Articles from the UCC’s The Pollinator May newsletter:

Webinar: Xavier Boatright on Bipartisan Legislation in 2026

If you are interested in witnessing Climate Hope Affiliates in action while also learning about current bipartisan legislation in Congress that relates to climate change, housing, and weatherization, join the next Climate Hope Affiliates national webinar on Saturday, May 16th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT. We will hear from Xavier Boatright who serves as the Sierra Club’s Executive Director for Clean Energy and Electrification. Register to join us!

Climate Action Assembly

The Climate Action Assembly on Wednesday, June 3rd at 1 pm ET/10 am PT will feature two presentations. First, members of Wellesley Village Church will share about how they replaced their oil-fired HVAC system with a geothermal system that will reduce the church’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by 75% as they continue on the path toward net-zero emissions. Second, the Rev. John Rogers of Union Congregational Church of Montclair, New Jersey will share about a program of international solidarity centered around the climate leaders in the Mayan communities of Belize. Register to join us!

Earth Summit Recap

The rave reviews keep coming in for the Jim Antal Keynote Address from the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Samuel! But that was far from the only highlight in the Summit. Hearts were moved by the artwork of our children and youth. Inspiration abounded with the story of this year's Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award Winner: the Concord Chapter of Climate Hope Affiliates. Finally, an outstanding panel stimulated our minds and spirits on matters of energy justice. Watch the entire summit now!

Action Sheet Spotlights Upside Down World of Values

After being part of the successful effort to defeat the Trump administration's proposed cuts to 2026 funding for the EPA, Climate Hope Affiliates is rallying again to beat back a renewed effort as the administration seeks to cut EPA funding by 52% while boosting military spending by 44%. Is your local media covering the threat to EPA funding? Make sure it does with this month's Climate Hope Affiliates action sheet.

Updates to Chapter Resources Page

The Rev. Dr. Mitch Nelson from Keawala'i Congregational Church in Maui has published a new book entitled Christian Spiritual Ecology: A New Approach to the Human/Nature Relationship. The book puts forth a vision for how a Christian spiritual ecology can be lived out in the practice of a harmonious relationship between humanity, God, Jesus, and nature. Check out the book!

Climate Film Series

Watch Blessed Tomorrow’s Faith + Climate Film Series to ground climate action in faith and bring meaningful conversation into your community. Each 20-minute video comes with a free discussion toolkit featuring scripture, prayer, reflection questions, and practical actions you can take right away. Use the series to lead a study, engage youth, train congregants, or inspire faithful action in your congregation. Watch the series!