July 26-29
Hamline  university, St  paul,  MN

VISION 

The United Methodist Summit will bring together people from congregations, annual conferences, caucus groups, agencies and organizations at all levels of the church. Together we will be inspired to:

-Dream boldly of ways we can play a key role in healing the planet
-Offer a theological vision of faithful Christian community for a planet in peril
-Enhance communication about goals and actions across the connection
-Highlight ways the church is already acting to care for God's creation
-Empower and equip one another to bring about a more sustainable and just future for our communities and our planet

Sponsors

Minnesota Annual Conference
Caretakers of God's Creation
Mahle Endowment for Progressive Christian Thought
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Hamline Church United Methodist
Prospect Park United Methodist Church

Participants

The following organizations and agencies have indicated they will be sending representatives to the Summit:

Church & Society
Global Ministries
​Higher Education & Ministry
United Methodist Women
​Wespath Benefits and Investments

Who  Should  Come

The summit is open to all who are interested. 

The sessions from Thursday noon through Friday afternoon are designed for leaders in the United Methodist Church working on creation care / environmental justice at any level of the church (local congregations, caucus groups, green teams, boards and agencies). Those who choose to attend these sessions will be asked to complete some assignments before they arrive. 

Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday are designed for anyone interested in learning more about engaging in the work of creation care / environmental justice. 

REGISTration

Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-in registration will still be available at the event, however some options may not be available at that time. 

The cost of registration varies from $75 to $310 depending on the number of days you plan to attend.

scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available. Preference will be given to under-represented demographic groups, including young adults and people of color. Preference will also be given to people who are active in the United Methodist Church. 

Please fill out our Scholarship Application here

Priority Deadline is May 26, but we will accept applications until July 15.

A program of the Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church