We are committee to service within and beyond our church community. Special attention is paid to Environmental Justice, Social Justice and Missions, as described below.
We serve the community in a variety of ways, click on any of the ministries above to learn more. When there is a crisis, we methodists have a tendency to show up and help.
Past Initiatives:
Environmental Justice
Caring for God’s Creation—Greening the Church
Our church is committed to individual, church and community actions working for sustaining the wonders of God’s earth and ensuring a safe environment for all God’s children. Some of the actions we have taken include but are not limited to:
- Going solar—see our sanctuary roof
- Going paperless for coffee time and receptions
- Using free trade coffee at church and setting up a buying club through the church
Joining California Interfaith Power and Light, the Cool Davis Initiative, and becoming certified as a Greening Congregation though Earth Ministry. Jim Cramer, Coordinator
Low Carbon Footprint and Carbon Footprint Calculators
Using various tools including a workbook, discussion groups and on-line calculators, members work come to understand their impact on the environment and changes they can take to lower their footprint. The tools provide the ability to assess not only the potential benefits but also the costs, providing information on which changes are cost effective. Jim Cramer, coordinator
Cool Davis Initiative
This nonprofit works in partnership with the City of Davis to help implement the city’s goal of becoming carbon neutrality by 2050, The Cool Davis, through educational and other programs works to inspire our community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and improve the quality of life for all. Jim Cramer, DUMC representative on the Board
Social Justice
Reconciling Congregation
In 1997 at an all church conference, members of DUMC voted overwhelmingly to became a Reconciling Congregation .As a Reconciling Congregation DUMC welcomes all as full members of our fellowship regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Our congregation works with the Reconciling Ministry Network to remove all the discriminatory language from the Book of Discipline. We also work with other organizations to work for full equality for LGBTQ persons in our society. (Helen Roland, Chair)
Letters for Peace and Justice
Help write letters to make others aware of world social injustices.
In our local community
Feed My Sheep Food Collection
The church collects cans and other nonperishable food on the 2nd Sunday each month for delivery to our local food banks, STEAC, Grace in Action, and Community Meals.
Community Meals/Sandwich Brigade
This ministry works with a local non-profit to prepare meals and sandwiches for low income people