October Updates for Blessed Tomorrow: New Tools, Research, and Reasons for Hope
As climate disasters accelerate and hope feels fragile, faith communities continue to rise and respond with courage, clarity, and care. The October newsletter from Blessed Tomorrow lifts up congregations and coalitions who are meeting this moment with bold climate leadership.
🏆 Apply Now: American Climate Leadership Awards
Congregations and faith organizations making a difference in climate action can now apply for the 2026 American Climate Leadership Awards, with prizes ranging from $1,000–$50,000.
Last year’s finalist, St. Peter’s Episcopal in Florida, offers an inspiring model of how creation care can be woven into parish life and community outreach.
➡️ Apply here
📢 National Faith Statement: Climate Preparedness Now
ecoAmerica recently coordinated over 30 major national organizations—including many faith groups—to endorse a public statement urging bold federal action on climate preparedness. This unique collaboration emphasizes care for the vulnerable and proactive community resilience.
📊 New Research: Voters Want Bold Climate Action
ecoAmerica’s latest national polling shows widespread bipartisan support for climate solutions—with younger voters, especially young Republicans, driving the shift.
🎉 Two Years of One Home One Future
This fall marks two years since the launch of One Home One Future, an interfaith climate campaign now encompassing 49 denominations and 1,000+ congregations. The initiative continues to grow, equipping churches at all levels of engagement to take meaningful action.
📚 Reflections and Recognition
Rev. Derrick Weston writes about navigating “Danger Season” in a stirring blog post on climate disaster fatigue
Rev. Stephanie Johnson shares her experience leading eco-ministry at Yale and beyond
Karen Kraemer, a BT Ambassador, is honored for her environmental education work
As we enter the final stretch of 2025, this is a good time to recommit: to justice, to action, and to our shared home.
Read the full October Blessed Tomorrow newsletter for stories, tools, and opportunities to lead.
