Environmental Justice Ministries

During a six week campaign of civil disobedience in 1982, a movement was born that made national headlines and introduced the world to the issue of environmental racism. Learn more about this inspiring movement in which the UCC became the driving organizational force.

In March of 2025, we began launching Climate Hope Affiliates! Through this new program, we are starting local chapters across the country to address the interconnected crises of climate change and societal injustice. For us, this is a calling! Learn more about Climate Hope Affiliates.

From fossil fuel divestment to championing the rights of nature, the UCC has been a pioneer in taking denominational stands of critical issues. Learn more about the resolutions passed by our General Synod.

The Pollinator is a digital platform of the UCC for the sharing of ideas and inspiration, so that we might become more fruitful in the pursuit of environmental justice. Its focus is the building of a faith-filled and faith-rooted movement for the care of creation. Read the Pollinator blog and sign-up for its newsletter.

Whether it is taking on climate change or addressing the lead poisoning of children, environmental justice ministries could not have a higher purpose or calling than they do now. Join the movement and become a Creation Justice Church. Learn about the six steps for doing just that.