Faith communities across the U.S. are embracing solar power to care for God’s creation and reduce energy costs. Federated Community Church in Flagstaff has cut its energy bills by 96%, while Lutheran congregations nationwide are becoming leaders in climate justice through solar adoption. Supported by incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act, congregations are proving that collective faith can inspire real change. Explore how solar energy helps churches live out stewardship and care for future generations.
Read MoreAmid the busyness of the season, faithful celebration often gets lost in materialism and unsustainable practices. Discover how to simplify, honor creation, and embrace meaningful traditions this holiday season. Explore tips and resources from One Home One Future to make your celebrations joyful and climate-conscious.
Read MoreReflecting on the election, Blessed Tomorrow’s December newsletter highlights faith-driven climate action, from sustainable holiday practices to sparking meaningful family conversations with the “Climate at the Dinner Table” Skit Kit. Learn about opportunities like the 2025 American Climate Leadership Awards and the National Council of Churches’ renewed call for environmental justice. Read more.
Read MoreNineteen faith organizations across 13 states received grants through Blessed Tomorrow’s Getting Outside the Walls initiative, funding projects from community gardens to solar energy. Join the celebration on December 12 at 4 PM ET to learn more about these inspiring projects. Interested in leading a local effort? Host the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum and apply for a grant to support climate action in your community. Let us live out our faith boldly and work toward a thriving, just future. Learn more on the Blessed Tomorrow website.
Read MorePrepare for climate action by joining the free Climate + Faith Training on November 16, 2024. This online event will equip you with practical tools to lead climate action in your congregation, helping you integrate creation care into your faith practices. Register today to strengthen your role as a climate leader! This training is part of the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27, 2025.
Read MoreBlessed Tomorrow reflects on this past election season, giving thanks for the faith and climate communities who worked tirelessly to promote climate-conscious voting. Now, as we pause to recharge, we also look ahead to 2025 with actionable steps for creation care. Join Blessed Tomorrow in leading the way toward climate justice, and read more in their post here.
Read MoreThis month, the Blessed Tomorrow newsletter highlights key actions for climate care: voting on November 5, joining ecoAmerica’s Climate Leadership Awards, training to become a Climate Ambassador, and celebrating the One Home One Future coalition’s first anniversary. Explore all the ways to engage, advocate, and act in their November newsletter.
Read MoreJoin the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27 to explore Seven Acts of Faith for Building Thriving Congregations. This free, live-streamed, and in-person event will offer practical insights on how to integrate creation care into your congregation’s mission. With sessions focused on youth leadership, climate justice, and community resilience, the forum will provide tools and inspiration to drive meaningful action. Register today to be part of this nationwide movement!
Read MoreDiscover ecoAmerica’s new Climate Assessment Tool and make informed voting decisions this November. Join the One Home One Future celebration on September 24th, explore grassroots faith-based climate solutions, and prepare for a special webinar on preaching election sermons. Engage with these initiatives and take meaningful climate action today in their September 2024 newsletter!
Read MoreIn the month of September, the Season of Creation is celebrated in churches around the world. The first Season of Creation was celebrated in 2000, under Norman Habel’s leadership at St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Adelaide, South Australia. Habel wrote, “For four weeks we relived the great creation stories in the Bible. The children loved it. We also confessed what we have done to creation and how God is working to renew creation. It was an exciting beginning!”
Join One Home One Future for a Season of Creation resource kit plus access to a robust resource hub, connections to over 100,000 people of faith, events, programs, and ongoing support.
Read MoreFrom the latest Blessed Tomorrow newsletter: “Explore how restoring nature can lead to healthier, more fulfilling lives in our new Climate Action Guide. Learn from young climate leaders, discover the role of health professionals in climate advocacy, and prepare to vote with our comprehensive guide. Join One Home One Future for the Season of Creation and stay connected with Blessed Tomorrow for more updates and resources.” Read the full newsletter here.
Read MoreThe National Faith + Climate Forum, hosted by Blessed Tomorrow, assembled an unprecedented gathering of faith community members committed to build thriving congregations through care for creation with faith-driven action. It demonstrated the burgeoning power of faith-driven creation care and climate advocacy, and furthered collaborative efforts to enhance congregations and our given and shared home.
Drawing more than 1,400 registrants nationwide gathered online and in person at 70 locations from California to Maine, this forum marks a significant milestone in the faith community’s response to climate change. This diverse gathering represented over 20 denominations and faith traditions, each committed to integrating faith-driven environmental stewardship into congregational life. Read more here.
Read MoreCarol Devine of Blessed Tomorrow urges clergy to weave creation care seamlessly into their sermons, advocating for an approach that melds personal encounters with nature, scriptural insights, and current environmental realities to inspire congregational action towards climate justice.
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day this April with Blessed Tomorrow. Dive into the joy and sacredness of spring as we recommit to creation care and climate justice. Discover three powerful ways to engage your congregation and community in meaningful climate action, from participating in the National Faith + Climate Forum to joining One Home One Future and becoming a Climate Ambassador. Let's honor Earth Day and ensure the beauty of our planet for future generations.
Read MoreRead Blessed Tomorrow's April 2024 newsletter for a comprehensive look at engaging climate action events and initiatives. From celebrating the American Climate Leadership Awards to participating in the National Faith + Climate Forum, this newsletter invites you to contribute to meaningful climate advocacy and resilience efforts. Learn from leaders, join impactful webinars, and take action during Earth Month with Blessed Tomorrow.
Read MoreMarch 2024's Blessed Tomorrow newsletter emphasizes the urgent need for faith communities to engage in climate action. Highlights include the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16, ecoAmerica ACLA semifinalists announcement, Earth Day tabling kits, and resources for the 2024 election to motivate climate-conscious voting. Additionally, it features insights from Rev. Jim Antal on the significance of election sermons in faith communities and showcases the impactful actions of Blessed Tomorrow Ambassadors.
Read MoreFaith communities are gathering for the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16, 2024, to address how climate change affects our ministries and actions we can take. This event provides a space for purposeful dialogue and practical workshops, empowering congregations with tools for creation care and climate activism. Learn more here.
Read MoreJoin faith leaders at the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16th, designed to inspire collaborative climate solutions in congregations and communities. Also, don't miss the chance to turn non-voters into climate voters with ecoAmerica's resources. Celebrate the One Home One Future campaign, and participate in the discussion with filmmaker John Feldman on Feb 27th. Plus, discover more events and resources from our partners to empower your climate advocacy in Blessed Tomorrow’s February 2024 newsletter.
Read MoreRev. Dr. Jim Antal’s blog post, featured by Blessed Tomorrow, a faith-based environmental advocacy group, revives the tradition of the ‘Election Sermon’ to guide faith communities through the 2024 elections with integrity and compassion, underscoring the importance of political participation as a reflection of our core spiritual values. Read the post on the Blessed Tomorrow web site.
Read MoreAs Blessed Tomorrow closes another year, they celebrate a tapestry of partnerships and impactful programs like "Our Ocean" and "Faith + Climate Leaders Retreat". They've been acknowledged for eco-commitments by HHS and extended their reach with new training initiatives. This reflection of progress calls for a pause in gratitude amidst the challenges faced.
For a deeper dive into their year's achievements and future aspirations, read the full update.
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