Creation Care

Creation Care is part of Central UMC's Mission Council
Mission Statement
Central’s Creation Care Team exists to empower our congregation through education and engagement in order to fulfill God’s purpose of being responsible, loving stewards of all creation.
Alexandra Holland leading Creation Care's Nature Hike in 2024
Alexandra Holland leading Creation Care's Nature Hike in 2024
2025 Nature Hike with Alexandra Holland | SAT, APR 12 | 10:00 AM - 12 NOON
Join Alexandra Holland for Nature Hike: Through the Lens of Gratitude, a spiritual disciplines hike for all ages. Space is limited—RSVP to alexandra@wncnature.com.
Click Here to RSvp

How Can I Be Involved

Creation Care Committee meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11:30 AM in the Conference Center. If you would like more information or have any questions, click the "CONTACT US" button below. You can also check out our bulletin board on the 3rd floor in front of the stairs. Y
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You can also check out our bulletin board on the 3rd floor in front of the stairs. You will find helpful information, events, and flyers for you to take with you!

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Central UMC's Creation Care Committee has provided a wide variety of events and activities to highlight how to be better stewards of God's creation. Here are some examples of events from the last few years:
  • Elephant Sanctuary Visit
  • Nature Hikes
  • Tours of Recycling & Landfill Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Presentation
  • Missions Fair Presentations
  • Seed giveaway
  • Petitions regarding the Farm Bill & Removing plastics in Asheville
  • Voter Reflection Guide
  • Pollinator Garden at CUMC

How Can You Take Local Action?

  1. Recycling bins in Asheville are single-stream, so just toss your recyclables into the bin without bagging them.  Plastic bags do NOT belong with recyclables!
  2. Plastic grocery bags and other "plastic films" can be recycled at several local big box stores.
  3. Asheville's Food Waste Reduction Initiative has 8 locations where you can drop off your food waste for composting.  Sign up at www.ashevillenc.gov.
  4. During Lent, try to adopt one additional habit that will benefit God's creation: e.g. use silicone utensils in cooking, use a bamboo cutting board instead of plastic, wash and reuse small bags, start composting.
  5. Plan some meatless meals.  Plant-based meals are kinder to our shared environment.
  6. As spring approaches, look for early blooming wildflowers in your neighborhood.  They are often tiny and bountiful.
  7. Express your gratitude to God for creating our beautiful Earth.  Be especially mindful of beauty in your part of the world.

2025 Creation Care Committee

Jan Imig - Chairperson
Karen Cruchfield - Secretary

Climate Justice & Faith

As United Methodists, we heed the call to do all in our power to care for planet Earth. In the Genesis 1 Creation narrative, God instructs human beings to care for the earth and all God created to dwell there.

“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too.” – Psalm 24:1

LEARN WHAT THE CHURCH SAYS:

Below you will find links to enabling legislation from the UMC.
UMC Book of REsolutions
United Methodist Council of Bishops’ 2009 God’s Renewed Creation
Resolution #1033 Caring for Creation: A Call to Stewardship and Justice
Resolution #1035 Climate Change and the Church’s Response

What you can do to make a difference...

Lower Your Impact

“God is calling each of us to respond…and as a denomination we cannot hope to transform the world until we change our way of being in it” -2016 Book of Resolutions
Your Carbon Footprint
Actions you can take
Recycling Guidelines

Raise Your Voice

In Genesis 1, God entrusts the earth to the care of human beings—you and me. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to preserve, protect, and care for what God has created.
Advocate for Climate Justice

Climate Change & Food

Your Diet:
Your Creation Care Committee offers a suggestion for a way we can all address the climate crisis in this new year through a simple but significant change in our diet. Read more below.
Read Burgers & burps
Composting!
Get the 411 on reducing food waste and composting with this helpful guide from Grillio! We’ll explain the basics of composting, the types of materials you can use, and how turning food waste into fertilizer can help fight climate change. Ready, set, let’s get composting!
Learn More about Composting
Food Waste!
Through sustainable management of food, we can conserve resources for future generations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Check out this article on avoiding food waste by not falling prey to bargain shopping and over-consuming.
Learn More About Avoiding Food Waste

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