UCC Longmont is committed to to the work of environmental justice. We are working towards living sustainably, advocating for environmental justice, and partnering with others in this work. The Creation Justice covenant is one of the official covenants recognized and supported by the UCC National Office. In order to become a Creation Justice congregation, churches write a covenant and accept it at a congregational vote. The full text of our Creation Justice covenant is: As people of faith who recognize we are only one part of creation, we commit ourselves to the ongoing work of healing and justice for the world. We do this work because it is both urgent and hopeful. As stewards for on-going creation, we commit ourselves to the continued efforts that will lead us to consider the environment in both the everyday and in larger pivotal decisions. We acknowledge that there are many paths, both simple and technologically advanced, that can play a constructive role in repairing past damage to the environment and caring for its future. As humbly interdependent beings, we recognize the impacts of our actions, positive, negative and unforeseen, for present and future generations. We acknowledge the complexity involved in living in relational integrity with the environment and all forms of life. Therefore, as we journey in relationship with creation, individually and collectively: We acknowledge that as individuals we have different life experiences but will continue to learn and grow. As a community, we will strive together to live into God’s vision for all of creation. We will apply the Creation Justice Covenant as a congregation, council, committees, and individuals when: listening and learning discerning direction making decisions We understand that the human experience on Earth does not stand still, thus requiring us to evolve our thinking and actions in order to live into this covenant.