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SUMMARY:Leaves of Healing (Only for Some)
DESCRIPTION:Creation Justice Ministries has released a new downloadable resource for churches just in time for Earth Month. The new resource is entitled\, “The Canopy of Creation: Trees\, Faith\, and the Work of Justice.” The resource invites to consider the following truth: in many cities\, tree canopy follows the same fault lines as historic redlining. Neighborhoods that were denied investment generations ago are often the same neighborhoods with fewer trees today; neighborhoods experiencing higher temperatures\, poorer air quality\, and greater vulnerability to flooding. This is a creation justice issue because access to the life-giving benefits of trees\, including shade\, clean air\, and cooling\, has been shaped not by chance\, but by systemic inequity. Learn more about this issue and the new resource available to churches in this webinar. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/leaves-of-healing-only-for-some/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Programmatic Priorities - Climate Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
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SUMMARY:Venezuela\, Oil & U.S. Imperialism
DESCRIPTION:Faith communities are actively addressing the U.S. invasion of Venezuela in seeking to control the country’s oil. As we work to expand and strengthen these efforts\, what do faith communities need to know about the situation faced? How can they act to prevent U.S. imperialism in Venezuela and other other countries? In this webinar\, we will hear from the following panelists: \n-Phyllis Bennis\, Program Director\, Institute for Policy Studies \n-Lisa Sullivan\, Integral Ecology Senior Program Officer\, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns \n-Tim Heishman\, Senior Advocacy Teams Manager\, Friends Committee on National Legislation \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/venezuela-oil-u-s-imperialism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Programmatic Priorities - Decolonization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20251205T164304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T164304Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Commissioning Service
DESCRIPTION: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 2026 Climate Hope Art Contest is “a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). Our preacher will be the Rev. Jim Antal\, author of “Climate Church\, Climate World” and Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the UCC General Minister and President. Even if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-commissioning-service-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20251201T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181613Z
UID:255316-1765630800-1765634400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:An Advent Message from the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Get a sense of what Climate Hope Affiliates is all about while hearing from the Rev. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr. Chavis is often credited with coining the phrase “environmental racism.” He played a leading role in three of the most important events in the formation and development of the environmental justice movement: the Warren County civil disobedience campaign\, the publication of the landmark report on toxic waste and race\, and the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit. Join Climate Hope Affiliates for its monthly national webinar on Saturday\, December 13th at 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/11 am MT/10 am PT. Chavis will deliver an Advent message.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/an-advent-message-from-the-rev-dr-benjamin-chavis-jr/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20251121T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181741Z
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SUMMARY:Faith-Rooted Anti-Authoritarianism
DESCRIPTION:In countries like Zambia\, Nicaragua\, Sri Lanka\, Hungary\, and Brazil\, churches have played a vital role in pro-democracy movements that have challenged authoritarianism. Maria Stephan\, who co-authored “Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict” with Erica Chenoweth\, will be joined by others in this webinar to share important lessons and insights for faith communities in the United States. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/faith-rooted-anti-authoritarianism/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
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CREATED:20251010T141133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T175941Z
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SUMMARY:Book Release Celebration: Climate Justice\, Climate Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Reverends Michael Malcom and abby mohaupt have released a new book that acknowledges the stark horrors of climate change while building hope and moral-spiritual agency for a brighter future. Bringing decades of leadership experience in interfaith efforts toward environmental and climate justice\, they guide readers along pathways toward a clear-eyed but energizing vision of different ways of being. Join us to hear from the authors about the writing of the book and the insights it has to offer. \nThe Rev. Michael Malcom is the Executive Director of the People’s Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power & Light. The rev. abby mohaupt is the director of the Garrett Collective at Garrett Seminary. \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis event will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ. \nNOTE ON TIME: This event will take place an hour later than the monthly Creation Justice Webinar cohosted by Berndt and Malcolm.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/book-release-celebration-climate-justice-climate-hope/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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CREATED:20250818T135900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T135900Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Strategies to Fight AI Data Centers
