Micah Connection

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

Check out these July Tip Highlights

Consider that having "second thoughts" may be a God-nudge for positive change:

1. Take a second to think before you print. How you use paper can save trees, which are essential for removing carbon dioxide from the air. Print two-sided; reuse paper with blank sides for scrap notes and printing drafts. Buy paper that is chlorine-free and sustainable with recycled, bamboo, or organic cotton fibers.

2. It's time for second thoughts about second hand. Things don't have to be brand new to be just right. John Wesley taught and lived by "gain all you can, save all you can, give all you can." Consider secondhand items and give them second life. By being industrious and frugal, you are better able to care for both planet and people.

3. Plastic containers are everywhere! While some are reusable, research continues to confirm significant health costs associated with the chemicals in plastic used for food storage or microwaving. Choose alternatives--glass, porcelain, ceramic, or stainless-steel--especially for storing and reheating food.

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.