Dayspring United Methodist Church (UMC) created a new ministry called Spiritual Activists Greening the Earth (SAGE) to head the congregation in making environmental efforts.
The church encouraged its congregation to participate and support SAGE. as it begins its missions and goals this January.
Spiritual Activists Greening the Earth
Dayspring United Methodist Church and SAGE invited everyone to join its missions and help them achieve their goals for 2023. It introduced the ministry and its purpose through its newsletter.
The church stated this newly created ministry targets to honor and protect San Francisco Peaks as a sacred place.
SAGE seeks to responsibly care for the Lord’s creation by working for environmental health and justice.
Additionally, the mission includes all people and life inhibiting the Earth.
The ministry's work is intrinsically connected to other Dayspring missions.
The missions are the giving garden, youth ministry, and social justice projects that benefit people across the country and the globe who are affected by environmental changes.
SAGE is also intrinsically connected to Sunday’s Explorer Class. Currently, the class is discussing Eco theology.
It is a transformational study of the Christian imperative to address the current and urgent environmental crisis. Dayspring United Methodist Church is hopeful that its congregation will fully support S.A.G.E. as it works on its missions and goals.
The church stated SAGE is looking forward to working with the entire community this new year.
SAGE missions will focus on five areas: worship and liturgy, education, buildings and grounds, community engagement, and faithful advocacy.
About Dayspring United Methodist Church
As shared on its Facebook page, Dayspring United Methodist Church at 3530 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. It was formerly known as Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
It identified its church as a Reconciling Congregation.
Dayspring UMC welcomes all regardless of their background-race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, gender, economic status, or ability.
Furthermore, the church affirmed that all are created in the image of God. All are the Lord’s beloved children.
The congregation celebrates diversity and embraces it as God’s gift. As a United Methodist Church, Dayspring is committed to mobilizing members to transform the Church and the world into the full expression of Jesus Christ’s inclusive love.
Dayspring U.M.C. is a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network.
Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy serves as the Lead Pastor, while Rev. Joel Bullock serves as the Pastor of Congregational Care, Intergenerational Care, and Dayspring Arcadia.
Moreover, Shirley Wells serves as the Minister of Spiritual Formation, and Amy Notbohm as serves as the Community Curator.
Church Picnic
Dayspring UMC announced it would gather the congregation for a Church Picnic on Jan. 29. It will be at noon at the Desert Breeze Park in the Acacia Pavilion.
The church requested all to bring lunch and enjoy the afternoon with friends. The Church Picnic will also feature a baked goods competition.
It will be open to everyone, including adults and kids. They are requested to bring their best-baked treats for everyone to enjoy during the Church Picnic.
There will also be a tug of war, sack races, kickball, and more.