DESCRIPTION:Emerging threats demand emerging strategies. The rise of AI data centers has been a driver in the rise in power demand and increasing greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Moreover\, the advanced cooling systems required by these data centers necessitate high levels of water consumption which can have serious ecological consequences\, especially in places of water scarcity. Finally\, the technological components of AI data centers require the extracting of rare earth minerals in addition to generating enormous amounts of electronic waste. The justice concerns intertwined with these issues are many when one considers the racial and economic disparities in bearing the cost of everything from increased utility bills to the harms of climate change. To address what is at stake and point us toward emerging strategies\, we will hear from following featured guests: \n-Anthony Rogers-Wright\, The Black Hive of Movement for Black Lives \n-Nayyirah Shariff\, Flint Rising \n-Wanda Mosley\, Black Voters Matter \n-Lindsay Harper\, Arm in Arm \nEven if you cannot make the live event\, still register\, and we will send you a recording. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/emerging-strategies-to-fight-ai-data-centers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000
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CREATED:20250806T142410Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UCC Council for Climate Justice will be hosting a Climate Action Assembly to further the connectedness and action in the UCC for pursuing climate justice. In this gathering\, we will hear from the Rev. Jim Antal about the upcoming national day of action on September 21st called Sun Day. We will also hear from Rebeca Perera\, the Chief Credit Officer for the Cornerstone Fund\, on the present and future outlook for churches going solar after the reconciliation bill. Additional updates will be given about Creation Justice Churches and Climate Hope Affiliates.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20250611T143110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160803Z
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SUMMARY:Service of Appreciation for Federal Environmental Justice Staff and Grantees
DESCRIPTION:For communities around the country\, environmental justice staff at the EPA and other federal agencies along with grantee organizations embody many of the most cherished and important values held in our society. They protect our health and our environment. They serve as public servants deeply concerned about the wellbeing of others\, especially the most vulnerable. \nAs one of the bodies that helped launch the Environmental Justice movement in the United States\, the United Church of Christ (UCC) is committed to honoring these public servants in a time of uncertainty about the future of federal environmental justice programs. \nIn this service\, we will honor those working on environmental justice with gratitude. We will gather together in strength\, comfort\, and solidarity as we renew our collective resilience as an ongoing movement. \nSelected environmental justice staff will provide messages\, along with environmental justice pioneers including: \n\nCharles Lee\, retired Senior Policy Advisor for Environmental Justice at EPA\nRichard Moore\, former Co-Chair of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council\nDollie Burwell\, leader of Warren County\, North Carolina protests\nRev. Benjamin Chavis\, Jr.\, former director of United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice\n\nThe service will be led by the Rev. Terry Yasuko Ogawa\, Area Conference Minister\, SNEUCC and former UCC Dr. Charles E. Cobb Environmental Justice Resident. \nIf you are unable to make the service at the scheduled time\, a link to the recording will be sent to all those who register. \n(This service will take the place of the monthly Creation Justice Webinar hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ\, and the Rev. Michael Malcom\, Executive Director for the People’s Justice Council and Alabama Interfaith Power & Light.)
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/service-of-appreciation-for-federal-environmental-justice-staff-and-grantees/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
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SUMMARY:National Faith Mobilization for Sun Day on September 21st
DESCRIPTION:On September 21st\, the UCC will hold a denomination-wide Climate Hope Sunday. This will be a day of worship and action. Liturgical resources will be provided along with advocacy cards directed at Members of Congress. The advocacy cards will feature the winning art from this year’s Climate Hope Art Contest\, and they will allow members a chance to let their congress members know about their desire for robust policies to address the climate crisis. Climate Hope Sunday will coincide with a national day of action being spearheaded by Bill McKibben\, Jim Antal\, and others as they celebrate “Sun-Day” and draw attention to the renewable energy that can power our future. Our theme will be “Bringing Climate Hope to Sun-Day.” At this launch\, we will share about the plans for this event and how the process of ordering advocacy cards will work.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/national-faith-mobilization-for-sun-day-on-september-21st/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T140000
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CREATED:20250424T142615Z
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SUMMARY:A Relentless Struggle for Justice
DESCRIPTION:The story of Charles Lee’s involvement and leadership in the struggle for environmental justice intersects with many of the most pivotal events in the movement’s history: the Warren Country protests that gave birth to a movement\, the publication of “Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States” that became a landmark report\, the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit that issued the groundbreaking “Principles of Environmental Justice\,” and the establishment of environmental justice as a core part of the EPA’s mission. On March 31st\, Charles Lee retired as the Senior Policy Advisor for Environmental Justice for the EPA after working there for more than two decades. In this webinar\, Lee will reflect back on his distinguished career. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-relentless-struggle-for-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20250305T145820Z
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SUMMARY:Annual UCC Earth Summit
