrenewable gas needed in welding, rocket propulsion, and even scuba diving. Wasting helium in the momentary fun of balloons jeopardizes the other uses. Instead, add sparkle and fun to an event with tissue-paper pom poms, garlands from upcycled materials from home, fabric bunting, streamers made from recycled paper, or bubbles.

    4. Have you ever thought of the "R's" as a spiritual practice? Reduce is a spiritual practice. (Do I need this? Is it harmful in any way?) Reuse also challenges us spiritually. (God is a creator. How can I avoid being a "waster"?) Recycle is important too. (What creative ways can I find to give something a second life?) Reduce, reuse, recycle--John Wesley would be proud of you.

    See the complete Top 10 List in the most recent Creation Care Newsletter.

    Be creative in how you take care of God's gift of creation and those who live in it. Call Amy DeVore at the Church Office to let us know what you are doing.

    Check out more of our Inclusivity & Justice efforts.