Earth Day.--The annual observance of Earth Day shall be added to all official calendars prepared by United Methodist Communications and shall be recommended by the General Board of Church and Society for observance in all local churches. Such local churches may celebrate Earth Day by various means:
*Lifting up environmental concerns in worship services.
*Undertaking special community, national, or world-wide projects to address issues relating to (1) responsible use of natural resources; (2) toxic and hazardous substances; (3) clean air; (4) chemical use; (5) land use; (6) diversity of life; (7) clean water; (8) impact of human technology; and (9) military use of natural resources.
*Evaluating the ways that the Church uses the Earth's resources.
*Working politically to bring about more Earth-friendly laws and policies.
*Using environmental themes in Sunday schools, vacation Bible schools, Bible studies, youth fellowships, scouting organizations, and other areas of the Church's ministries.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22641-GJ-276-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference