Action programs for members

"Environmental problems are so overwhelming.
I'm just one person. What can I do?"

If you’ve ever felt this way, here are two ways members of your congregation can make a quantifiable difference!

Form an EcoTeam

It's interesting to note that the Household EcoTeam program uses the same model as did the Methodist class system: members of the group hold each other accountable for fulfilling their commitments, but the group is at the same time responsible for helping each individual fulfill that commitment.

The Household EcoTeam project has been recommended by a United Methodist Church resolution!

Participate in Turn the Tide

The Turn the Tide as a Faith Community is a program developed by The Center for a New American Dream as one of their faith-based initiatives. 

From the New Dream website:
Most faith traditions teach us the importance of treating people justly and of caring for the Earth. Yet, in this complex, busy world it is often challenging to know how to act on our values. Turn the Tide is a powerful program of nine actions each of us can take that will have a measurable, positive impact on our world - and it lets us see that impact immediately through an interactive online web site.

As a congregation or an individual person of faith you'll be able to see the collective impact of your actions as well as see the impact of everyone taking part across the continent. By taking small steps together and seeing the results of our actions, we can have a significant positive impact on the environment and be motivated to keep going. Not sure if you can organize a group in your congregation? Be a role model and be the first to sign up for Turn the Tide as a member of your congregation. You'll be joining thousands of other people of faith who want to make a difference.

Sign your congregation up for this program and they can provide sample bulletin inserts, newsletter articles, speaking points, educational resources, and organizing tips to help get you started.