Micah Connection

Men Serving at Monthly Breakfast Image

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. Register for the Informational Potluck event scheduled for November 5. 

  • 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.
    Image

    Creation Justice Tips

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

    Green Tips for October:

    1. Regenerate! On a personal level, compost your food and lawn scraps; plant for pollinators; consider rewilding at least a portion of your property. On a larger scale, examine your agricultural practices (cover crops, low till, no chemicals...) for changes that will regenerate the fertility of the soil.

    2. Tree planting season is coming. Investigate potential tree sales (Matthews Tree Giveaway is on Oct. 25) and planting services, including local government, nonprofit foundations, and nursery businesses. Trees pull down carbon from the atmosphere and nourish the soil, provide habitat and food for birds and other pollinators, and give shade in the summer and sun in the winter, reducing the need for fossil fuel energy.

    3. Most actions taken on behalf of God's creation are helpful, but some have more impact than others. One of the biggest categories is food. Become aware of food waste and reduce it, take up composting, choose less or no meat, buy locally and in season. Everyone needs to eat; everyone can contribute to caring for Earth.

    4. As a church, make composting available after meals and receptions. Station a knowledgeable person at the bin to help people learn what's compostable and what must be trashed. As more people understand what's needed and possible, some may desire to have a place to bring their personal scraps. Set up a community compost bin in the parking lot in response.

    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.