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National Faith + Climate Forum Unites Over 1,400 Participants to Strengthen Congregations Through Creation Care

The 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.

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Blessed Tomorrow: Celebrating Earth Day

Celebrate 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.

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Celebrate Earth Month with Blessed Tomorrow: From Forums to Leadership Awards

Read 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.

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Join the National Faith + Climate Forum to Empower Your Congregation's Climate Action

March 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.

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You Are Invited to the 2024 National Climate and Faith Forum

Faith 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.

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Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter: February, 2024

Join 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.

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Faithful Discernment: Embracing the ‘Election Sermon’ Tradition for 2024

Rev. 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.

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Blessed Tomorrow's 2023: Partnerships for Climate Action

As 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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Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter: December, 2023

Blessed Tomorrow's latest newsletter is brimming with opportunities for climate action and community engagement. Highlights include the screening of 'The Letter,' a film documenting the impact of climate change, and the 2024 American Climate Leadership Awards for both leaders and high school students. Additionally, listen to ELCA's Vance Blackfox discuss indigenous perspectives on climate action and discover how Blessed Tomorrow Ambassador Sharee Wharton is empowering churches through an energy efficiency webinar series.

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Healing the Planet, Healing the Youth: Faith-Based Responses to Climate Anxiety

Discover the critical intersection of youth mental health and climate action in Blessed Tomorrow’s latest newsletter. They explore the profound effects of climate change on young minds, highlight innovative solutions from faith communities, and share resources and programs designed to foster both planetary healing and youth empowerment. Read more and join them in understanding and advocating for a cause that not only secures our children's future but heals our world.

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From Prayer to Action: Why Your Congregation Should Join 'One Home One Future'

Join 'One Home One Future,' a 7-year multi-faith campaign championed by ecoAmerica's Blessed Tomorrow Program and 30+ faith organizations. Engage in collective climate action, harness vital resources, and be a beacon of hope and justice in the climate change conversation. Sign up today!

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ELCA and Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Champion the "One Home One Future" Climate Campaign

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the ELCA joins 30 other US denominations in launching the "One Home One Future" campaign, urging congregations to champion environmental stewardship. Read more from Blessed Tomorrow about how faith and care for our shared Earth intertwine in this historic multi-faith movement. Visit the One Home One Future site here.

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Inspiring Actions and New Leaders: Blessed Tomorrow’s Summer Update

Dive into Blessed Tomorrow's summer news, featuring a new multi-faith campaign 'One Home One Future,' insights from the regenerative model of Zumwalt Acres, and the latest from 'Let's Talk Climate.' Discover the inspiring stories of newly elected leaders in the Unitarian Universalist Association and United Church of Christ, and learn more about Blessed Tomorrow's Ambassador Program. Explore faith, community, and environmental action in their latest update.

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Blessed Tomorrow: Heed your sacred call to lead on climate

In the story of Joseph, found in the Torah, Bible, and Quran, the youngest son of Jacob has the gift of dream interpretation and prophecy. He uses his gifts to prophesy that there will be seven years of abundance followed by seven years of scarcity.

It is 2023 and we have seven years to meet the 2030 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) goals of 50% reductions in carbon pollution in order to secure a liveable planet for all. Many faith leaders and climate scientists are prophesying that these next seven years are the most important of our lives.

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