The UCC’s 2026 Climate Hope Art Contest

Our theme comes from Jeremiah 29:11 which says, “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

We’ll accept art submissions from February 6th to March 20th. An online award ceremony for finalists will be held in April. In the ceremony, 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 2026 artwork for the advocacy postcards of Climate Hope Affiliates, a joint program of the United Church of Christ and Creation Justice Ministries that involves ecumenical chapters throughout the country.

Register your church to receive:

1. A printable “A Future with Hope” art template.

2. Regular updates and resources for the art contest and our 2026 advocacy postcards.

Questions? Email Sue Mueller.

Register for the 2026 Climate Hope Art Contest!

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