Climate Change

A global gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia (April 25–29) is bringing together governments, Indigenous leaders, and faith communities to accelerate a just transition away from fossil fuels. But participants are clear: shifting energy sources is not enough. True transformation must address deeper systems of inequality, consumption, and ecological harm.

Faith leaders are calling for a holistic response—one that centers justice, community, and the sacredness of creation. This moment invites communities of faith, including ours, to engage not only in climate action but in reimagining our relationship with the Earth and one another. Read more.

People of faith across the country are invited to participate in the National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. PT / 12:00–5:30 p.m. ET). This free gathering will bring communities together to deepen understanding, inspire hope, and equip congregations with practical ways to respond to climate change as an expression of faith and care for creation.

Participants may attend a local host site, join virtually from anywhere, or organize a local gathering in their own community. Host congregations receive resources and potential funding support to help make local events possible. Learn more, explore the speaker lineup, and register today through the official event page. Read more and find registration details.

During Ramadan, Muslim leader Huda Alkaff reflects on the sacred role of water in faith and daily life, calling attention to a growing threat: the environmental impact of AI-driven data centers. Across Michigan and the Great Lakes region, communities and lawmakers are responding—proposing pauses on new data center construction while faith groups lead efforts to restore and protect local ecosystems.

This timely reflection invites people of all faiths to consider their relationship to water and to act in care for creation. As Lutherans rooted in God’s story, we are reminded that tending the earth is both a spiritual calling and a shared responsibility. Read more at Blessed Tomorrow.

Blessed Tomorrow’s March 2026 newsletter highlights major climate leadership opportunities for congregations, including hosting the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 25 (with up to $500 support), a new Faith + Climate Film Series launching in April, Earth Day leadership resources, and national recognition for Lutherans Restoring Creation.

From local hosting to film discussions and interfaith partnerships, the newsletter offers practical, faith-rooted tools for congregations ready to lead boldly in climate action. Read the full newsletter for registration links and resources.

Drawing on Scripture’s call to learn from creation itself, Rev. Laurie Bayen introduces Sacred Ground, an innovative audio-based spiritual practice that invites people to encounter God in nature. Available through the free Otocast smartphone app, Sacred Ground offers brief, place-based reflections at more than 80 sites—highlighting Indigenous wisdom, climate impacts, and practices of respectful presence.

This growing project embodies a “church without walls,” offering a faithful response to eco-anxiety while nurturing creation care, justice, and hope. As Sacred Ground expands in 2026—including Spanish-language resources—Rev. Bayen invites partners to imagine what sacred stories might be waiting to be told in their own communities. Read more from Blessed Tomorrow and explore the full story.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, faith communities nationwide will gather for the National Faith + Climate Forum, a free, live-streamed event focused on climate justice and care for creation. Participants can join from home or host local watch parties, with host sites eligible for up to $500 in support funding.

Featuring national leaders like Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, this year’s theme—The Future We Choose: Faith in Action for a Thriving Tomorrow—calls people of faith to lead with hope, courage, and action. No prior climate experience is needed. Register free today at nationalfaithandclimateforum.org.