From COP to Congregations: New Opportunities for Climate Faithfulness
For links, downloads, and full details, be sure to read the January Good Green News newsletter in full: lutheransrestoringcreation.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/4450405
January Good Green News brings timely opportunities for learning, advocacy, and connection for people of faith committed to caring for God’s creation. From global ecumenical efforts to grassroots gatherings, there are meaningful ways for congregations and leaders across our synod to participate.
Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice (2025–2034)
The World Council of Churches is inviting churches around the world to participate in the Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice. This decade-long commitment centers climate justice as a core expression of Christian discipleship.
Lutherans Restoring Creation encourages congregations and synods to call upon ELCA churchwide leadership to formally join this effort—in thought, word, and deed.
Congregations are asked to:
Review the updated model materials (now corrected),
Share them with your church council as soon as possible, and
Encourage synod-level and churchwide engagement.
This is one tangible way to live out our faith publicly and collectively—inviting all to the table as we seek justice for our neighbors and the earth.
Multiply 2026: Turning Grief into Courage
January 23–25, 2026
Lutheridge Camp
There are a few spots still available for this ecumenical gathering focused on worship, community, and courageous action. Participants will worship together, exchange ideas across denominations, and explore how shared grief can become shared resolve.
👉 Details and registration: bit.ly/multiply2026
⏰ Registration officially closes January 19.
Coffee with Christine: Faith and Federal Policy
February 4
9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET
Join Christine Moffett for an informal virtual conversation about federal policy, with special attention to environmental issues. Bring your questions, grab your favorite mug, and join the discussion—because knowledge is power.
👉 Register: bit.ly/coffee-christine
Connections Call: Stories of Resilience & Regrowth
February 24
8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT
This Connections Call will center stories of resilience and regrowth—reminding us that hope often emerges from faithful persistence.
👉 Registration link available in the full newsletter.
Note: Following the January gathering in North Carolina, there will be a short sabbath from Connections Calls. Recordings from several sessions will be shared afterward.
Eco-Lectionary Writers Wanted
Did you know Lutherans Restoring Creation hosts a weekly lectionary commentary with an ecological lens? They are currently seeking new authors to refresh and expand this important resource.
📧 Interested writers can reach out at: info@lutheransrestoringcreation.org
For links, downloads, and full details, be sure to read the January Good Green News newsletter in full: lutheransrestoringcreation.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/4450405
