Here Comes the Sun: A February Roundup of Faithful Climate Action

This month’s Good Green News from Lutherans Restoring Creation is filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and act together as people of faith committed to the care of God’s creation. From a national conversation on climate hope to newly rescheduled gathering dates and ongoing advocacy opportunities, there is much to share with your congregation and leadership.

Here Comes the Sun: Q&A with Bill McKibben

Tuesday, February 24 | 4:30 pm PST / 7:30 pm EST

Lutherans Restoring Creation, in partnership with the EcoFaith Action Network of the Northwest Intermountain Synod, invites you to a live conversation with Bill McKibben. An author, journalist, and founder of climate justice organizations including 350.org and Third Act, McKibben will speak about his new book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization.

Following his presentation, a moderated Q&A will be led by eco-theologian Barbara Rossing, inviting participants to reflect on faith, energy, and the moral call to action in this pivotal moment.

Multiply! Gathering – New Dates Announced

April 10–12, 2026 | Lutheridge Camp, North Carolina

Due to weather-related disruptions, the Multiply! gathering has been rescheduled—and there is still room to join. Perhaps, as organizers note, the delay has offered more time for discernment and planning. These days together will focus on growing faith-rooted, community-based responses to the climate crisis.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/multiply2026

Coffee with Christine

Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30 am PT / 12:30 pm ET

Grab a cup of coffee and join Christine Moffett for conversation and questions about federal environmental policy. These informal gatherings are designed to build understanding and equip advocates with timely information—because knowledge is power.

Join the conversation: bit.ly/coffee-christine

If you missed the recent COP30 report-back, a recording is also available.

Moving from Commitment to Action

Monday, March 17 | 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET

How do we ensure the ELCA moves beyond signing statements and into sustained climate resilience work? This session features Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing and Jim Martin-Schramm, offering practical tools and model materials to support congregational and synod-wide action. Participants are encouraged to review and share these materials with church councils and synod leaders.

Looking Ahead: EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest

April 18, 2026 | Duluth, Minnesota

All are welcome to this regional EcoFaith Summit, bringing together people of faith to move from fear to faithful, Spirit-led action for a planet in peril.

We encourage you to read the full Good Green News newsletter and share these opportunities widely within your congregation and ministry networks. Together, rooted in Lutheran theology and hope, we continue the work of caring for creation.