Climate Action Assembly
2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
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.

Emerging Strategies to Fight AI Data Centers
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
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:
-Anthony Rogers-Wright, The Black Hive of Movement for Black Lives
-Nayyirah Shariff, Flint Rising
-Wanda Mosley, Black Voters Matter
-Lindsay Harper, Arm in Arm
Even if you cannot make the live event, still register, and we will send you a recording.
This 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.

Book Release Celebration: Climate Justice, Climate Hope
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
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.
The 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.
Even if you cannot make the live event, still register, and we will send you a recording.
This event will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ.
NOTE ON TIME: This event will take place an hour later than the monthly Creation Justice Webinar cohosted by Berndt and Malcolm.

Faith-Rooted Anti-Authoritarianism
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Even if you cannot make the live event, still register, and we will send you a recording.
This 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.

An Advent Message from the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr.
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Climate Action Commissioning Service
2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Venezuela, Oil & U.S. Imperialism
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00
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:
-Phyllis Bennis, Program Director, Institute for Policy Studies
-Lisa Sullivan, Integral Ecology Senior Program Officer, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
-Tim Heishman, Senior Advocacy Teams Manager, Friends Committee on National Legislation
Even if you cannot make the live event, still register, and we will send you a recording.
This 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.
