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Caring for creation is not a solo endeavor—it is communal, faithful, and deeply Lutheran in its grounding. In this reflection from Blessed Tomorrow, Rev. Carol Devine lifts up Green Teams as a vital way congregations live out their relationship with God, one another, and the earth. When creation care is woven into congregational life through a team or committee, communities often find renewed purpose, deeper faith, and shared energy for meaningful action.

As the new year begins, this is an ideal moment to start—or refresh—a Green Team in your congregation. The article offers practical guidance on building inclusive teams, grounding the work theologically, starting with achievable goals, celebrating progress, and leading visibly in the wider community. It also highlights how Green Teams can partner beyond congregational walls for greater impact and points readers to free trainings, resources, and upcoming opportunities. Read the full reflection and explore the resources.

Blessed Tomorrow’s January 2026 newsletter invites faith communities into a year of visible climate leadership, with new opportunities for congregations to lead faithfully and locally. Highlights include the announcement of Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson as keynote speaker for the April 25, 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum, a final call for the American Climate Leadership Awards (with grants up to $50,000), and practical tools for launching or strengthening congregational green teams.

The newsletter also features new research, training opportunities, film projects, and inspiring stories from climate ambassadors across the country. Read the full newsletter to explore how your congregation can take meaningful climate action rooted in faith in the year ahead.

While headlines often highlight division, a recent event hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island’s Creation Care Ministry demonstrated how people of faith can find common ground on climate change. Creation Care Across the Divide: A Bipartisan Conversation on Climate Change brought together Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican former Congressman Bob Inglis for a hopeful dialogue on shared values and moral responsibility for creation.

Organizers and attendees alike emphasized humility, fairness, and listening across differences as essential tools for progress. Read the full reflection and learn how faith communities are modeling unity and action at Blessed Tomorrow.