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A Goodbye from our Organizing Intern Takundanashe Chinogwenya
As my term as the Organizing Associate for the Methodist Federation for Social Action comes to an end, I would like to express my utmost gratitude for the support I have received from each and every one of you. From Bridget who has mentored me throughout the internship, to the Creation Justice Movement that collaborated with MFSA during the Climate Justice Teach In, to everyone that supported the MFSA climate justice series by reading the articles I wrote that were published in the MFSA newsletter and/or attended the Climate Teach In, from the bottom of my heart, I say thank you.
This experience with MFSA has helped me to cultivate…
Frontline, Fence Line, and Shoreline Communities
Who is affected by climate change?
We are all affected by climate change in our environment in different ways. This article looks at three types of communities that are affected disproportionately by the impacts of climate change, namely frontline communities, fence line communities and shoreline communities. When looking at environmental justice, it is essential to know who the vulnerable members of the community are and how best they…
Reflections on Climate Teach in: Climate Justice Legislation for General Conference
On April 4, 2024, MFSA and United Methodist Creation Justice Movement (UMCJM) held a webinar entitled “Climate Teach in: Climate Justice Legislation for General Conference” in collaboration with the Creation Justice Movement. This was my internship project for the year. Thank you to all that attended and helped make it a success.
There were two speakers namely Cathy Velasquez Eberhart, who represented the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, and Nancy Blade, a United Methodist Elder who co-chairs a new Northern Illinois task force focusing on eco-sustainability. Cathay Eberhart spoke about the UM Creation Justice Movement, what it stands for and ways to get involved with the work the UMCJM is pursuing. Nancy Blade gave an overview of…
