Leading Visibly on Climate in 2026: What’s Inside the Latest Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter
Read the January 2026 Blessed Tomorrow Newsletter in full.
As we begin 2026, the January issue of the Blessed Tomorrow newsletter offers a clear invitation to faith communities: lead visibly on climate—locally, nationally, and together.
In her opening reflection, Rev. Carol Devine, Director of Blessed Tomorrow, names visible climate leadership as the guiding theme for the year ahead. It is a call rooted in faith—reminding us that caring for creation and neighbor is not abstract, but embodied and public. As Lutherans shaped by a theology of vocation and service, this invitation resonates deeply with our call to live out faith in tangible ways.
The newsletter also announces that Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will serve as the opening keynote speaker for the 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum on April 25, 2026. Congregations are invited to host in-person gatherings, with planning resources provided and financial support of up to $500 available for qualifying host sites. Hosting offers a powerful opportunity to bring people together, strengthen partnerships, and spark meaningful local climate action.
Several timely opportunities are highlighted for congregations and faith-based organizations:
Last call for applications to the American Climate Leadership Awards 2026, offering recognition and grants ranging from $1,000–$50,000 for faith-rooted climate leadership.
Support for starting or strengthening Green Teams, including practical tools through the One Home One Future initiative.
New resources such as ecoAmerica’s Local Climate Action Guide, designed to help individuals and congregations move from intention to action.
Insights from the 2025 American Climate Metrics Survey, revealing growing bipartisan concern for climate change and strong moral momentum—especially among younger generations—for bold, fair climate leadership.
The newsletter also celebrates inspiring stories from across the Blessed Tomorrow network, including a new short film series in production, leadership on climate justice by Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, and the collective impact of Climate Ambassadors nationwide—thousands trained, tens of thousands of actions taken, and hundreds of thousands reached.
For congregations across the Grand Canyon Synod, this issue offers both encouragement and concrete next steps. Whether your community is just beginning to talk about creation care or is ready to deepen its public witness, the January 2026 Blessed Tomorrow newsletter provides tools, inspiration, and opportunities to engage faithfully and boldly.
We encourage you to read the newsletter in full and prayerfully consider how your congregation—and you personally—might lead visibly in 2026.
