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.

Tribute to Trees

On May 8, 2025, we planted three new trees on our property and a short dedication ceremony was conducted on June 1, 2025. These trees are a small but mighty step towards our long-term goal of converting a portion of our church property to water-wise landscaping. These trees were planted thanks to the generous donations of the AUMC community which were given in honor/memory of loved ones.
Click here to see the full list of donors and their tributes.

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