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s summit\, the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture will be delivered by Katharine Hayhoe\, one of the world’s leading climate scientists and the author of popular books such as Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World and A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions. Through television appearances on PBS and Showtime as well as her widely viewed TED Talks\, Hayhoe has reached a broad audience with a compelling perspective on science\, climate\, and faith. \nThis two-and half-hour summit will additionally feature a panel discussion entitled “Climate Justice in a Toxic World.” Three grassroots leaders in the struggle against environmental racism in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will speak on this panel: Dr. Marsha Jackson from Southern Sector Rising\, Caleb Roberts from Downwinders at Risk\, and Emmanual Davis from Justice for Joppa. \nThe summit will also feature the announcement of the Dollie Burwell Prophetic Action Award winner and a celebration of the UCC’s newest Creation Justice Churches. \nCohosts for summit include the National Setting of the United Church of Christ\, the UCC Council for Climate Justice\, the South Central Conference of the UCC\, and First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fort Worth\, Texas. \nSponsors include United Church Funds and the Cornerstone Fund.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/annual-ucc-earth-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T140000
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SUMMARY:Transformative Faith in Toxic Times
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, our theology of God’s power has been shaped by images of dominion and control\, mirroring human systems of exploitation and extraction. But Scripture reveals a different kind of power—one that flows through relationships\, nurtures life\, and brings healing to both people and planet. Creation Justice Ministries has released a new resource in time for Earth Sunday that explores life-giving theologies in conversation with those leading at the grassroots of a faith-rooted movement. In this webinar\, Derrick Weston of Creation Justice Ministries will introduce the new resource entitled “The Power of God: From Extractive Theology to Transformative Faith.” The Rev. Shawn Anglim of First Grace United Methodist Church in New Orleans will share about the transformative work of a local coalition that created a solar-powered microgrid across the city to serve as backup energy for storm-ravaged communities. Allen Johnson from Christians for the Mountains will talk about the power of faithful advocates in relation to the struggle to stop mountaintop removal for coal extraction. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/transformative-faith-in-toxic-times/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20250317T191213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152605Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Climate Hope Art Contest Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the art of our 2025 finalists for the UCC’s Climate Hope Art Contest for children and youth. The theme this year was “Planting Seeds of Hope.” UCC children and youth are invited to draw\, paint\, or color works of art that bring this theme to life. In the ceremony\, we will see the art of all our finalists. We will have winners for different age groups and an overall winner who will receive an all-expense paid trip to visit Washington\, DC with a parent or guardian. The winner will advocate with the offices of their congress members\, tour the Capitol\, and learn how they can bring their faith values to life in the halls of power. The winning art will additionally serve as the logo for UCC Climate Hope advocacy work throughout 2025.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/2025-climate-hope-art-contest-ceremony/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20250221T205323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T205323Z
UID:243441-1741266000-1741269600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Every two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to discuss actions and programs related to recent General Synod resolutions. This assembly will focus on federal advocacy efforts and future planning as we approach the next General Synod in July. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20250129T142048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T214508Z
UID:242370-1739365200-1739368800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Elon Musk\, Oligarchy\, and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Over and over again\, the Bible tells of prophets who confronted rulers and the rich with an eye toward justice. Today\, the ultra-rich hold enormous political power in the United States\, and the implications are many\, especially when it comes to the pursuit of climate justice. As the world’s richest man and as someone once hailed as a climate savior\, Elon Musk has told the President that “we don’t need to rush” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As people of faith\, what are we to make of this situation in which a small number of wealthy individuals have a tremendous influence over the future well-being of humanity and all of God’s creation? More importantly\, what are we to do? The following panelists will help us address these questions: \n-Edie Rasell\, author of “The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society”\n-KeShaun Pearson\, Executive Director of Memphis Community Against Pollution\n-Joseph Geevarghese\, Executive Director of Our Revolution \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/elon-musk-oligarchy-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20241223T140204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T140242Z
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SUMMARY:From a Toxic Media to a Toxic Environment
DESCRIPTION:Media in our society can have a decisive influence on everything from elections to the quality of the very air we breathe. It can shape and inform the demands of a public and the political will of those in office. In short\, a toxic media can lead to a toxic government and\, literally\, a toxic environment. This is evident in the influence that media conglomerates like Fox can have on matters as vital as the climate crisis. In this webinar\, we will hear from three guest panelists who will help us to understand our current media landscape\, how it impacts the climate crisis\, and what we can do about it. \n-Allison Fisher\, Program Director for Climate and Energy\, Media Matters for America \n-Elyse Martin\, Manager of Persuasion Research & Campaigns\, Environmental Defense Fund \n-Cheryl A. Leanza\, Policy Advisor\, UCC Media Justice \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/from-a-toxic-media-to-a-toxic-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20241211T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T225415Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Commissioning Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEven if you cannot make the service at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-commissioning-service-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20241119T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T171438Z
