From Lament to Leadership: Climate Action Opportunities for Congregations in 2026
The opening weeks of 2026 have been marked by deep suffering—violence, displacement, and a Creation under strain. In this moment, Blessed Tomorrow invites people of faith to respond not with despair, but with visible, hopeful action rooted in our deepest commitments to love neighbor and care for God’s Creation.
The February 2026 Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter offers practical tools, upcoming events, and inspiring stories designed to support congregations and leaders as they engage climate ministry in meaningful, local ways.
Register Now: 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum
Registration is now open for the 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum, a hybrid gathering taking place Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00–5:30 pm ET / 9:00–2:30 pm PT.
This year’s theme, “The Future We Choose: Faith in Action for a Thriving Tomorrow,” calls people of faith to help build a world shaped by justice, resilience, and hope. Individuals and congregations can register to attend—or host—in their local context.
Climate Ambassadors Making an Impact
Blessed Tomorrow’s Climate Ambassadors had a remarkable year in 2025, with 173 actions reaching more than 16,000 people. These efforts included preaching, planting native landscapes, leading trainings, mentoring other faith communities, and hosting events. The newsletter includes an invitation to become a Climate Ambassador and join this growing movement of faith-based leadership.
Celebrate Climate Leadership: April 16 Awards
The 2026 American Climate Leadership Awards will be held Thursday, April 16, honoring leaders making tangible climate impact. The live Zoom broadcast—co-hosted by Vanessa Hauc and Jerome Foster II—offers an opportunity to celebrate and be inspired by faithful public leadership.
New Tools for Local Action
The newsletter highlights several new and timely resources, including:
ecoAmerica featured in Stanford Social Innovation Review, spotlighting how broad, values-based networks accelerate local climate solutions.
ecoAmerica’s Local Climate Action Guide, a practical roadmap for a year of visible leadership—starting at home and extending into the wider community.
One Home One Future, an initiative equipping congregations to collaborate across faith lines and strengthen local climate resilience.
Why Green Teams Matter
The featured blog post, “Green Teams are Key!”, reminds us that lasting change is communal. Whether a congregation is just beginning or already deeply engaged in creation care, intentional teams create energy, accountability, and shared imagination for the work ahead.
Throughout, the February newsletter reflects a deeply Lutheran understanding of vocation: responding to the world as it is, trusting that God is still at work, and stepping forward together for the sake of our neighbors and future generations.
➡️ Read the February 2026 Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter in full to explore these opportunities, register for upcoming events, and discover resources to support climate ministry in your congregation and community.