Southwest UMC Music Ministry

09/07/2026

09/01/2026

https://umcreationjustice.org/september-2026-newsletter/

September 2026 Newsletter by umcjnews | Aug 31, 2026 | NewsletterSeptember NewsBeginning September 1st, the world-wide Christian Church will celebrate the birthday of Creation in a united voice. This special time, starting with the day already known as the World Day of Prayer for Creation, takes on....

09/01/2026

September 1st marks the beginning of the Season of Creation. It is now an official holy day on the church calendar. Join us in praying for all of God's creation. God is Green!

08/30/2026

I didn't know that Dolly was an environmentalist. A friend shared this song with me. God is Green! I'm sure Dolly would have agreed.

Stream "World On Fire" here: https://dolly.lnk.to/DPWorldOnFireVDP...

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Florida needs reliable, accessible EV charging infrastructure. But instead of investing in the transportation resources Floridians count on today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing to divert nearly $200 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding to infrastructure for experimental flying-car technology.

Florida can support innovation without diverting critical funding away from the infrastructure Floridians need today. Together, we can make sure these public dollars stay public.

Take action NOW to tell FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue: Keep federal NEVI funding focused on EV charging, not flying cars! 👉 bit.ly/protectnevi

08/24/2026

Y’all Come!

08/20/2026

My friends and I are still collecting plastic film. This big bunch weighed in at 54 pounds. It was collected by residents of Oak Hammock, a CCRC located near my church. So far we’ve kept over 7,000 pounds of plastic film out of the landfill. God is Green!

08/07/2026

A recent statewide poll found 68% of likely Florida voters oppose building an artificial intelligence data center in their local area.

08/05/2026

Reducing food waste is not only one of the best, eco-friendly ways to be more “green” in your kitchen, but it’s also a great way to save money and get the most out of your groceries! It means fewer trips to the grocery store, less landfill trash, and a fatter wallet for you. Woo hoo!