March Good Green News: Join the Movement for Climate Justice

There are multiple opportunities this month and beyond for congregations and leaders across the Grand Canyon Synod to engage in faithful climate action—rooted in hope, justice, and our shared call to care for creation. 👉 Read the full March Good Green News newsletter for all links and details

🌍 A Decade of Climate Justice Begins

The World Council of Churches has launched an Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice, inviting Christians around the world into deeper, sustained action.

You’re invited to learn more:

• 📅 March 17

• ⏰ 5pm PT / 8pm ET

Hear from Rev. Dr. Barbara Rossing and Rev. Dr. Jim Martin-Schramm as they explore how ELCA congregations can participate.

👉 Register and learn more

👉 Review the model synod resolution—a reminder that synod actions truly shape the life and direction of our church

🌱 Host the 2026 National Faith + Climate Forum

Congregations are invited to serve as host sites for the National Faith + Climate Forum:

• 📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026

Hosting offers a meaningful way to:

• Gather your community for a live national event

• Engage in faithful conversations about climate justice

• Inspire local action rooted in hope and courage

💡 Funding available:

• Up to $500 for host sites

• Up to $1,000 additional grants for locations with 15+ participants

🌎 Earth Day is Coming—How Will You Participate?

Earth Day is an opportunity to renew our commitment to God’s creation.

Lutherans Restoring Creation offers:

• Worship resources (including for the 3rd Sunday of Easter)

• Practical ideas for congregational engagement

• Opportunities to support this work through a special Earth Day offering

☀️ Learn About Solar & Creation Care

Recent conversations featuring Bill McKibben highlight encouraging developments in renewable energy and faithful climate leadership.

☕ Ongoing Opportunities to Connect

• Coffee with Christine

  • March 18 & April 15

  • 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET

• ELCA Church Property Resource Hub Events

  • March 19 & 24

• Afterglow Gathering

  • April 28

  • Continuing the momentum from the Lutheridge gathering

🌿 A Shared Calling

Across the ELCA and our synod, creation care is not a side project—it is part of our baptismal calling.

As Lutherans, we trust that God is already at work renewing the world. These opportunities invite us to join that work together—rooted in faith, grounded in community, and oriented toward justice and hope.

👉 Read the full March Good Green News newsletter for all links and details