Creation Care

Helping our congregation & community become more aware in how we can better care for God's creation.

Taking Care of God's Creation

"...we recognize the responsibility of the Church toward lifestyle and systemic changes in society that will promote a more ecologically just world and a better quality of life for all creation."
– UMC Social Principle, "The Natural World."

"We love God’s creation, practice being stewards of the earth, and teach environmental justice"
-Arvada United Methodist Church Core Value, "Courageous Outreach"

CCT Mission & Vision

Mission

The Creation Care Team (CCT) at AUMC fosters awareness around critical environmental issues by providing information via a number of channels that explore how individuals can positively improve our ecological impact. We ALL have a large responsibility for taking care of the earth and it’s many living systems/beings.

Vision

Through communication, direct actions and worship we seek to be a community that identifies itself, and is identified by others as a “creation care congregation.” The CCT strives to address factors impacting climate change and our environment. We know this especially and disproportionately impacts disadvantaged persons.
We have a common working goal to accomplish our vision of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Earth Sunday Worship | "Where the Good Things Grow"
"And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good."

Join us for Earth Sunday Worship both in-person and online! Worship services are at 8:15am and 10am with livestream available at 10am. Rev. Lauren Boyd will be preaching "Where the Good Things Grow"
CCT Give & Learn Info Tables
Stop by the Creation Care Info tables to meet the team and  learn about composting tips, upcoming CCT projects, and how you can get involved!

Upcoming CCT Efforts: AUMC Trilogy of Trees (planting project), Community Shred-a-Thon
Electric Vehicle Show
Visit the AUMC parking lot from 9:15am-12pm for an Electric Vehicle Show.  View a variety of vehicles and learn about the personal and environmental benefits to owning an EV!

AUMC Shred-A-Thon

Old documents piling up in a box? Not sure how to securely dispose of documents that contain personal or financial info? Bring them to the AUMC Shred-a-Thon! Documents will be shredded on site. The paper is then processed and recycled to actually make new products such as paper towels and napkins. This does not happen with home shredded documents; these end up in the landfill!
Fee: $10.00 per vehicle + additional donations accepted – Cash Only Please.
Limit: Two (2) ‘Bank size’ boxes per vehicle.
What CAN be shredded: Paper, documents, paper clips, alligator clips, filing folders, or pendaflex folders if metal removed.
What CAN NOT be shredded: 3-ring binders, cardboard, plastic, plastic bags, pill bottles, DVD’s, videos, x-rays, credit cards, batteries, cell phones, electronics, hard drives, glass, organic matter, or explosive material.
Volunteers are needed for this event! If you can help, please contact Dave Maxwell.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

The Creation Care Team usually meets monthly on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11am. For meeting location please check the screen near the lobby receptionist desk at Arvada United Methodist Church. These meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. We discuss current and upcoming topics and events related to environmentalism in our church and community. You may request a meeting agenda by contacting either the Creation Care Team co-chairs,  Kathleen Warnick and Katherine Plummer.
Contact Kathleen & Katherine

Creation justice newsletter sign-ups

Mountain Sky Conference Mission Engagement Newsletter
United Methodist Creation Justice Movement Newsletter