Sunsetting Solar Incentives
Recent changes in Federal incentive programs for solar power installations make it advantageous for churches to begin work sooner rather than later. Rev. Jenny Phillips, Director of Environmental Sustainability for the General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC, hosts a monthly support call for UMC churches who are filing for direct pay incentives. This month Stephanie Udler from America is All In, and Jasmine Chiu, from Rocky Mountain Institute presented about the changes and new deadlines.
The Solar Consultation is a monthly online meeting for churches intending on filing for direct pay solar incentives. It is on the second Monday of the month at 2 p.m. The next meeting is August 11. To register for the meeting go to https://zoom.us/meeting/register/almgTbijTliWFYC4cE1kxA. If you have questions contact Sarah Paulos at [email protected].
Heat Wave Resources from GBGM
| The best way to cope with these heated times is by working together with our communities. Here are a few resources from Creation Justice Ministries and our partners that may help your community build heat preparedness and resilience: |
- Download our Heat and Health Resource to read Church action plans, learn how your individual community may be affected, delve into the overlap between systemic racism and extreme heat, and discover additional ways you and your community can come together to face the reality of rising temperatures.
- Visit the Extreme Weather Resource Hub from our partners at Potential Energy Coalition to learn how best to communicate about heat events and other extreme weather.
- Learn about climate risks nationwide, including heat stress, from the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Danger Season map.
- Visit the Heat Policy Innovation Hub by the Duke University Nicholas Institute for background information about heat stress and accessible strategies for heat resilience in your community.
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SCD Presents: Laity Boot Camp 2025
Date: October 23-25, 2025
Location: Kenosha First United Methodist Church (Kenosha, WI)
From United Methodist Discipleship Ministries: We are thrilled to introduce SCD: Laity Boot Camp, building on the success of SCD 2024 (SEE//CREATE//DISCIPLE) held in Chicago, which united church leaders from across the globe for a meaningful time of learning, worship, and renewed inspiration. Laity Boot Camp 2025 promises to be more than just another conference; it is a two-day event aimed at rekindling your passion for making a positive impact in your local church and community. This gathering will provide you with practical ministry tools to enhance your faith journey and foster connections with fellow leaders. For more information and to register go to https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/scd-presents-laity-boot-camp-2025.
