From Film Series to Faithful Action: Climate Justice Resources for ELCA Lutherans
As Lutherans, we confess that God calls us to care for creation and love our neighbors. This month, our partners at Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) are offering new tools, learning opportunities, and advocacy efforts to help congregations and individuals engage faithfully in climate justice.
Here are a few highlights from the latest Good Green News newsletter worth putting on your radar:
Back to Our Roots: Story Sharing and Practical Ideas
LRC is returning to one of its earliest practices: gathering to share ideas and stories of faithful environmental stewardship. “Back to Our Roots” will feature members sharing innovative practices and practical ways congregations are caring for creation.
The gathering takes place at 5 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET, and participants are encouraged to bring their own ideas and experiences to share. Registration is available through Lutherans Restoring Creation.
New Resource: Faith + Climate Film Series
Looking for a way to engage your congregation, small group, or youth ministry in climate conversations? LRC’s partners at Blessed Tomorrow have released a new Faith + Climate Film Series featuring ELCA leaders and multifaith voices exploring faithful responses to climate change.
Each short film includes a free discussion toolkit with scripture, prayer, and practical action steps to support meaningful conversation and faithful engagement. Congregations can use the films for screenings, education, or small group discussion.
Climate Justice Advocacy During Synod Assembly Season
LRC is also encouraging congregations and synods to engage a proposed Decade of Climate Justice resolutionconnected to the World Council of Churches. According to LRC, 18 synods are forwarding versions of the resolution, with nine already approving one.
As synod assemblies continue across the church, leaders are invited to explore the model resolution and consider how their communities might participate in strengthening climate justice ministries in the ELCA.
Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith
Applications are now open for the Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith, a fully online, international learning cohort designed to help participants deepen theological reflection, spiritual practice, and practical advocacy skills related to climate justice.
Applications are due June 10, 2026.
Save the Dates
A few upcoming opportunities include:
Coffee with Christine — June 3 at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET. An informal opportunity to connect with Lutheran environmental policy advocacy.
Renewables & Lutheran Ethics Connections Call — June 30 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Equipping the Church to Dismantle White Supremacy — A five-part webinar series exploring the intersections of environmental harm and systems of oppression.
LRC is also encouraging Lutherans to learn more about Covenant for Our Future, a multi-faith climate and justice advocacy campaign.
There is much more included in this month’s Good Green News newsletter—including registration links, advocacy tools, and ways to take faithful action in your congregation and community.
