National Faith + Climate Forum 2024

12:00 pm ET
Opening Prayer + Welcome

Join us in a sacred moment of unity as we start the day with an inspiring Opening Prayer and Welcome, inviting blessings and collective purpose for our shared journey towards climate action.

12:10 pm ET
Building Thriving Congregations

You bring relevancy, energy, and enthusiasm to your congregation as you live out your faith. Help your congregation thrive through care for creation. Hear inspiring stories of re-energized congregations and imagine how grounding your ministry and work in creation care will bring passion and deepened purpose to your congregation.

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Church
of Christ

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12:40 pm ET
Healthy Creation, Healthy Communities

Support the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people through creation care. Join us for a practical exploration of the sacred connection between spirituality and the Earth; how our spirits intertwine with the natural world.

Speakers: Rev. Dr. Kip Banks, Pastor, East Washington Heights
Baptist Church; Rev. Chebon Kernell, Executive Director, Native
American Comprehensive Plan, United Methodist Church

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1:10 pm ET
How Climate Impacts Congregations + What to Do About It

Whether you are clergy or a lay leader, you are on the front lines of climate change. Find out how our changing climate is impacting your ministry and congregation, and learn actionable ways to make a positive difference.

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jim Antal, Special Advisor on Climate Justice to the
General Minister + President, United Church of Christ

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1:32 pm ET
Musical Interlude

Solidarity in Nature: Reclaiming Connection to the
Land through Hip-Hop with Cesar Almeida, Youth Empowerment Senior
Coordinator, Faith in Place

1:35 pm ET
Caring for Our Neighbors

Delve into the ways that our changing climate multiplies the impacts of the issues we all care about such as poverty, hunger, child welfare and more. Discover ways to infuse just and equitable climate action into your existing priorities, with success stories from congregations.

Speakers: Rev. Dr. Neddy Astudillo, Coordinator Climate Justice +
Faith Program (Spanish), Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary; Rev.
Michael Malcom, Executive Director, People’s Justice Council; Rev.
Katie Sexton, Executive Director, Arizona Faith Network

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2:10 pm ET
Congregational + Community Resilience

Congregations are the backbones of our communities. As climate impacts expand and increase, supporting your community’s resilience will become more important. Discover practical strategies to prepare and fortify your congregation and contribute to a more resilient, equitable, and secure future.

Speakers: Rev. Kara Foster, Senior Minister, First Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ), Madisonville, KY; Rev. Dr. John Frey, Advisor,
Green Chalice; Sharee Wharton, Director of Education and Community
Engagement, Potomac United Methodist Church, Maryland

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2:40 pm ET
Musical Interlude

A Reflective Break with Pax Ressler, Composer & Music Leader, Tabernacle United Church

2:50 pm ET
Their Future is Our Future:
Engaging Youth

The impacts of our changing climate are having a profound effect on the mental health and wellbeing of our youth. The antidote is engagement in solutions. Discover strategies to invite active participation of youth in your creation care efforts while also providing them support and hope.

Speakers: Aishah-Nyeta Brown, Climate Storyteller + Social Media
Manager, Good Energy Stories; Dr. Thema Bryant, 2023 President,
American Psychological Association + Ordained Elder, African
Methodist Episcopal Church; Rev. Scott Hardin-Nieri, Co-Minister,
Green Chalice, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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3:25 pm ET
Talking About Creation Care +
Climate Change

Whether you’re a clergy member, a lay leader in faith education, involved in children and youth ministry, or part of the leadership board, this workshop guides you in aligning your communication with faith values that foster creation care stewardship. Gain the tools to effectively communicate and inspire not only your congregation but also your broader community to make a positive impact.

Speaker: Meighen Speiser, Executive Director, ecoAmerica

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3:50 pm ET
Let Scripture Guide Your
Creation Care Work

Explore methods to interpret scripture and sacred writings with creation care in mind. Learn practical strategies for crafting sermons and messages that inspire care for creation, and actively engage congregations in meaningful climate action.

Speaker: Rabbi Dean Shapiro, Beth Shalom: The Progressive Jewish
Community of Auckland, New Zealand

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4:20 pm ET
One Home One Future

Leaders from across faith traditions came together to create One Home One Future. Learn more about this growing movement and how to join today to support your congregation.

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4:35 pm ET
Pulling it All Together: Walk the Walk

Discover practical methods to engage your congregation in creation care by leveraging the strength of denominational and faith-based programs. Learn valuable insights and strategies on how to model and inspire action.

Speakers: Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice,
United Church of Christ; Rev. Avery Davis Lamb, Co-Executive Director,
Creation Justice Ministries; Rev. Carol Devine, Director, Blessed
Tomorrow; Phoebe Morad, Executive Director, Lutherans Restoring
Creation

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5:20 pm ET
Beyond the Walls:
Closing + Special Announcement

We will conclude our transformative gathering with reflection, inspiration and a special announcement you won’t want to miss! Celebrate connections, gain insights, and commit to actionable next steps for lasting change in our congregations and communities.

Speakers: Rev. Carol Devine, Director, Blessed Tomorrow; Rev. Dr.
Gerald Durley, Pastor Emeritus, Providence Missionary Baptist
Church in Atlanta

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5:30 pm ET
Closing Song

Sing Along to ‘One Home One Future Hymn’ with Sarah Joyce Hack, Actress, Singer, Musician

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