[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ] Around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction, many within decades, more than ever before in human history. [/dropshadowbox] This stark finding is from the report released last week from the United Nations Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. 40% of the…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]In the “Pitfalls of Plastic” article in the Cape Cod Times[/dropshadowbox] Laura Ludwig from the Center for Coastal Studies reported that plastics found in plankton travels throughout the food chain. These microplastics contain toxic substances used in their manufacturing. A 2018 study from the Food, Health & Environment…
“Human convenience is a price the environment cannot afford.” This quote is from Madhavi Venkatesan in an April 21st Cape Cod Times article titled the Pitfalls of Plastic. In 2017 China stopped accepting our recyclables so companies in Massachusetts have been scrambling trying to find how to manage the enormous amount of plastic we discard….
In celebration of Earth Day, enjoy this Wendell Berry poem. The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd”] Learn about this exciting forum at St. David’s Episcopal Church at 205 Old Main St So. Yarmouth in coordination with the Faith Communities Environmental Network. WHEN: This Sunday, April 28th 2:00 – 4:00. Faith and Science are often perceived as being at odds with one another and…
An Easter Prayer for United Methodists [dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Easter is a time of joy and renewal. Followers of Jesus saw their darkest days replaced with the miracle of hope and eternal life. Christians today take time for self-examination and reflection during Lent. “Going dark” for a few weeks prepares…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]DID YOU KNOW? On January 20, 1784, during a fierce winter storm, Reverend William Black’s boat took refuge in Hyannis. He was the honored founder of Methodism in Nova Scotia, and during his stay here he sowed the seeds that inspired the first Methodist church in Barnstable…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]The United Methodist Church of Osterville will offer a sunrise worship service on Easter morning at 7:30 AM at Craigville Beach together with the South Congregational Church in Centerville. Join us! We will also have traditional worship at church at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM[/dropshadowbox] A UMC.org…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]Maundy Thursday commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles, the first of the three events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. At the United Methodist Church of Osterville, we will worship tonight at 6:00 PM. Please join us. Read below to…
[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#ffffff” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]A few weeks ago the staff at the United Methodist Church in Osterville asked you to tell us on film why you choose this church. Thank you to those who provided their testimonials. Please enjoy this video, and may you be inspired to share it with another.[/dropshadowbox]…