June Webinar to Launch National Faith Mobilization for Grassroots Climate Action Day

May 24, 2025 in Faith In Action

On September 21st, faith communities across the country will be joining a grassroots climate action to celebrate Sun Day! This will be a day to celebrate the gift and power of clean energy while standing up to the profiteers, polluters, and potentates who threaten our health and future. This event will kick off our national mobilization with the theme of "Bringing Climate Hope to Sun Day."

Learn about what's being planned. Get plugged into resources for worship and action. Registered congregations will be provided with advocacy cards directed at Congress that feature the artwork of this year's Climate Hope Art Contest winner.

Speakers for this kick-off event will include Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree, Rev. Michael Malcom, Sue Mueller, and more.

Even if you cannot make it at the scheduled time of 1 pm ET on Wednesday, June 11th, still sign up, and we will send you a link afterward.

Climate Action Commissioning Service

January 04, 2025 in Faith In Action

As we enter a year of critical importance in the struggle for climate justice, the UCC is holding a Climate Action Commissioning Service. Gather with us as we faithfully prepare ourselves to take action in the coming year. The theme for this service and for the UCC's 2025 Climate Hope Campaign is "Planting Seeds of Hope." Our preacher will be the Rev. Michael Malcom, the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People's Justice Council. Register to join us!

February 14th: Valentine's Day Action

December 09, 2024 in Faith In Action

Participate in the UCC's nationwide day of action on Valentine’s Day as we urge members of congress to have a heart for climate, our children, and our children's future. Organize a team to visit the district offices of your congress members on February 14th. Involve the children and youth of your church in the visit! Learn more and register your church.

UCC Climate Action Assembly

February 10, 2024 in Faith In Action

The UCC Council for Climate Justice will be hosting a Climate Action Assembly on March 6th at 1 pm ET (11 am MT). We will hear updates on the three endeavors launched for this year: the Freedom from Plastics Campaign, the Electrification Checklist Initiative, and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Register to join!

UCC Event—Climate Action Commissioning Service

December 09, 2023 in Faith In Action

The UCC Council for Climate Justice is convening a Climate Action Commissioning Service as our members across the country launch into advancing climate justice in 2024. The preacher for this event will be Nellis Kennedy-Howard who once worked alongside Winona LaDuke as the Co-Executive Director of Honor the Earth in addition to later working as the Sierra Club’s Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

Sign up to join us for this online event on Wednesday, January 3rd at 1 pm ET (11 am MT)

UCC Webinar— A Plea from the Pope

October 03, 2023 in Faith In Action

As the feast day of Francis of Assisi is celebrated on October 4th, Pope Francis will release the "second part" of his encyclical on the climate crisis and inequality. The new edition of the encyclical will provide an update to confronting "the senseless war on our common home."

A panel of climate faith leaders will reflect upon Pope Francis's plea for climate action.

Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time on October 11th at 1 pm ET (10 am AZ / 11 am NM/EP), still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. Register now!