Climate Stewardship
God’s Word: But ask the animals, and they will teach you. Or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:7-10
Church Women United believes that our earth is a gift from God entrusted to us to care for. We believe it is our responsibility to pay attention to and offer remedy where the growing climate issues are concerned. In particular we support the idea of Environmental Equity. We affirm the science that informs us. We are committed to raising awareness and educating when we can about environmental issues.
Focus: Environmental Justice and Action: Environmental Justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and polices.
Action Steps:
Develop and implement a meeting with speakers who are expert in their field or advocates for CWU members to introduce the concepts of Environmental Justice and Equity.
Develop a resource list of groups working in EJ for CWU members, which will continue to
inform them and provide action steps they may take to advocate for EJ in their geographic areas and nationwide.
Host an open community meeting to raise awareness about EJ. and to connect EJ to stewardship of our world as people of God.
Assign an EJ lead in your CWU group to pay attention to what is happening locally, regionally, and nationwide.
Develop a partnership with an EJ group in your area or nationally that you might consider praying for, keeping members apprised about, and being a part of their work.
If you are doing a Legislative Breakfast have questions for your Legislators about their work in EJ.
Invite a speaker to your annual meeting to speak about Environmental Justice.