UID:240147-1733922000-1733925600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:After the election\, commentators like Tom Nichols urged people to “stay engaged and make their voices heard at every turn.” But most still wonder how\, and even if\, they can make a difference between elections. What are the options? (1) Protesting? Vital\, but usually not the long game. (2) Signing email form letters\, which only 3% of Congressional staff says is highly effective? Just gestures. (3) Taking a 2-year nap until the next election? Sadly\, the preferred route for many. Few know about (4) transformational advocacy which helps you change an issue while you also become changed in the process. \nIn his book “Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy\,” Sam Daley-Harris writes about people who have successfully brought about social change and personal transformation. Join us for this webinar as Daley-Harris shares his stories and wisdom gained from years of leading and coaching advocacy organizations such as Citizen’s Climate Lobby\, Friends Committee on National Legislation\, Catholic Relief Services\, and RESULTS. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/reclaiming-our-democracy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20241015T194035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T183405Z
UID:238477-1731502800-1731506400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:What Is Owed: International Climate Debt
DESCRIPTION:While developed countries disproportionately caused the climate crisis\, developing countries have disproportionately suffered the consequences. As a result\, a debt is owed. Yet\, the opposite is happening as developing countries are the ones saddled with the crushing burden of debt payments. According to a report from the IMF and World Bank\, 47 developing countries will pay $400 billion dollars to service their debts in 2024. With the risk of default\, these countries are not able to devote the money needed to address the climate crisis. As the UN Climate Change Conference takes place in Azerbaijan\, we will focus on the enormous moral and financial issues at stake with climate debt. Athena Peralta from the World Council of Churches and Karimi Kinoti from Edeni Platform discuss these critical matters. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/what-is-owed-international-climate-debt/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20241015T193340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T183156Z
UID:238475-1730898000-1730901600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Climate Action Assembly: Post-Election Gathering
DESCRIPTION:On the day after the election\, we will assess implications of the election results and begin to plan ahead. Our special guest speakers will include Robin Lewis\, the Climate Equity Director for Interfaith Power & Light-DMV\, and Abigail Cipparone\, the Domestic Policy Advocate of the United Church of Christ’s DC Office. \nWe will also look ahead to the next stage of the Climate Hope campaign as church members prepare to visit the offices of their elected officials. \nEvery two months\, the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly focused on collective endeavors rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-climate-action-assembly-post-election-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240828T170136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T170214Z
UID:235339-1726059600-1726063200@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:A Refuge in Times of Trouble: Faith Communities as Resiliency Hubs
DESCRIPTION:As the climate crisis leads to more extreme weather events\, faith communities can play a vital role as places of refuge and resiliency. For example\, a house of worship with solar panels\, battery storage\, air conditioning\, and an air filtration system can provide a place for community members to come during heat waves\, power outages\, or unhealthy air quality days. Faith communities not only can serve as drop-in centers\, but they can also serve as evacuation zones\, emergency shelters\, and resource hubs in times of trouble. In this webinar\, we will learn more about the cutting edge of how faith communities are embodying a love of neighbor in very tangible and needed ways. We will hear from those leading the way in their local communities to make this happen: \n-Bekah Estrada\, Southern California Director\, Interfaith Power & Light \n-Rev. Dr. Kevin Earley\, Senior Pastor\, Community Church of Atlanta \n-Gary White\, Environmental Justice Ministry Leader\, Congregational Church of San Mateo \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is brought to you by the United Church of Christ\, Alabama Interfaith Power & Light\, and the People’s Justice Council. \nThe co-hosts will be the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt\, the Environmental Justice Minister for the UCC\, and Katie Howe\, the UCC’s Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/a-refuge-in-times-of-trouble-faith-communities-as-resiliency-hubs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240828T155540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T155942Z
UID:235336-1725454800-1725458400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts Climate Action Assemblies every two months to focus on efforts related to the implementation of past General Synod resolutions. In this Climate Action Assembly\, we will hear a briefing on the UCC’s current Vote for Climate Hope Campaign as it enters a critical stage. Climate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240809T133734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T133734Z
UID:234529-1723640400-1723644000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Defending the Sacred
DESCRIPTION:For the Apache and other Indigenous peoples\, Oak Flat is a sacred site akin to Mount Sinai. It is currently under threat of being mined for copper by Resolution Copper\, a subsidiary of the multinational mining companies Rio Tinto and BHP. A legal effort to block the transfer of public land for the project was denied by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case is now being appealed to the Supreme Court. Join us to hear from those who have been engaged in the struggle to defend Oak Flat as it enters this crucial stage: \n\nWendsler Nosie\, Sr.\, Former Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe\nSarah Augustine\, Executive Director of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery\nRev. Carol Rose\, Co-Pastor of Shalom Mennonite Fellowship in Tucson\, Arizona\n\nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/defending-the-sacred/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240621T174301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T174352Z
