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Faith communities across the U.S.—including 47 supported by Blessed Tomorrow—are launching new climate initiatives through small grants aimed at youth education, community gardens, Indigenous land restoration, and advocacy. These projects build relationships across congregations and expand on the momentum of 2024’s efforts. Save the date: the next National Faith + Climate Forum is April 26, 2026. Click here to read more about these inspiring projects and how your congregation can get involved.

From mental health to sacred land, this month’s Blessed Tomorrow newsletter calls us into faithful creation care and public witness. Learn how your congregation can join the One Home One Future campaign, support youth resilience in a changing climate, and stand in solidarity with Native leaders defending Oak Flat. Plus, don’t miss the June 2 Global Heat Action Day event featuring Rev. Katie Sexton. Click here to read the full newsletter.

Two things are essential for a blessed tomorrow: cutting emissions and restoring biodiversity. This spring and summer, congregations are invited to be part of healing creation—starting by shrinking the lawn and planting native. Native plants support pollinators, conserve water, sequester carbon, and tell the story of where we live. Whether planting a pot on a balcony or transforming church grounds, every step counts. Click here to read the full article on the Blessed Tomorrow blog.

As we approach Endangered Species Day on May 19, Avery Davis Lamb reflects on the deep spiritual resonance of sitting with Michaux’s sumac, a small endangered shrub. This act of presence becomes a holy vigil, inviting us to recognize the wounds of creation—and to wonder whether resurrection extends not just to humanity, but to all living things. In the Easter season, could practicing resurrection mean bearing witness to extinction with reverence, grief, and hope? Click here to read the full reflection on practicing resurrection in the presence of an endangered species.

While nearly 90% of Christian religious leaders believe climate change is real and human-caused, most rarely discuss it with their congregations. A new study shows this silence has consequences—many church members underestimate their pastor’s views, and conversations about climate action stall. Yet we are uniquely called and positioned to lead. This piece from Blessed Tomorrow urges clergy and lay leaders alike to speak out, teach, and preach on creation care. Support and training are available for those ready to start. Click here to read the full article on Blessed Tomorrow.

This Earth Month, take action with your faith community! Register for the March 27 National Faith + Climate Forum, get a free Earth Day Tabling Kit, explore new climate resources, and watch inspiring climate leadership stories from across the country. Find everything you need in the latest Blessed Tomorrow newsletter. Read the full newsletter.

Faith calls us to care for creation—join the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27 to learn, connect, and take action. Attend in person at a host site near you or online from anywhere. Find a location, consider hosting a group, or join the live stream. Register today and be part of the movement to lead on climate action with hope and faith! Sign up now.

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.

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.