'we Need To Take Action:' Why United Methodists Are Trying To Save The Planet

Nashville Tennessean, The Tennessean
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:00pm

United Methodists, who wrapped up their Creation Care Summit on Sunday, are trying to build a creation care and environmental justice movement.

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