UID:230384-1721142000-1721145600@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:An Indigenous Translation of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:The “First Nations Version” is an Indigenous translation of the Christian scriptures. It brings a fresh language to how these scriptures are conveyed and understood. Notably\, a decolonized rendering of the sacred texts articulates a different understanding of how humans understand their relationship to both God and all of God’s creation. In this webinar\, we will hear from three members of the translation council that produced the First Nations Version. Terry M. Wildman\, who envisioned the translation\, will be joined by Amy Allan and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson. Register to learn about this translation\, especially as it relates to caring for God’s creation. \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/an-indigenous-translation-of-scripture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240621T132903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T132929Z
UID:230288-1719406800-1719410400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:UCC Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The next UCC Climate Action Assembly will feature Cora Wynet\, who is the Senior Director of Research at Rewiring America\, the nation’s leading electrification nonprofit\, focused on electrifying our homes and communities. She will help us further the UCC’s commitment to electrifying our churches and the homes of our members. \nEvery two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to further collective efforts on three endeavors launched this year: the Freedom from Plastics Campaign\, the Electrification Checklist Initiative\, and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Each of these programs is rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. \nClimate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/ucc-climate-action-assembly/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice,Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240523T152134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152134Z
UID:226564-1718722800-1718726400@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Climate Hope Campaign Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:For the second year\, the United Church of Christ (UCC) is undertaking a nationwide Climate Hope campaign. The first phase of the campaign was an art contest for children and youth. The winning art is now going on Climate Hope Voter Pledge Cards that congregations will collect in the summer and fall. Voter pledges are a proven method for increasing voter turnout\, especially when they are tied to causes about which people care deeply. In this special kickoff event\, learn everything you need to know about registering your congregation and participating in this vitally important campaign. \nEven if one cannot make the event at its scheduled time\, all those who register will receive a link to a recording of it.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vote-for-climate-hope-campaign-kickoff/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240514T195255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T160631Z
UID:225904-1718197200-1718200800@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Politics\, Polarization\, and Prophetic Ministry
DESCRIPTION:As the attention of the world focuses on the 2024 elections\, what will be the role of churches that embody the prophetic tradition of the Christian faith? What will preachers say from the pulpit? How will justice-centered ministries be called to act? These can be difficult questions to answer in the context of church cultures in which there is a fear of political conflict and polarization. In this webinar\, we will address these critical issues and questions with the help of our featured panelists: \n-Dr. Obery Hendricks\, Author of “The Politics of Jesus” and “Christians against Christianity” \n-Rev. Dr. Leah Schade\, Author of “Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide” \nEven if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a link to a recording of it. \nThis monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/politics-polarization-and-prophetic-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prophetic-Ministry.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240501T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T161134Z
UID:225344-1714838400-1714842000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Climate Hope Art Contest Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The UCC recently conducted a Vote for Climate Hope Art Contest. UCC children and youth were invited to draw\, paint\, or color about the world and the environment in which they want to live. In this award ceremony\, we will view the art of the finalists and announce our winners. The art from the overall winner will be featured on “Climate Hope Voter Pledge Cards” that church members throughout the UCC will collect during the summer and fall before Election Day. \nEven if you cannot make the actual ceremony\, still sign-up\, and we will send you a recording afterward.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/vote-for-climate-hope-art-contest-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T162117
CREATED:20240501T160747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T160747Z
UID:225342-1714568400-1714572000@www.ucc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Action Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Every two months the UCC Council for Climate Justice hosts a Climate Action Assembly to further collective efforts on three endeavors launched this year: the Freedom from Plastics Campaign\, the Electrification Checklist Initiative\, and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Each of these programs is rooted in recent General Synod resolutions. \nIn this Climate Action Assembly\, we will have Judith Enck as a special guest speaker. Enck is the President of Beyond Plastics. She will talk about Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that state governments are considering as a means to reduce plastic pollution. We will additionally hear updates on the Electrification Checklist Initiative and the Vote for Climate Hope Campaign. Finally\, time will be set aside for attendees to interact with each other through one-on-one conversations for fostering relationships and sharing about climate justice efforts. \nClimate Action Assemblies are open to all members of the UCC.
URL:https://www.ucc.org/event/climate-action-assembly-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Creation Justice
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