Lutherans Restoring Creation: Advent Reflection, Climate Action, and 2027 Planning
The November 2026 Good Green News from Lutherans Restoring Creation (LRC) features opportunities for Advent reflection, congregational creation care planning, and climate justice advocacy. Upcoming online gatherings, new resources, and ways to support this ministry offer practical opportunities for Lutherans to put their faith into action.
Upcoming Events
Preparing for Advent — November 17, 6 p.m. MST / 5 p.m. PST: An online conversation exploring how to embrace rest, simplicity, and spiritual abundance rather than consumerism during Advent. Register here.
Coffee with Christine — December 9, 10:30 a.m. MST / 9:30 a.m. PST: A virtual opportunity to connect with a Lutheran environmental policy advocate.
Plan It for the Planet — December 15, 6 p.m. MST / 5 p.m. PST: A gathering focused on developing creation care strategies for 2027. Register here.
Creation Care News and Resources
LRC has released its 2026 Strategic Plan, emphasizing three priorities: fostering relationships, resourcing action, and practicing accountability. Congregations are encouraged to explore the plan and consider how its priorities can strengthen their own creation care ministries.
Additional highlights include:
COP31 Climate Conference: Follow updates from the November 9–20 United Nations climate gathering in Antalya, Türkiye, through the World Council of Churches.
National Eco-Faith Gathering: Creation Justice Ministries invites feedback by December 7 to help shape a potential national gathering in 2028.
Creation Care Map: Explore LRC's interactive map of congregational and community projects across the country, and add your congregation's work.
Year-End Giving: Support LRC's ongoing ministry through Giving Tuesday on December 1, charitable contributions, or qualified charitable distributions.
As Lutherans, our calling to care for creation reflects God's love for the world and our responsibility to serve our neighbors, especially those most affected by environmental challenges.
Read the full November Good Green News newsletter for event details, registration links, resources, and opportunities to participate in creation care ministry.
