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. Weddings, graduation celebrations, holidays, get togethers--all are important. Make them an opportunity to celebrate, be sustainable, and influence friends and family. Choose service ware that can be washed and reused; collect compostable food waste. Show by your example.

    2. Give party favors that give back. Look for something plant-able, like herbs, succulents, seed packets. Or display a sign that you've made a donation in your guests' honor, such as planting trees or caring for endangered wildlife. Invite additional contributions and follow up with the amount raised and a thank you for caring for God's creation.

    3. As in the biblical story of Joseph, June is often a time of plenty, but the hot, dry months are coming. Be intentional about conserving water. Install a rain barrel, low-flow toilets, and shower heads; wash the car using a bucket and just a quick rinse off; pay attention to ways you can care more for the gift of water.

    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.