follow Jesus’ lead to responsibly care for and love all of God’s Creation
Creation Justice
Holladay United Church of Christ covenants to embody God’s extravagant love through our care for God’s Creation while seeking justice for the oppressed and vulnerable, and striving for healing and transformational relationships among ourselves, all people, all life, and the planet.
Loving Our World
Purpose
Holladay United Church of Christ is the 37th congregation to obtain status as a Creation Justice Church in the United Church of Christ. The Creation Justice Covenant of HUCC states our responsibility to be caretakers of Creation.
The Creation Justice Team meets regularly to plan educational, service, and advocacy activities for the church and to learn more about specific issues so that we can be advocates for all of creation, including the vulnerable in our society. For those preferring not to attend the meetings, we welcome everyone to join the Creation Justice email group, where we communicate events, information and other opportunities.
Church committees and activities incorporate the Creation Justice Covenant into what we do. For example, the Hiking Ministry offers opportunities to enjoy nature together in local surroundings. The Building and Grounds Team has lowered our use of fossil fuels with expansive rooftop solar panels and new LED lighting, and reduced our water use with the installation of xeriscaping and water-wise plantings. We emphasize recycling at all church events; and enjoying plant-based diets with the Plant-Based Eating Group. Our worship services reflect our devotion to all of Creation.
Opportunity to Participate
- Join the Creation Justice Team, the Hiking Ministry, the Building and Grounds Committee, and the Plant-Based Eating Group to plan or participate in Creation Justice activities and efforts.
- Participate in local community events with other church members to learn, have fun, and support local nature and wildlife efforts.
- Participate in opportunities to advocate for justice and for the well-being of all creation.
- Attend the annual outdoor Canyon Worship service and All-Church Family Camp.
If you are interested in joining the Creation Justice Team at HUCC or just receiving our group emails, you can reach Carl Adams and Becky Burrage by contacting our church administrator Peter at office@holladayucc.org.
If you would like to receive our Tidings newsletter for information about activities and events, you can sign up in the “Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter” form below.
HUCC members put together this Easter devotional of art and reflections on the importance of Great Salt Lake and our relationship with it. Please enjoy this free magazine in time for your Earth Day celebrations! Print copies are available from the church office as needed.
Huge thanks to the Creation Justice Team, magazine founder Tom Sturgeon, and all our talented contributors! If you would like to get involved in the new Great Salt Lake Interfaith Action Coalition, please contact Becky Burrage. Together we CAN save Great Salt Lake.
Contact Information
Check out the Great Salt Lake Audubon for current volunteer opportunities and field trips: http://www.greatsaltlakeaudubon.org