‘Planting Seeds of Hope’ is this year’s Climate Hope Contest theme — Submissions open early February

Details about this year’s Climate Hope Art Contest were announced at the first United Church of Christ Climate Action Commissioning Service meeting held on Jan. 8. The theme of the contest is “Planting Seeds of Hope.”

UCC children and youth are invited to draw, paint, or color works of art that bring this theme to life. Submissions will be accepted from Feb. 2 to March 14.

Last year’s Climate Hope Art winner, Charlotte L., a member of Glenside United Church of Christ in Glenside, Pennsylvania, joined the meeting and encouraged others to participate in climate justice. A look back at many past entries was shared as well.

The Rev. Brooks Berndt, minister for the UCC’s Environmental Justice, said, “When it comes to social change, many of us know what we are against and what we want. The challenge is getting from one to the other. We need our attention drawn to the seeds of hope in the present that will inspire us to continue on that path. I am excited to see the imaginative and talented art that our children and youth will create as they lift the spirits of all of us.”

Those interested in learning more about the Climate Hope Affiliate program can learn about the program here.

Register now for the Climate Hope Art Contest here.

View the entire Climate Action Commissioning Service meeting on YouTube:

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