Posts tagged Blessed Tomorrow
Lutherans Leading the Way: Climate Ambassadors Making an Impact
Lutherans Leading the Way: Climate Ambassadors Making an Impact

Spring brings new opportunities to engage in faith-based climate action! Register for the National Faith + Climate Forum (March 27) to gain practical tools for leading creation care in your congregation. Get free Earth Day resources for your church, and celebrate inspiring leaders during ecoAmerica’s Climate Leadership Awards (April 16). Plus, learn how Lutherans across the country are making a difference in their communities. Read the full Blessed Tomorrow newsletter to take action today.

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Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter: February 2025
Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter: February 2025

As wildfires devastate Los Angeles, faith communities are stepping up with compassion and support. ecoAmerica’s latest research reveals rising climate concern across political divides, and President Jimmy Carter’s legacy inspires faith-rooted action. Explore how worship facilities can improve energy efficiency, join the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum, and learn about powerful climate ambassador initiatives. Read more in Blessed Tomorrow’s February newsletter: Read Here.

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Called for Such a Time as This: A Congregational Call to Act with Courage
Called for Such a Time as This: A Congregational Call to Act with Courage

As people of faith, we are called to courageously address the challenges of our time—from the climate crisis to the rise of authoritarianism. Rev. Dr. Jim Antal invites congregations to embrace their unique vocation as centers of hope and action. In this article from Blessed Tomorrow, learn how your church can integrate testimonies, education, and advocacy into its ministry to transform grief into hope and hope into collective action.

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From Stewardship to Solar: Churches Embrace Creation Care and Cost Savings
From Stewardship to Solar: Churches Embrace Creation Care and Cost Savings

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.

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Grand Canyon Synod, News, Leadership ResourcesBrian FlatgardBlessed Tomorrow, Climate Change, Interfaith Power & LIghtComment
Simplify and Sustain: Reclaiming the Holidays with Faith and Purpose
Simplify and Sustain: Reclaiming the Holidays with Faith and Purpose

Amid 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.

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Next Steps for Creation Care and Climate Justice Post-Election
Next Steps for Creation Care and Climate Justice Post-Election

Reflecting 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.

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Blessed Tomorrow Grants: Empowering Faith Communities for Creation Care
Blessed Tomorrow Grants: Empowering Faith Communities for Creation Care

Nineteen 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.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardBlessed Tomorrow, Grants, Climate ChangeComment
Strengthen Your Climate Leadership: Join the Free Climate + Faith Training on November 16, 2024
Strengthen Your Climate Leadership: Join the Free Climate + Faith Training on November 16, 2024

Prepare 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.

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The Election is Over: What’s Next for Faith and Climate Action?
The Election is Over: What’s Next for Faith and Climate Action?

Blessed 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.

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Blessed Tomorrow's November Update: Vote, Advocate, and Train for Creation Care
Blessed Tomorrow's November Update: Vote, Advocate, and Train for Creation Care

This 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.

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Join the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025: Seven Acts of Faith for Thriving Congregations
Join the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025: Seven Acts of Faith for Thriving Congregations

Join 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!

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Empower Your Faith and Community with Blessed Tomorrow’s August 2024 Updates
Empower Your Faith and Community with Blessed Tomorrow’s August 2024 Updates

Discover 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!

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Celebrate the Season of Creation this September
Celebrate the Season of Creation this September

In 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.

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Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardBlessed Tomorrow, Season of Creation, Climate ChangeComment
Restoring Nature, Restoring Ourselves: Embrace Climate Action This Summer
Restoring Nature, Restoring Ourselves: Embrace Climate Action This Summer

From 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.

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